United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:33
Russia tells UN: 'Let Iran deal with its own problems'
New York (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:10
All 3 major US stock indexes end at fresh records again; Dow +0.9%
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:32
US warns Iran at UN: 'The world will be watching what you do'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:21
UN Security Council opens formal meeting on Iran protests
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:46
UN Security Council holds closed-door talks ahead of Iran meeting
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:07
Tillerson to CNN: I never doubted Trump mental fitness
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 18:30
US could freeze up to $1.9 bn in aid to Pakistan: senior official
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:17
Erdogan says wait for EU membership 'exhausting' Turks
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:16
Macron to Erdogan: 'Democracies must fully respect rule of law'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:03
Russia calls for closed-door talks ahead of UN meeting on Iran
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:59
Macron says 'no progress possible' on Turkey EU bid
Moscow (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:09
Russia says US 'interfering' in Iran over demos
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:40
US trade gap widens in November to $50.5 bn on record imports
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:34
US gains disappointing 148,000 jobs in December, unemployment still 4.1%
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 11:57
Missile attack 'proves' Iran backing Yemen rebels: Saudi-led coalition
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 10:26
Saudi intercepts ballistic missile near Yemen border: state media
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 09:20
S. African tourist killed in Egypt balloon crash, 12 injured: ministry official
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:43
Hot air balloon carrying tourists in Egypt crashes: officials
Istanbul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:36
Erdogan says US verdict part of 'serious plot chain' against Turkey
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 05:12
Trump says new book on his administration 'full of lies'
Lima (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 03:53
Pardoned Peru ex-president Fujimori released from hospital: AFP
Seoul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 02:47
N.Korea accepts South's offer of talks next week: Seoul
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 23:52
UN Security Council to meet Friday on Iran protests
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:08
Dow ends above 25,000 for 1st time, extending US stocks rally
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:03
US suspends 'security assistance' to Pakistan
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:25
US requests UN emergency talks on Iran on Friday: diplomats
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:01
US imposes sanctions on Iranian missile firms
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 19:45
Trump administration to open most US waters to offshore oil drilling
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:39
11 killed, 25 wounded in Kabul suicide attack: health ministry
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:24
Suicide blast rocks Kabul, many casualties: officials
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 17:34
Trump lawyer seeks to halt publication of 'libelous' book
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:46
Dow hits 25,000 points for 1st time on US hiring data
Oslo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:19
NGOs lose case against Norway over Arctic oil exploration
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 13:50
South African train crash toll rises to 12
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 12:51
Trump calls talks between North and South Korea 'a good thing'
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 11:59
Four dead, 40 injured in S.Africa train crash: medical services
Moscow (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 08:58
Two Russian servicemen killed in Syria mortar attack: Moscow
Tokyo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 07:12
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes up 3.26% on first trading day of 2018
Paris (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 06:01
Cate Blanchett to head Cannes festival jury
Beirut (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:44
23 civilians killed near Damascus, mainly from Russian air strikes: monitor
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:31
E.Guinea troops shoot dead 'mercenary' in clashes: state TV
New York (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 22:07
US stocks end at fresh records on strong data, higher oil prices
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 20:03
US Fed members divided over rate hikes in 2018
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 19:38
Trump denounces ex aide Bannon, says he's 'lost his mind'
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:44
US considering new sanctions over Iran crackdown: official
Quito (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:34
Ecuador's president confirms jailed VP stripped of office
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:14
UN chief says further violence must be avoided in Iran
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 17:00
Palestinian Authority agrees to restore Gaza electricity payments
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 16:06
Israeli lawmakers advance bill on death penalty for 'terrorists'
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 15:38
Head of Iran Guards announces 'end of the sedition'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 13:51
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministry
Moscow (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:29
Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, two dead: Moscow
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:18
Equatorial Guinea says it thwarted 'coup'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 09:51
Palestinians say Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump aid threat
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 08:03
Tens of thousands gather across Iran for pro-regime rallies: state TV
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:43
North's vow to restore inter-Korean hotline 'very significant': Seoul
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:14
Palestinians will not be 'blackmailed' by Trump funding threat: senior official
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 05:45
N. Korea says will open inter-Korean hotline: Seoul
Lima (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 04:06
Death toll from Peru bus accident rises to 48: police

