Former President George W Bush has hit the campaign trail to boost younger brother Jeb's faltering presidential nomination bid.

He met veterans and appeared at a rally in South Carolina on Monday, ahead of Saturday's primary election.
George W Bush's legacy has come under fierce attack from Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.
Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, has spent a lot of campaign cash but failed to make an impact.
He is struggling to catch up with Mr Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who won the New Hampshire and Iowa contests respectively.
Mr Bush's famous family has largely kept out of his presidential nomination battle and he insisted last year that he was running as his own man.
But last week his mother Barbara Bush, wife of former President George HW Bush, spoke out in his support.
And on Saturday, Jeb Bush defended his brother's presidency, saying he had built a "security apparatus to keep us safe".
In a televised debate, billionaire businessman Mr Trump tore into George W Bush's record, accusing him of lying about the reasons for the Iraq War, which he said had destabilised the Middle East.
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"I want to tell you - they lied," said Mr Trump. "They said there were weapons of mass destruction, there were none. And they knew there were none."
He also scoffed at Mr Bush's defence of his brother.
"The World Trade Center came down during your brother's reign, remember that."
Experts say that Mr Trump's tactic of attacking the former president is risky because he still maintains wide appeal among Republicans in South Carolina, from churchgoers to business leaders and retired military personnel.
On Monday, George W Bush, alongside his wife Laura, met US military veterans at an American Legion Post in Columbia, South Carolina.
Last week, he praised his brother's abilities in a radio advert, and Jeb Bush will hope his personal appearance will bring dividends on polling day.
Although George W Bush remains a divisive figure nationally, he and his father both won primary elections in South Carolina.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who quit the presidential race and is now backing Jeb Bush, said: "The Bush name is golden in my state."
While Republican voters in South Carolina make their choice for president, the Democratic Party is holding its own contest in Nevada on Saturday.  Republicans in Nevada and Democrats in South Carolina get to express their views in separate contests the following week.
Mr Cruz, Mr Trump and Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have all won one state each.
20 February - South Carolina primary (Republican); Nevada caucus (Democrat)
23 February - Nevada caucus (R)
27 February - South Carolina primary (D)
1 March - 'Super Tuesday' - 15 states or territories decide
18-21 July - Republican convention, nominee picked
25-28 July - Democratic convention, nominee picked
8 November - US presidential elections
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Hundreds of political activists are being held and tortured by security forces in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, Human Rights Watch says.

The region is currently the centre of an insurgency by local tribesmen fighting for greater political rights.
A new report by the rights group focuses on political activists detained without charge. Many of them were later killed, the report says.
The Supreme Court is investigating the killings and disappearances.
Entitled "We can torture, kill and keep you for years", the report completes a three-part series of investigations on Balochistan by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
The BBC's Syed Shoaib Hasan says that taken together they present a disturbing and violent picture of what many are calling Pakistan's secret dirty war.
"Pakistan's security forces are engaging in an abusive free-for-all in Balochistan as Baloch nationalists and suspected militants 'disappear' and in many cases are executed," HRW Asia Director Brad Adams said.
"The national government has done little to end the carnage in Balochistan, calling into question its willingness or ability to control the military and intelligence agencies."
Pakistani authorities routinely deny claims of abuses in Balochistan.
The latest 132-page report says state security remains responsible for most of the abuses.
This includes holding detainees as young as 12 years old without charge - as well as the increasing torture and killing of those held, it says.
The report details 45 alleged cases of enforced disappearances, the majority in 2009 and 2010. It says that while hundreds of people have been "forcibly disappeared" in Balochistan since 2005, dozens of new enforced disappearances have occurred since Pakistan returned to civilian rule in 2008.
The report is based on over 100 interviews by HRW in Balochistan in 2010 and 2011 with family members of "disappeared" people, former detainees, local human rights activists, lawyers and witnesses to government abductions.
It says that those targeted are primarily Baloch nationalist activists or suspected Baloch militants.
"Pakistani security services are brazenly disappearing, torturing, and often killing people because of suspected ties to the Baloch nationalist movement," Mr Adams said. "This is not counterinsurgency - it is barbarism and it needs to end now."
Security officials in Balochistan routinely dismiss such claims as part of propaganda by separatists.
They say all those arrested have been produced in courts.
In a recent interview, the top security official in Balochistan told the BBC the killings were the result of infighting amongst the nationalists.
But other security officials have also told the BBC that they have detained the activists.
They say the insurgents are being supported by India and it is the duty of Pakistan's security forces to do their utmost to suppress them.
The report also highlights how difficult conditions are getting for ordinary citizens in Balochistan. The province has strategic importance as it borders Iran and Afghanistan.
US officials say the Afghan Taliban leadership have their headquarters in the province, a claim Pakistan denies.
Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and most sparsely populated province, is also rich in minerals - with vast untapped deposits of oil, gas, copper and gold.
But locals say most of this remains under the control of the federal government - its policies have left them little choice, many say, but to side with the insurgents.


