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Sir Alexander Burnes, Scottish explorer and public official, was born. A noted explorer of Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and southern Russia, he was author of 'Map of Central Asia' and 'Travels into Bokhara.'
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Man City claim last Uefa Cup slot Friday, May 16, 2008 - 01:34 PM - 4 hours, 29 minutes ago - Football - BBC Football Man City will play in next season's Uefa Cup after claiming a place via the Premier League's fair play table.
Mandaric sets Holloway deadline Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:34 PM - 5 hours, 29 minutes ago - Football - BBC Football Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric will decide by the second week in June whether to sack manager Ian Holloway following their relegation.
Uefa powerless to act on riots Friday, May 16, 2008 - 12:08 PM - 5 hours, 56 minutes ago - Football - BBC Football Uefa confirm they cannot punish Rangers for the rioting in Manchester city centre which followed the Uefa Cup final.
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Lee clinches return to Liverpool Friday, May 16, 2008 - 11:04 AM - 7 hours ago - Football - BBC Football Former Liverpool midfielder Sammy Lee returns to the club for the third time after being appointed as Rafael Benitez's assistant manager.