This cementing of Malay unity, together with the balanced poll results, enabled the assembly to end without rancor and left delegates looking buoyantly to the future.

CNN: Straight from the Heart

Benzema then drew a decent save out of Lobont after being fed by Ribery 12 meters out but Romania, who remained on the defensive, were holding firm with 30 minutes left -- without ever looking dangerous at the other end.

CNN: France and Romania share bore draw

New York rallied without their superstar for a 102-97 win, but the Knicks left Cleveland looking nothing like a team capable of making a deep postseason run.

WSJ: Anthony scores 31 as Knicks top Cavs 101-91

"We've improved a lot recently and we have to go out looking for victory, without fear and without paying too much attention to the opposition, " said the left back.

BBC: Fergie ready for Real tactics