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:33
Russia tells UN: 'Let Iran deal with its own problems'
New York (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:10
All 3 major US stock indexes end at fresh records again; Dow +0.9%
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:32
US warns Iran at UN: 'The world will be watching what you do'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:21
UN Security Council opens formal meeting on Iran protests
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:46
UN Security Council holds closed-door talks ahead of Iran meeting
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:07
Tillerson to CNN: I never doubted Trump mental fitness
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 18:30
US could freeze up to $1.9 bn in aid to Pakistan: senior official
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:17
Erdogan says wait for EU membership 'exhausting' Turks
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:16
Macron to Erdogan: 'Democracies must fully respect rule of law'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:03
Russia calls for closed-door talks ahead of UN meeting on Iran
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:59
Macron says 'no progress possible' on Turkey EU bid
Moscow (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:09
Russia says US 'interfering' in Iran over demos
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:40
US trade gap widens in November to $50.5 bn on record imports
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:34
US gains disappointing 148,000 jobs in December, unemployment still 4.1%
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 11:57
Missile attack 'proves' Iran backing Yemen rebels: Saudi-led coalition
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 10:26
Saudi intercepts ballistic missile near Yemen border: state media
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 09:20
S. African tourist killed in Egypt balloon crash, 12 injured: ministry official
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:43
Hot air balloon carrying tourists in Egypt crashes: officials
Istanbul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:36
Erdogan says US verdict part of 'serious plot chain' against Turkey
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 05:12
Trump says new book on his administration 'full of lies'
Lima (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 03:53
Pardoned Peru ex-president Fujimori released from hospital: AFP
Seoul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 02:47
N.Korea accepts South's offer of talks next week: Seoul
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 23:52
UN Security Council to meet Friday on Iran protests
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:08
Dow ends above 25,000 for 1st time, extending US stocks rally
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:03
US suspends 'security assistance' to Pakistan
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:25
US requests UN emergency talks on Iran on Friday: diplomats
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:01
US imposes sanctions on Iranian missile firms
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 19:45
Trump administration to open most US waters to offshore oil drilling
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:39
11 killed, 25 wounded in Kabul suicide attack: health ministry
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:24
Suicide blast rocks Kabul, many casualties: officials
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 17:34
Trump lawyer seeks to halt publication of 'libelous' book
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:46
Dow hits 25,000 points for 1st time on US hiring data
Oslo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:19
NGOs lose case against Norway over Arctic oil exploration
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 13:50
South African train crash toll rises to 12
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 12:51
Trump calls talks between North and South Korea 'a good thing'
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 11:59
Four dead, 40 injured in S.Africa train crash: medical services
Moscow (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 08:58
Two Russian servicemen killed in Syria mortar attack: Moscow
Tokyo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 07:12
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes up 3.26% on first trading day of 2018
Paris (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 06:01
Cate Blanchett to head Cannes festival jury
Beirut (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:44
23 civilians killed near Damascus, mainly from Russian air strikes: monitor
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:31
E.Guinea troops shoot dead 'mercenary' in clashes: state TV
New York (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 22:07
US stocks end at fresh records on strong data, higher oil prices
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 20:03
US Fed members divided over rate hikes in 2018
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 19:38
Trump denounces ex aide Bannon, says he's 'lost his mind'
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:44
US considering new sanctions over Iran crackdown: official
Quito (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:34
Ecuador's president confirms jailed VP stripped of office
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:14
UN chief says further violence must be avoided in Iran
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 17:00
Palestinian Authority agrees to restore Gaza electricity payments
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 16:06
Israeli lawmakers advance bill on death penalty for 'terrorists'
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 15:38
Head of Iran Guards announces 'end of the sedition'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 13:51
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministry
Moscow (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:29
Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, two dead: Moscow
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:18
Equatorial Guinea says it thwarted 'coup'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 09:51
Palestinians say Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump aid threat
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 08:03
Tens of thousands gather across Iran for pro-regime rallies: state TV
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:43
North's vow to restore inter-Korean hotline 'very significant': Seoul
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:14
Palestinians will not be 'blackmailed' by Trump funding threat: senior official
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 05:45
N. Korea says will open inter-Korean hotline: Seoul
Lima (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 04:06
Death toll from Peru bus accident rises to 48: police