Runners have been taking part in the highest marathon in the world in the foothills of Mount Everest, four months after it was postponed because of Nepal's devastating earthquakes.

The annual event is usually held in May to mark the anniversary of the first conquest of Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953.
More than 50 athletes ran in Monday's race from several countries.
Organisers said that the race showed Nepal was once again safe for tourists.
The devastating earthquakes in April and May this year killed nearly 9,000 Nepalis.
Eighteen climbers died on the slopes of Everest because of an avalanche triggered by the quake.
Head organiser Bikram Pandey told the BBC the "Run for Tourism Revival" showed that destinations in Nepal such as the Everest region are now ready and open for travellers.
The trail, known as the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, starts at Everest Base Camp - nearly 5,500m (18.050ft) above sea level where oxygen levels are low.
It is considered to be one of the world's toughest and most exciting trail runs.
The route goes past Buddhist monasteries and and across suspension bridges, plunging 2,000m (6.560ft) to the village of Namche Bazaar, known as the Sherpa capital.
At least $4,000 (Â£2,630) had been raised for post-quake reconstruction,  according to race organisers.
Fifty-four runners - half from Nepal and the rest from from countries including the UK, the US, Israel, Poland and Australia took part in the race which has taken place annually since 2003.
Race winner Bhim Bahadur Gurung told AFP that the high altitudes made the marathon "very difficult". Nepalis made up the first three to finish.
The air at base camp contains only 50% as much oxygen as at sea level, leaving many athletes struggling to breathe on even the smallest incline along 42km (26 miles) of vertiginous mountain paths.
1) Bhim Bahadur Gurung (4:01:54)
2) Surendra Basnet (4:03:18)
3) Pasang Lama (4:11:28)
Fastest foreigner: Andrew Leon Skidmore (4:15:20)


US President Donald Trump has said Nato is "no longer obsolete", reversing a stance that had alarmed allies.

Hosting Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House, Mr Trump said the threat of terrorism had underlined the alliance's importance.
He called on Nato to do more to help Iraqi and Afghan "partners".
Mr Trump has repeatedly questioned Nato's purpose, while complaining that the US pays an unfair share of membership.
The Nato U-turn wasn't Mr Trump's only change of heart on Wednesday.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said he would not label China a currency manipulator, despite having repeatedly pledged to do so on his first day in office.
At a joint press conference with Mr Stoltenberg, Mr Trump said: "The secretary general and I had a productive discussion about what more Nato can do in the fight against terrorism.
"I complained about that a long time ago and they made a change, and now they do fight terrorism.
"I said it [Nato] was obsolete. It's no longer obsolete."
But Mr Trump reiterated his call for Nato member states to contribute more funding to the alliance.
"If other countries pay their fair share instead of relying on the United States to make up the difference we will all be much more secure," said the US president.
Mr Stoltenberg thanked Mr Trump for "an excellent and very productive meeting".
Earlier this week Nato welcomed Montenegro as its 29th member nation.
The meeting at the White House comes hours after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to Moscow.
"Things went pretty well. Maybe better than anticipated," Mr Trump said about that meeting.
"Right now we're not getting along with Russia at all. We may be at an all-time low in terms of relationship with Russia."


A Dutch artist is compiling thousands of fake Facebook profiles, all named after soldiers who fought in the US revolution in the 18th century.

