by Oliver Trust BERLIN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- An almost endless line of fans snakes through the center of Leverkusen, with many bringing camping chairs as they wait for hours to secure tickets for their club's celebration on May 18 in the final round of the Bundesliga. Under the leadership of Spanish coach Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has ignited unprecedented enthusiasm in the city. The team's streak of 4 ..read more

DUBLIN, Ireland: Education Minister Norma Foley believes that lowering the voting age to 16 warrants consideration, stating that it is a "discussion worth having." "For example, I know a number of years ago it was suggested that perhaps you would begin with the local elections and then move forward or whatever." She added "I think it is no harm in having discussions around how we can empower young people ..read more

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland's negligible risk status. The announcement comes following news that the Scottish Government has confirmed a case of classical BSE on a ..read more

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah confirmed that the board will call for applications for the position of head coach on a long-term basis as Rahul Dravid's tenure will conclude in June this year. After India's hope of lifting the ODI World Cup shattered last year, Dravid was offered a contract extension till the T20 World Cup. With the marquee e ..read more

DUBLIN, Ireland - Mary Healy and Nicole Fowley, Connacht rugby players, married in a stunning ceremony Sunday. The couple was seen beaming from ear to ear as they posed for photos in the beautiful sunshine on the day of their ceremony. Connacht Rugby shared the photo, wishing the pair a lifetime of happiness. "Congratulations to the happy couple Mary Healy & Nicole Fowley on their wedding day," Connacht po ..read more

New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir will link up with the Pakistan team on Friday in Ireland ahead of the first T20I but he will miss the first match. Pakistan will begin their three-match series on Friday at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. The Men in Green travelled to Ireland on Tuesday but Amir stayed back due to visa delay. According to Geo News, Amir left for Dublin on the flight sc ..read more

Los Angeles [US], May 10 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra recently took a break from her busy schedule to enjoy some family time with her daughter Malti Marie and mother Madhu Chopra in Ireland. After wrapping up filming for her upcoming Hollywood film, 'Heads of State,' the actress savoured tranquil moments amidst the picturesque landscapes of Dublin. Madhu Chopra, Priyanka's mother, posted an adorable picture of the trio on her I ..read more

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott are key players on a new PGA Tour subcommittee designed to negotiate with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. In a consequential announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour said Valero executive chairman Joe Gorder will serve as the first chairman of PGATour Enterprises. Gorder is also working on the so-called Transaction Subcommittee ..read more

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) Rose Zhang carded a career-best and tournament-record 9-under 63 to grab a two-shot lead in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday in Clifton, N.J. While all eyes in the sport are on Nelly Korda as she vies to run her personal winning streak to six straight starts, it was her fellow phenom Zhang who conquered Upper Montclair Country Club with nine birdies an ..read more

LONDON, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom (UK) hosted regional finals for a global Chinese language competition here Thursday, with contestants from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. Students from 37 secondary schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland competed in the regional finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Seco ..read more