    News
  
Van Dijk scores winner on Liverpool debut
        5
        Jan
        2018      

					    
					    AFP / Paul ELLIS
					    Virgil van Dijk (R) challenges Everton defender Mason Holgate during Liverpool's FA Cup clash with their local rivals
				    
Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner on his debut as Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory over Everton in a heated Merseyside derby FA Cup tie at Anfield.
Liverpool had led 1-0 at the break after James Milner converted from the penalty spot but Everton looked to have secured a replay when Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised midway through the second half.
But Van Dijk, who became the world's most expensive defender when he joined the Reds from Southampton, headed home six minutes from time in the 230th meeting between the sides.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp handed a debut to record £75 million signing Van Dijk as he selected arguably his strongest available starting line-up, in contrast to the 1-1 draw in the Premier League played out by the sides in December.
Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho was again ruled out with a thigh injury as speculation continues to mount over his future amid interest from Barcelona, while top-scorer Mohamed Salah was missing with a groin problem.
Everton, who confirmed the sale of midfielder Ross Barkley to Chelsea just before the match, were also at full strength.
There was no love lost between the supporters -- Everton fans turning their backs during "You'll Never Walk Alone", while the Kop taunted the away end that they had not won anything since 1995.
If the atmosphere in the stands crackled, on the pitch, it was equally feisty. Wayne Rooney scythed down Joe Gomez early on and was duly shown a yellow card.
Chances, though, were at premium in the first half as Liverpool dominated possession.
Sadio Mane, who had been at the Confederation of African Football Awards in Ghana on Thursday, lacked his usual zip as he twice sent shots high into the stands while Milner also side-footed a half-volley past the post.
- Liverpool penalty -
The breakthrough came five minutes after the half-hour mark when Liverpool were awarded a penalty by referee Bobby Madley.
Everton defender Mason Holgate used his arms on Adam Lallana, who had his back to goal inside the area, and the Liverpool midfielder went to ground.
Milner made no mistake with the spot-kick as he dispatched the ball past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with confidence.
Tempers flared when Roberto Firmino was pushed into the advertising hoardings by Holgate before referee Madley stepped in to prevent the incident escalating further following an angry exchange of words.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce was more positive with his approach than the fixture last month, although the visitors found Liverpool’s defence, marshalled by Van Dijk, resilient and were unable to register a shot on target in the first half.
Rooney wrestled with Emre Can shortly after the break and perhaps fearing a red card was in the offing, Allardyce withdrew the experienced forward.
Liverpool continued to carve out chances. Pickford saved well from Andrew Robertson and then kept out Van Dijk’s header from a corner.
But Klopp’s side were unable to provide the decisive touch and Everton hit them with an equaliser on the counter attack.
Yannick Bolasie won possession and found Rooney’s replacement Ademola Lookman, who showed superb awareness to break forward before he found Phil Jagielka on the edge of the box.
Rather than shoot himself the defender laid the ball off for Sigurdsson, who calmly stroked the ball into the bottom corner of the net past the flat-footed Loris Karius.
However, Liverpool sealed passage to the fourth round -- and their first win in five attempts on home turf against the Toffees in the competition -- with a dramatic goal five minutes from time.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's curling delivery was met by Van Dijk, who towered above Jagielka and powerfully headed home in front of the Kop with Everton goalkeeper Pickford partially at fault as he failed to punch clear.

