Spurs edge United in pulsating encounter

Tottenham edged Manchester United 2-1 in a breathless encounter at Old Trafford as the hosts’ hopes of retaining their Premier League title suffered a potentially fatal blow.

Emmanuel Adebayor planted a header beyond David De Gea to give Spurs the lead before Roberto Soldado missed a glaring opportunity to add a second when he blazed wide from close range.
But it took until just after the hour mark for the game to explode into life. First, the visitors doubled their advantage when Christian Eriksen stooped to head home Aaron Lennon’s deflected effort before United hit back instantly when Danny Welbeck clipped home from inside the area.

Bendtner facing weeks out with injury

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would not be drawn on whether he plans to make a move for a new striker in January, despite losing Nicklas Bendtner for "weeks" with an ankle injury.

The Denmark international opened the scoring late on in Arsenal's victory over Cardiff City on New Year's Day before Theo Walcott added a second.

But Bendtner, a second half substitute for the recently recovered Lukas Podolski, was injured while scoring the goal.

"He's gone through a lot so I want to give him great credit," Arsene Wenger told reporters.

"Unfortunately he got injured, it could be not [a] question of days but weeks. I'm sad for him.

Arsenal snatch late win to stay top

Two goals in the last three minutes kept Arsenal top of the Premier League and condemned Cardiff to defeat in front of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is tipped to take over as their new boss.

Nicklas Bendtner fired in the opener from close range before immediately going off with an ankle injury.
And in the 90th minute Theo Walcott - who had earlier hit the post - converted Jack Wilshere's sublime pass.

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'Twerking', 'selfie' and 'hashtag' on list of annoying words

Did Michelle Obama nominate "selfie?"

Word-watchers at a US college have released their annual list of words that should be banned, with "selfie", "twerking" and "hashtag" coming top.

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) collected suggestions from members of the public for its 39th annual list.

Priest freed in Cameroon arrives back in France

Fr Vandenbeusch (right) was welcomed by President Hollande (centre) at Villacoublay air base

A French Catholic priest freed in Cameroon nearly seven weeks after being abducted has been welcomed back to France by President Francois Hollande.

Mr Hollande shook hands with a smiling Fr Georges Vandenbeusch after his arrival at an air base near Paris early on New Year's Day.

PDP crisis: Tukur to know fate Jan. 8

There were indications on Tuesday that the fate of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Bamanga Tukur, would be determined  during the party’s National Executive Committee meeting  on January 8, 2014.

The PUNCH learnt that the meeting  would be preceded by those of the Board of Trustees  and  the national caucus of the party on January 7.

A very reliable  NEC member said on Tuesday that   Tukur’s fate would be discussed during the  January 8 meeting since    PDP  governors were still  divided on his  continued retention  as the  national chairman  of the ruling party.

Patience Jonathan seeks women’s support for husband

Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, on Tuesday sought the support and partnership of the Nigerian women for the rebirth and transformation of a new and improved Nigeria in 2014.
She also urged women to pray for peace and progress of the country in the New Year.
Mrs. Jonathan made the call in her New Year message made available by her media assistant, Ayo Adewuyi.
She asked Nigerian women to further put to the benefit of the nation, those virtues of intellect, determination, resilience, hardwork, and care which she said were the hallmark of the Nigerian woman.

Former US first lady, Barbara Bush hospitalized

Former US first lady Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston, Texas, for treatment of a “respiratory-related issue,” a family spokesman said Tuesday.

Bush, 88, was admitted Monday at Methodist Hospital, spokesman Jim McGrath said in a written statement.

“She is in great spirits, has already received visits from her husband and family, and is receiving fantastic care,” the statement said. “Updates will be issued when warranted.”

CNN was first alerted to Bush’s hospitalization by tweets from affiliate KPRC.

Her husband, George H.W. Bush, was the 41st President of the United States. He also served as vice president for two terms under President Ronald Reagan.