Nor does it desire to protect us from danger, to save us, to teach us the secret of immortal life.

NEWYORKER: The Invasion from Outer Space

It was born in Egypt in the 1960s, with the international campaign to save the Nubian monuments and remove the Abu Simbel temples from danger.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Real were in danger of disappearing over the horizon, and only a brilliant save from Barthez kept out a trademark drive from Roberto Carlos.

BBC: Real cruise past Man Utd

Wayne Rooney remains out of sorts but also produced two of United's real moments of danger when he wasted an early chance and forced a fine save from Spurs keeper Heurelho Gomes early in the second half.

BBC: Tottenham 0-0 Manchester United

At the other end, Laizans twice served notice of his danger, first firing wide from 20 yards, then bringing a fine save from Sweden stopper Andreas Isaksson, who turned the ball out for a corner.

CNN: Victory gives Sweden finals place

On leaving Upton Park with the Hammers in danger of the drop from the top flight, he pitched up at Charlton, but could not save Athletic from slipping through the trap door.

BBC: Southampton in a rush for Premier League return