Home

News

Van Dijk scores winner on Liverpool debut

5 Jan 2018

AFP / Paul ELLIS Virgil van Dijk (R) challenges Everton defender Mason Holgate during Liverpool's FA Cup clash with their local rivals

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner on his debut as Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory over Everton in a heated Merseyside derby FA Cup tie at Anfield.

Liverpool had led 1-0 at the break after James Milner converted from the penalty spot but Everton looked to have secured a replay when Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised midway through the second half.

But Van Dijk, who became the world's most expensive defender when he joined the Reds from Southampton, headed home six minutes from time in the 230th meeting between the sides.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp handed a debut to record £75 million signing Van Dijk as he selected arguably his strongest available starting line-up, in contrast to the 1-1 draw in the Premier League played out by the sides in December.

Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho was again ruled out with a thigh injury as speculation continues to mount over his future amid interest from Barcelona, while top-scorer Mohamed Salah was missing with a groin problem.

Everton, who confirmed the sale of midfielder Ross Barkley to Chelsea just before the match, were also at full strength.

There was no love lost between the supporters -- Everton fans turning their backs during "You'll Never Walk Alone", while the Kop taunted the away end that they had not won anything since 1995.

If the atmosphere in the stands crackled, on the pitch, it was equally feisty. Wayne Rooney scythed down Joe Gomez early on and was duly shown a yellow card.

Chances, though, were at premium in the first half as Liverpool dominated possession.

Sadio Mane, who had been at the Confederation of African Football Awards in Ghana on Thursday, lacked his usual zip as he twice sent shots high into the stands while Milner also side-footed a half-volley past the post.

- Liverpool penalty -

The breakthrough came five minutes after the half-hour mark when Liverpool were awarded a penalty by referee Bobby Madley.

Everton defender Mason Holgate used his arms on Adam Lallana, who had his back to goal inside the area, and the Liverpool midfielder went to ground.

Milner made no mistake with the spot-kick as he dispatched the ball past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with confidence.

Tempers flared when Roberto Firmino was pushed into the advertising hoardings by Holgate before referee Madley stepped in to prevent the incident escalating further following an angry exchange of words.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce was more positive with his approach than the fixture last month, although the visitors found Liverpool’s defence, marshalled by Van Dijk, resilient and were unable to register a shot on target in the first half.

Rooney wrestled with Emre Can shortly after the break and perhaps fearing a red card was in the offing, Allardyce withdrew the experienced forward.

Liverpool continued to carve out chances. Pickford saved well from Andrew Robertson and then kept out Van Dijk’s header from a corner.

But Klopp’s side were unable to provide the decisive touch and Everton hit them with an equaliser on the counter attack.

Yannick Bolasie won possession and found Rooney’s replacement Ademola Lookman, who showed superb awareness to break forward before he found Phil Jagielka on the edge of the box.

Rather than shoot himself the defender laid the ball off for Sigurdsson, who calmly stroked the ball into the bottom corner of the net past the flat-footed Loris Karius.

However, Liverpool sealed passage to the fourth round -- and their first win in five attempts on home turf against the Toffees in the competition -- with a dramatic goal five minutes from time.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's curling delivery was met by Van Dijk, who towered above Jagielka and powerfully headed home in front of the Kop with Everton goalkeeper Pickford partially at fault as he failed to punch clear.

5 Jan 2018

AFP / Paul ELLIS Virgil van Dijk (R) challenges Everton defender Mason Holgate during Liverpool's FA Cup clash with their local rivals

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner on his debut as Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory over Everton in a heated Merseyside derby FA Cup tie at Anfield.

Liverpool had led 1-0 at the break after James Milner converted from the penalty spot but Everton looked to have secured a replay when Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised midway through the second half.