Constant Dullaart's 'army', staffed via two volunteers, will be dispatched to add likes to various posts across the social network.
He told the BBC that he wants to protest against what he calls the "quantification of social capital".
It is a violation of Facebook policy to create a fake account.
Facebook uses various techniques, including pattern recognition, to try to halt the spread of fake activity.
The artist admitted that he has not discussed his plans with the firm.
"It might be that Facebook will notice and will start to kill them off," he said.
"If I'm using the analogy of the soldiers - in that sense I feel like I did declare war on this idea that quantified social capital represents quality."
Constant Dullaart intends to bring together artists, philosophers and critics to decide what his fake army should do.
"It will be interesting to have a commission deciding who deserves the extra social attention," he said.
He expects the project to last for up to two months but said he could not be sure about the life expectancy of his invented troops.
"It is not my intention to run it as a business model... but [creating fake profiles] is an enormous industry that deserves the attention."
He is basing the profiles on real members of the Hessian army from the late 1700s but declined to give the names of those he has chosen.
There are currently around 1,000 of them on the site, but there could eventually be up to 20,000, he added.
For a previous art project he purchased fake Instagram accounts and set them up to follow 30 real Instagram users from the art world.
He was trying to give every account he chose 100,000 followers, he said.
One gallery owner complained to Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, that the influx of followers was making it difficult to identify genuine collectors and enthusiasts.
"I wasn't trying to drown out his business," the artist said.
"I wanted to equalise a lot of artists to make them equally important."


The majority of British Muslims oppose violence against people who publish images depicting the Prophet Muhammad, a poll for the BBC suggests.

The survey also indicates most have no sympathy with those who want to fight against Western interests.
But 27% of the 1,000 Muslims polled by ComRes said they had some sympathy for the motives behind the Paris attacks.
Almost 80% said they had found it deeply offensive when images depicting the Prophet were published.
Click here to get the full survey results.
95%
feel a loyalty to Britain
93%
say they should obey British laws
46% feel prejudice against Islam makes it difficult being Muslim in Britain
78% are offended when images of the Prophet Muhammad are published
11% feel sympathy for people who want to fight against western interests
Asked if acts of violence against those who publish images of the Prophet Muhammad can "never be justified", 68% agreed that such violence was never justifiable.
But 24% disagreed with the statement, while the rest replied "don't know" or refused to answer.
The poll, carried out between 26 January and 20 February, suggests 32% of British Muslims were not surprised by January's attacks on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, which published depictions of the Prophet, and a kosher supermarket in Paris.
The poll also suggests that almost half of British Muslims believe they face discrimination because of their faith and that Britain is becoming less tolerant, while the same percentage feel prejudice against Islam makes it difficult being a Muslim in the UK.
Some 35% said they felt most British people did not trust Muslims, and a fifth said they thought Western liberal society could never be compatible with Islam.
Of those polled, 95% felt a loyalty to Britain, while 93% believed that Muslims in Britain should always obey British laws.
Nearly 20% of Muslim women questioned said they felt unsafe in Britain, compared with 10% of men.
Islam is a religion of peace and love - not violence: sentiments that have been expressed numerous times here in Bradford.
Out of the dozens of people I've spoken to, an overwhelming majority have said they're angry that their interpretation of Islam has been eclipsed by an extreme ideology that is too often projected in the media.
They say it's this that is fuelling prejudice, and it's leading to some in the community feeling ostracised from British society.
As one young man said: "We're all being branded as extremists in this country. I am British but sometimes it feels as if Britain is rejecting me because of my faith and that hurts."
One thousand Muslims were polled as part of our survey - a number statistically representative of the population of close to three million Muslims in Britain.
A student at Bradford College, Samaia Aslal, told the BBC that politicians and the media perpetuated a dehumanised image of Muslims, which opens them up to all forms of attack.
She said: "It is up to the rest of British society to stop looking at us as some kind of threat, to accept us.
"To not always ask us how British we feel, that's as stupid as asking 'how do you feel about your red hair today?'.
"To ask this whilst alienating us, spying on us, making us feel like we don't fit in."
But another student Mohammed Al Hakaroon said integration was the responsibility of both Muslims and non-Muslims.
"There is no Islamic regulation or law that prevents integration. Everyone should be treated as equal: Muslim, white, black, Asian, as the Prophet himself has said."
Musmil Afik, who also studies at Bradford College, said he was angry and frustrated, so he could understand why this drove one in four people to support the attacks in Paris.
He said: " But this is not what Islam is about. Islam is about peace, love and harmony."
Former Foreign Office minister Baroness Warsi said the poll highlighted her view that the government's terrorism policy was not based on enough evidence.
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme she said: "What is the evidence that shows us how people are being radicalised?
"What is the evidence that shows us the route to someone becoming a terrorist. We just don't have this.
"We don't have definitive data that we work to and that is why I think we get much of our policy wrong."
Twelve people died when an attack was launched on the office of Charlie Hebdo on 7 January.
The following day a policewoman was murdered by Amedy Coulibaly, who also held up a Jewish supermarket the next day, killing four people.
Coulibaly and the two Charlie Hebdo gunmen, Said and Cherif Kouachi, were shot dead by police in two separate sieges.


