A man charged with smuggling songbirds into the United States by hiding them under his trousers pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles.

Rescuers hammered at debris today searching for survivors buried under sludge in northern China after a landslide that has killed at least 128 people, but hopes of finding anybody alive were fading.

Manchester United have released Chinese striker Dong Fangzhuo after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

China is gearing up to become the latest country to ban free plastic bags in a government-led campaign to change people’s shopping habits, cut down waste and help the environment.

Alex Ferguson’s team of youngsters were handed probably the toughest task of Manchester United’s Champions League campaign so far against Roma in the Stadio Olimpico.

Wayne Rooney will captain Manchester United in their Champions League clash with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico tomorrow night.

Nemanja Vidic is in line for a Manchester United recall as the Red Devils look to maintain their 100% Champions League record against Dynamo Kiev.

A MAN from Malta made Sir Alex Ferguson very cross indeed as Michael Mifsud struck twice to dump Manchester United out of the Carling Cup.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is threatening to unleash Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha on Coventry tomorrow as the Red Devils look to take the first steps towards a third Carling Cup final appearance in six years.

Alex Ferguson is set to stick with the same squad which carved out a midweek Champions League win in Lisbon as Manchester United look to increase Chelsea’s woes at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Wayne Rooney is set to make his Manchester United return in Lisbon tomorrow after he made Alex Ferguson’s squad for the Champions League encounter with Sporting.

Alex Ferguson may opt to keep a few key men in reserve as Premiership title winners Manchester United complete their campaign against relegation-threatened West Ham.

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Alex Ferguson is expected to make a host of changes for Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea tomorrow.

Defensive duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand both flew out to Milan this morning, with Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson still to decide whether to name them in his Champions League semi-final line-up.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson made three changes to his side for this Champions League semi-final first leg match at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson has received some welcome relief amid a defensive injury crisis after initial examinations suggested Rio Ferdinand did not suffer major damage to his groin in Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final.

Louis Saha is again missing as Manchester United look to book an FA Cup final appearance at Wembley with a win over Watford at Villa Park.

Louis Saha has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Champions League quarter-final decider against AS Roma with a hamstring injury.

Patrice Evra is set to return to Manchester United’s squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership encounter with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Champions League hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be handed a surprise start as Manchester United look to prise a first-leg advantage from their quarter-final first leg against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.

South Korea midfielder Park Ji-Sung has been ruled out of the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Roma with a knee injury.

Manchester United captain Gary Neville is expected to remain on the sidelines for another three weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Belfast-born teenager Craig Cathcart has been called into Manchester United’s senior squad for the first time ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter-final replay with Middlesbrough.

Rio Ferdinand has been cleared to play in Manchester United’s Premiership clash with Bolton tomorrow.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is predicting a bright future for striker Dong Fangzhuo.

China international Dong Fangzhou has signed a new deal with Manchester United and has been cleared to play for the Barclays Premiership leaders.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson has accepted Jose Mourinho’s assertion that Chelsea could find a different level as the battle for the Premiership title hots up — he thinks they might get worse.

China international Dong Fangzhou will get the chance to live his Manchester United dream after the Red Devils finally secured a work permit for the young striker.

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RYAN GIGGS has emphasised the need to get off to a fast start if Manchester United are to stand any chance of landing a ninth Premiership title.

An English man was jailed for five years at the Central Criminal Court today for killing a Vietnamese man in Temple Bar in August 2002.

A murder jury found two men accused of murdering a Chinese man not guilty of murder, but one man was found guilty of manslaughter, at the Central Criminal Court today.

Manchester United have confirmed Chinese import Dong Fangzhuo will be part of the Red Devils’ squad for their four-match Asian tour this summer.

A man accused of murder said he was "very sorry" to the family of the deceased for "the fight that unfortunately led to their father's death", the trial of two men accused of murdering a Chinese man heard today at the Central Criminal Court.

A man who survived an assault which killed his friend said the two accused called them "f***ing Chinese" and beat him so his eyes "were covered in blood", the trial of two Dublin men accused of murder and of causing harm heard today at the Central Criminal Court.

BP today announced a deal to sell its interests in a North Sea gas field and pipeline seen as crucial to the UK’s future energy needs.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Chinese prodigy Dong Fangzhou.

AMERICAN hero Tim Howard cannot believe how easily his Manchester United team-mates dismiss outside pressures and remain fully focused on their pursuit of glory.

Manchester United's £1m-plus (€1.4m) move for Chinese star Dong Fangzhou has hit a snag, according to the Daily Star.

RIO FERDINAND yesterday formally notified the FA that he intends to contest a misconduct charge brought against him for his failure to attend a drugs test.

Manchester United are close to signing teenage Chinese striker Dong Fanzhou according to Old Trafford manager Alex Ferguson.