5 Jan 2018 Van Dijk scores winner on Liverpool debut | AFP.com

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:33
Russia tells UN: 'Let Iran deal with its own problems'
New York (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 22:10
All 3 major US stock indexes end at fresh records again; Dow +0.9%
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:32
US warns Iran at UN: 'The world will be watching what you do'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 21:21
UN Security Council opens formal meeting on Iran protests
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:46
UN Security Council holds closed-door talks ahead of Iran meeting
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 20:07
Tillerson to CNN: I never doubted Trump mental fitness
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 18:30
US could freeze up to $1.9 bn in aid to Pakistan: senior official
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:17
Erdogan says wait for EU membership 'exhausting' Turks
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:16
Macron to Erdogan: 'Democracies must fully respect rule of law'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 17:03
Russia calls for closed-door talks ahead of UN meeting on Iran
Paris (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:59
Macron says 'no progress possible' on Turkey EU bid
Moscow (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 16:09
Russia says US 'interfering' in Iran over demos
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:40
US trade gap widens in November to $50.5 bn on record imports
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 14:34
US gains disappointing 148,000 jobs in December, unemployment still 4.1%
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 11:57
Missile attack 'proves' Iran backing Yemen rebels: Saudi-led coalition
Riyadh (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 10:26
Saudi intercepts ballistic missile near Yemen border: state media
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 09:20
S. African tourist killed in Egypt balloon crash, 12 injured: ministry official
Cairo (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:43
Hot air balloon carrying tourists in Egypt crashes: officials
Istanbul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 08:36
Erdogan says US verdict part of 'serious plot chain' against Turkey
Washington (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 05:12
Trump says new book on his administration 'full of lies'
Lima (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 03:53
Pardoned Peru ex-president Fujimori released from hospital: AFP
Seoul (AFP) - 01/05/2018 - 02:47
N.Korea accepts South's offer of talks next week: Seoul
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 23:52
UN Security Council to meet Friday on Iran protests
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:08
Dow ends above 25,000 for 1st time, extending US stocks rally
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 22:03
US suspends 'security assistance' to Pakistan
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:25
US requests UN emergency talks on Iran on Friday: diplomats
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 21:01
US imposes sanctions on Iranian missile firms
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 19:45
Trump administration to open most US waters to offshore oil drilling
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:39
11 killed, 25 wounded in Kabul suicide attack: health ministry
Kabul (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 18:24
Suicide blast rocks Kabul, many casualties: officials
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 17:34
Trump lawyer seeks to halt publication of 'libelous' book
New York (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:46
Dow hits 25,000 points for 1st time on US hiring data
Oslo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 15:19
NGOs lose case against Norway over Arctic oil exploration
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 13:50
South African train crash toll rises to 12
Washington (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 12:51
Trump calls talks between North and South Korea 'a good thing'
Johannesburg (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 11:59
Four dead, 40 injured in S.Africa train crash: medical services
Moscow (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 08:58
Two Russian servicemen killed in Syria mortar attack: Moscow
Tokyo (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 07:12
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes up 3.26% on first trading day of 2018
Paris (AFP) - 01/04/2018 - 06:01
Cate Blanchett to head Cannes festival jury
Beirut (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:44
23 civilians killed near Damascus, mainly from Russian air strikes: monitor
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 23:31
E.Guinea troops shoot dead 'mercenary' in clashes: state TV
New York (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 22:07
US stocks end at fresh records on strong data, higher oil prices
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 20:03
US Fed members divided over rate hikes in 2018
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 19:38
Trump denounces ex aide Bannon, says he's 'lost his mind'
Washington (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:44
US considering new sanctions over Iran crackdown: official
Quito (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:34
Ecuador's president confirms jailed VP stripped of office
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 18:14
UN chief says further violence must be avoided in Iran
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 17:00
Palestinian Authority agrees to restore Gaza electricity payments
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 16:06
Israeli lawmakers advance bill on death penalty for 'terrorists'
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 15:38
Head of Iran Guards announces 'end of the sedition'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 13:51
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministry
Moscow (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:29
Russian helicopter crashes in Syria, two dead: Moscow
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 11:18
Equatorial Guinea says it thwarted 'coup'
Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 09:51
Palestinians say Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump aid threat
Tehran (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 08:03
Tens of thousands gather across Iran for pro-regime rallies: state TV
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:43
North's vow to restore inter-Korean hotline 'very significant': Seoul
Jerusalem (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 06:14
Palestinians will not be 'blackmailed' by Trump funding threat: senior official
Seoul (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 05:45
N. Korea says will open inter-Korean hotline: Seoul
Lima (AFP) - 01/03/2018 - 04:06
Death toll from Peru bus accident rises to 48: police