England bowler Mark Wood says he may need to have an operation to resolve his ankle problems.

The Durham seamer, 25, missed the third Test at Edgbaston with the injury after a laboured display in the second Test, and has never played three consecutive first-class matches in his career.
"Long-term, I think the ankle problem that I've got may need some work done to it," Wood said.
"I've never had an operation yet but that might be the case."
He added: "Everyone saw that [in the second Test] at Lord's I struggled a bit so I might have to have that operation done."
Wood is in the squad for the fifth Test against Australia at Lord's, which starts on Thursday, but could miss out if James Anderson is passed fit, despite taking the wicket that won the Ashes for England in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.
He finished with match figures of 1-13 in the first innings and 3-69 in the second innings.
"Jimmy's got 400 wickets and he's England's lead bowler," Wood added. "He had a bowl yesterday and he seemed fine, and if he's fit and ready to go it looks like he would get the nod.
"It's out of my hands but I'm going to prepare how I've prepared for every other game."


Will Bayley says he has improved since winning a silver medal at London 2012.

The world champion, 28,  is part of a 12-strong GB table tennis team for this summer's Paralympics in Rio and told BBC Sussex he is "definitely" targeting gold this time around.
Bayley, from Groombridge, added: "My fitness is better and I'm a stronger player than I was in London for sure.
"There's lots of development that's happened. I've been training every day and working really hard."
Bayley is hoping to improve on the Class 7 individual silver and team bronze he won four years ago.
"The competition is really strong at the moment. There are probably seven or eight players that think they can win the tournament," he said.
"It's going to be tough, but I'm really well prepared and am training my heart out every day, so I hope I can do well."


Aaran Stewart does not react well to change.

The 21-year-old has severe autism and obsessive compulsive disorder, but has to negotiate the hectic bustle of Heathrow airport to attend Boston Higashi High School in the US.
To cater for him, staff have attempted to re-create the same conditions every time he flies.
Four times a year for five years, Aaran has met the same airport staff, at the same check-in desk, visiting the same shops, leaving from the same gate on to a plane on which the same seats are reserved.
Speaking to Radio 4's You & Yours at the airport, his mother Amanda said Aaran would not be able to fly if any of the details were different.
She said: "Without the procedure we wouldn't be getting on the plane. It has to be carried out absolutely pristinely otherwise we'll end up with a problem."
The routine includes a visit to shops before heading to the same gate, gate A10. There have been changes, however, as one of the outlets on his route has changed hands.
Mrs Stewart said: "It was an HMV but now it's a Dixons, so he retraced his steps inside as if it was HMV.
"It's routine-based. If there are any delays he'll think you're going to try to change something which will then panic him. When we get to the gate he'll settle.
"Everything's gone to plan, he'll wait for the bus, we've got the seats we need and we're off!"
Mrs Stewart later explained that on arrival the bus did not display the flight number due to a malfunction on the screen, which led to Aaran growing suspicious about its destination.
Fortunately the driver was able to quickly swap buses so he could display BA215 which resulted in Aaran getting on board and making his flight.
Mark Hicks, Head of Passenger Support Services at Heathrow said usually up to 2,500 people with disabilities including reduced mobility will use the airport in a day, from people with visual impairment to older people with reduced mobility.
Asked about whether the general experience of people with disabilities in airports had worsened, he said people notifying them ahead of their arrival did improve service, but the forecasts for the day could occasionally be outstripped by demand.
He added they were striving for a balance which allowed people to retain their ability to travel spontaneously while meeting their needs.
Disability consultant Geoff Adams-Spink said of Aaran's experience:  "Hats off to the people who organise it. All too often it's wheelchairs all round and it doesn't matter what your disability is, someone will turn up with a wheelchair and can get quite irritated if you don't sit in it.
"Your rights are governed by EU legislation. The EU has updated its guidelines and you have a right to extra assistance at no cost throughout your journey."


