AC Milan say they "strongly disagree" with and were not consulted about the use of monkeys in artwork for a Serie A anti-racism campaign.The 'No To Racism' posters show three monkeys with painted faces.It comes less than three weeks after clubs pledged to combat Italian football's "serious problem". "Art can be powerful, but we strongly disagree with the use of monkeys as images in the fight against racism," said an AC Milan statement.The club added they were "surprised by the total lack of consultation" over the artwork, which will be displayed at Serie A headquarters in Milan.AS Roma also expressed their "surprise", adding: "We understand the league wants to tackle racism but we don't belie...
A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy, a case that has polarised the nation.Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement.The landmark ruling has already set off violent protests by hardliners who support strong blasphemy laws.Demonstrations against the verdict are being held in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Multan. Clashes with police have been reported.The Red Zone in the capital Islamabad, where the Supreme Court is located, has been sealed off by police, and paramilitary forces have been deployed t...