    News
  
Van Dijk scores winner on Liverpool debut
        5
        Jan
        2018      

					    
					    AFP / Paul ELLIS
					    Virgil van Dijk (R) challenges Everton defender Mason Holgate during Liverpool's FA Cup clash with their local rivals
				    
Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner on his debut as Liverpool clinched a 2-1 victory over Everton in a heated Merseyside derby FA Cup tie at Anfield.
Liverpool had led 1-0 at the break after James Milner converted from the penalty spot but Everton looked to have secured a replay when Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised midway through the second half.
But Van Dijk, who became the world's most expensive defender when he joined the Reds from Southampton, headed home six minutes from time in the 230th meeting between the sides.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp handed a debut to record £75 million signing Van Dijk as he selected arguably his strongest available starting line-up, in contrast to the 1-1 draw in the Premier League played out by the sides in December.
Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho was again ruled out with a thigh injury as speculation continues to mount over his future amid interest from Barcelona, while top-scorer Mohamed Salah was missing with a groin problem.
Everton, who confirmed the sale of midfielder Ross Barkley to Chelsea just before the match, were also at full strength.
There was no love lost between the supporters -- Everton fans turning their backs during "You'll Never Walk Alone", while the Kop taunted the away end that they had not won anything since 1995.
If the atmosphere in the stands crackled, on the pitch, it was equally feisty. Wayne Rooney scythed down Joe Gomez early on and was duly shown a yellow card.
Chances, though, were at premium in the first half as Liverpool dominated possession.
Sadio Mane, who had been at the Confederation of African Football Awards in Ghana on Thursday, lacked his usual zip as he twice sent shots high into the stands while Milner also side-footed a half-volley past the post.
- Liverpool penalty -
The breakthrough came five minutes after the half-hour mark when Liverpool were awarded a penalty by referee Bobby Madley.
Everton defender Mason Holgate used his arms on Adam Lallana, who had his back to goal inside the area, and the Liverpool midfielder went to ground.
Milner made no mistake with the spot-kick as he dispatched the ball past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford with confidence.
Tempers flared when Roberto Firmino was pushed into the advertising hoardings by Holgate before referee Madley stepped in to prevent the incident escalating further following an angry exchange of words.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce was more positive with his approach than the fixture last month, although the visitors found Liverpool’s defence, marshalled by Van Dijk, resilient and were unable to register a shot on target in the first half.
Rooney wrestled with Emre Can shortly after the break and perhaps fearing a red card was in the offing, Allardyce withdrew the experienced forward.
Liverpool continued to carve out chances. Pickford saved well from Andrew Robertson and then kept out Van Dijk’s header from a corner.
But Klopp’s side were unable to provide the decisive touch and Everton hit them with an equaliser on the counter attack.
Yannick Bolasie won possession and found Rooney’s replacement Ademola Lookman, who showed superb awareness to break forward before he found Phil Jagielka on the edge of the box.
Rather than shoot himself the defender laid the ball off for Sigurdsson, who calmly stroked the ball into the bottom corner of the net past the flat-footed Loris Karius.
However, Liverpool sealed passage to the fourth round -- and their first win in five attempts on home turf against the Toffees in the competition -- with a dramatic goal five minutes from time.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's curling delivery was met by Van Dijk, who towered above Jagielka and powerfully headed home in front of the Kop with Everton goalkeeper Pickford partially at fault as he failed to punch clear.