With its elegant colonial buildings and whimsical charm, it is hard to imagine how the Western Hemisphere's only working Georgian dockyard was once described by Lord Nelson as a "vile hole".

Two centuries have passed since the British admiral last laid his bicorn hat down here.
But Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua still conjures up evocative images of its 18th-Century position at the helm of imperialist Britain's crusade for wealth and power.
Built by enslaved Africans during the Age of Sail, its function was to maintain Royal Navy warships protecting Britain's valuable sugar-producing islands.
Today, it is home to several of the globe's most prestigious regattas and is a lynchpin of the Eastern Caribbean country's tourism product.
After the sugar industry waned in the mid-19th Century, Britain turned its attention elsewhere and the dockyard was closed in 1889.
But its abandonment, save for a clutch of local boat builders, would become its boon, resulting in an architectural time capsule of maritime glory, complete with stately stone pillars and abundant artefacts, and flanked by original fortresses.
United Nations cultural agency Unesco, which in July awarded it World Heritage Site status, concluded that there is nowhere else like it in the region.
Antigua's Unesco representative, local historian Reg Murphy, described the accolade as a "huge bonus" for the nation of 90,000 people.
"I think it's the biggest thing that's ever happened to this island," he told the BBC.
"It means the dockyard is recognised worldwide as being of outstanding importance. Our small developing country can now stand head to head with the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon and the Pyramids of Giza.
"For tourism purposes, it's a marketing tool you can't pay for."
Mr Murphy said the rigorous application process included detailed definitions of every structure, along with comprehensive management and conservation plans for the sprawling area which also includes several adjacent archaeological sites.
He explained that construction at the dockyard began as early as the 1720s but its strategic importance increased after Britain lost the American War of Independence.
Suddenly it had two new enemies in the United States and its ally, France.
"Sugar from the Caribbean was funding the Industrial Revolution and the development of Britain. With warships sailing around the region, Britain had to protect her assets and keep her ships safe too in a place where they could be properly serviced and cleaned," Mr Murphy said.
The deep narrow bays of Antigua's south coast, surrounded by highlands, create natural harbours offering shelter from hurricanes.
"No other island has that," Mr Murphy said.
"Britain had a huge military advantage as it was able to keep its fleet there during hurricane season while every other country had to send theirs back home."
Antigua's geographical location, at the gateway to the Caribbean, also offered control over the major sailing routes to and from the rich island colonies.
It was a year after the War of Independence ended that the dockyard would receive its most illustrious resident.
A reluctant Nelson was sent by Britain to enforce the Navigation Act which barred foreign ships from trading with British colonies and made him hugely unpopular with local merchants who depended on trade with the fledgling United States.
Nelson is said to have spent much of his three years there in the cramped quarters of his ship, the 125ft (38m) frigate Boreas, declaring Antigua to be an "infernal hole" and lamenting in letters back home of melancholy and mosquitoes.
These days, the dockyard is a vibrant vestige of the island's colonial legacy thanks to the major restoration programme.
It features original sail loft pillars and numerous buildings such as the 1789 Copper and Lumber Store, now a hotel by the same name, the former Naval Officer's house, now a museum, officers' quarters, guard station and even a small bakery dating back to 1772 which still contains three ovens that once supplied the compound with fresh bread.
Also included under the Unesco designation are various fortifications which were constructed to protect the area from invaders.
Among them is Shirley Heights Lookout, a favourite tourist haunt on account of its spectacular panoramic views.
Galleon Beach, a former burial site for British sailors who fell victim to 18th-Century yellow fever outbreaks, also falls within the boundaries.
The latter was only discovered when a 2010 hurricane uncovered remarkably well-preserved human remains paving the way for an extensive excavation project.
For this unique district where past and present collide, the Unesco award enforces strict oversight and severely limits future development to ensure the preservation of a place which encapsulates a crucial point in history.


Jorge Teixeira scored twice, including a late equaliser, as Charlton Athletic shared six goals with Rochdale in a thrilling draw at Spotland.

