BRITAIN’S army said the death of an Iraqi detainee in Basra had cast a “dark shadow” over its reputation, after an inquiry found he suffered “gratuitous violence” at the hands of soldiers.

COLONEL Jorge Mendonca, former commander of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment, has said he was convinced his soldiers did “enormous good” in Iraq.

Iran 1 Angola 1

Iran 1 Angola 1

TEN-MAN Angola restored some pride to a flagging African World Cup campaign by holding Group D leaders Mexico to a goalless draw in Hanover.

Mexico 0 Angola 0

Portugal captain Luis Figo hit back at the critics who insisted a 1-0 win over World Cup debutants Angola represents a poor start to the Group D campaign.

Portugal 1 Angola 0

Portugal kicked off their Group D campaign with a narrow victory over World Cup debutants Angola courtesy of an early Pauleta strike.

A DECISION to prosecute British soldiers for war crimes in Iraq could “blunt” the appeal of Islamic extremism, it was claimed.

Charlton legend Clive Mendonca has turned down a two-year coaching deal with the club for family reasons.

Relegation-threatened Sunderland came from behind in a frantic opening to their penultimate Premiership match of the season.

Alan Curbishley is without a host of regular first-teamers as Charlton start the new season at home to Everton.