French national anthem played at all Premier League matches

The Premier League called for the French national anthem to be played after the coin toss at all 10 matches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (21-23 November) in tribute to those who lost their lives in the shooting and bomb attacks in the France capital. Nov 21, 2015

Barack Obama: Mali attacks ‘stiffens our resolve’

US President Barack Obama said on Saturday (21 November) the Mali hotel attacks only stiffened the resolve of the United States and its allies, which would be relentless in fighting those targeting its citizens and would allow militants no safe haven. At least one American citizen has been identified among the 19 dead. In a speech at a regional summit in Malaysia, Obama described Fridays (20 November) raid and hostage incident in Mali as another awful reminder of the scourge of terrorism. Nov 21, 2015

Chelsea: Jose Mourinho remains confident without new players

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that not having another international break until March will help his team recapture their best form after a woeful start to the season. Mourinho was relentlessly optimistic in his Friday (20 November) news conference and said he would not be asking for any new signings in the January transfer window. Nov 21, 2015