The home side's first goal in five games arrived with just four minutes on the clock.
Donal McDermott's delivery into the six-yard area forced Declan Rudd to catch the cross at an uncomfortably high angle and, with Calvin Andrew looming menacingly, the Addicks goalkeeper spilled the ball, Niall Canavan applying the simplest of finishes from two yards.
Charlton enjoyed a slice of luck which paved the way to their 42nd minute equaliser. Keith Keane slipped as he attempted to head clear of Jordan Botaka, losing his footing just as he was about to connect with the ball and managing only to head it against his opponent.
The loose ball sent Botaka clean through on goal and, although his initial shot struck the post, he converted the chance at the second time of asking.
The visitors took the lead in the 66th minute when Patrick Bauer's header was nodded across the line by Teixeira, but Dale were level within three minutes, Ian Henderson's cross to the back post picking out Andrew's run and there was no stopping him as he powered a header into the net.
Rochdale regained the lead in the 84th minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing side-footed a firm finish into the bottom corner but, four minutes later, Teixeira headed his second.
Report supplied by the Press Association.
Match ends, Rochdale 3, Charlton Athletic 3.
Second Half ends, Rochdale 3, Charlton Athletic 3.
Corner,  Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Keith Keane.
Joseph Rafferty (Rochdale) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Stephy Mavididi (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Joseph Rafferty (Rochdale).
Foul by Jake Forster-Caskey (Charlton Athletic).
Oliver Rathbone (Rochdale) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Patrick Bauer (Charlton Athletic).
Calvin Andrew (Rochdale) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Oliver Rathbone (Rochdale) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ricky Holmes (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Patrick Bauer (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Oliver Rathbone (Rochdale).
Goal!  Rochdale 3, Charlton Athletic 3. Jorge Teixeira (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Bauer following a corner.
Corner,  Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Niall Canavan.
Foul by Joseph Rafferty (Rochdale).
Jake Forster-Caskey (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Patrick Bauer (Charlton Athletic).
Oliver Rathbone (Rochdale) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Goal!  Rochdale 3, Charlton Athletic 2. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Rochdale) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ian Henderson.
Attempt blocked. Oliver Rathbone (Rochdale) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner,  Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Joseph Rafferty.
Corner,  Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Jamie Allen.
Josh Magennis (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Josh Magennis (Charlton Athletic).
Joseph Rafferty (Rochdale) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Lee Novak replaces Jordan Botaka.
Attempt missed. Callum Camps (Rochdale) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Calvin Andrew (Rochdale) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Substitution, Rochdale. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing replaces Joe Thompson.
Attempt missed. Callum Camps (Rochdale) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
Foul by Jordan Botaka (Charlton Athletic).
Reuben Noble-Lazarus (Rochdale) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Lewis Page (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Callum Camps (Rochdale).
Jamie Allen (Rochdale) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jake Forster-Caskey (Charlton Athletic).
Goal!  Rochdale 2, Charlton Athletic 2. Calvin Andrew (Rochdale) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ian Henderson.
Attempt missed. Patrick Bauer (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.


Uruguay has become the first country in the world to make it legal to grow, sell and consume marijuana.

After nearly 12 hours of debate, senators gave the government-sponsored bill their historic final approval.
The law allowing registered Uruguayans over 18 to buy up to 40g (1,4oz) of the drug a month is not expected to come into force before April.
The government hopes it will help tackle drug cartels, but critics say it will expose more people to drugs.
By Ignacio de los ReyesBBC Mundo, Montevideo
This was a huge victory for the cannabis-smoking community in Uruguay.
Hundreds of young people gathered outside Congress in Montevideo to follow the vote on a giant screen. Many shared a joint of marijuana with their friends. They partied amid reggae music and some waved marijuana leaves.
There was an atmosphere of celebration inside the Senate too, with dozens of supporters of President Mujica following the  nearly 14 hours of the debate from the spectators' gallery.
But not everyone was happy about this law. Senator Pedro Bordaberry of the conservative Red Party told the BBC his country should not become a "guinea pig for Mr Mujica's experiment".
He said: "We used to be known for our excellent meat and football, now the world is watching us because of our marijuana."
Dozens of supporters of the bill proposed by the left-wing President Jose Mujica gathered outside the Congress in Montevideo to follow the vote.
Presenting the bill to fellow senators, Roberto Conde said it was an unavoidable response to reality, given that the "war" against drugs had failed.
"We have the duty as the state to give a specific answer to an open territory, small and non-producing," Mr Conde said, adding that Uruguay's borders were used by cartels to smuggle drugs into neighbouring countries.
But many senators also spoke out against the bill, before it was passed by 16 votes to 13 on Tuesday.
The opposition member Alfredo Solari said Uruguay should not "experiment" on its people.
"This project envisages a social engineering experiment and respects none of the ethic safeguards of experimentation on human beings, and these are important in the case of a substance like marijuana, which causes damage to human beings," Senator Solari told Reuters news agency.
The project had already been approved by Uruguay's lower house in July.
It had also drawn international criticism. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) warned the law would "be in complete contravention to the provisions of the international drug treaties to which Uruguay is party".
The INCB is an independent body of experts established by the United Nations to monitor countries' compliance with international drug treaties.
The historic approval comes amid growing debate over drug legalisation in Latin America.
A group of former presidents and influential social figures, including Brazil's Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Mexico's Ernesto Zedillo and Colombian ex-leader Cesar Gaviria, have called for marijuana to be legalised and regulated.
But President Mujica recently asked during an interview why the former leaders only spoke out about the legalisation of marijuana after they had left office.
In July, without naming Uruguay directly, Pope Francis criticised drug legalisation plans during a visit to Brazil.


John Terry has said it would be "incredible" to manage his former club Chelsea once his playing career ends.

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The defender, 36, joined Championship club Aston Villa on a one-year deal on Monday after leaving the Premier League champions at the end of June.
Quoted in several national newspapers, Terry said: "Do you dream too big? I don't think you can ever dream too big.
"I've always wanted to be the very best and if that's in management, then Chelsea's the one."
The former England captain, who made 717 appearances and won five league titles with Chelsea, added: "That would be incredible but I realise as well you can't go in somewhere like Chelsea as your first job."
Speaking at his unveiling after joining Villa, Terry said the difficulty he would have in facing Chelsea was one of the main reasons for him turning down offers from Premier League clubs.
Terry will not have a coaching role at Villa, but is eager to learn from manager Steve Bruce and director of football Steve Round, with whom Terry worked during his international career.
"They played a huge part (in him signing)," he told BBC Radio 5 live. "The dialogue I've had with them was key.
"I looked up to Steve Bruce as a player, and as a manager I'm looking to come in and learn from him.
"Steve Round was a very good coach with England and, although he's got a different role now, he's still got that football knowledge and knows how to deal with players professionally and personally.
"They've shown me a lot of respect, they want me at their football club and that meant a lot."


Sebastian Vettel has defended the strategy decision that cost him the lead - and arguably victory - in the Canadian Grand Prix.

The German was leading Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes when he was pitted during a virtual safety car period and switched to a two-stop strategy.
Hamilton stayed on a one-stop and went on to a controlled victory.
"I will always defend it. We have very good people and I don't want them criticised," Vettel said.
Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene admitted Ferrari's strategists had made an error.
"We overestimated the degradation of the tyres," Arrivabene said. "This is the reason we called him in. It was the wrong decision."
But when asked whether he would have won had Ferrari stayed on a one-stop, Vettel said: "Possibly. I have to look. With hindsight it is always very easy, but then the car behind has the possibility to take a bit more risk.
"It is not like we had a lot of pace on them. Maybe here and there we could have done some things better but I will always defend what we did."
Ferrari had their most competitive race of the season after a series of grands prix in which they have hit trouble for various reasons, whether it be reliability problems, strategic errors or a general lack of pace.
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This came after a new turbocharger design gave them a clear step forward in performance.
Vettel praised the progress Ferrari had made, pointing back to their winless season in 2014 which persuaded Fernando Alonso to leave the team and opened up the seat for Vettel to take in 2015 after he decided to leave Red Bull.
"I tried absolutely everything, arguably a bit too much here and there, but we desperately wanted to win," Vettel said. "We didn't but we showed we had a very good weekend.
"The car is quick, it has potential, which has been argued here and there. We are moving forward with a lot of confidence and I think the team is on a great path.
"Look where the car and engine were in 2014 and look where we are now.
"The team is making immense progress and we are challenging an opponent who two years ago was supposed to be untouchable.
"We had a good start but we had good pace. Some races ago we were far from that. It will be tight but there will be a point when we start to be ahead."


More than half of people referred for help with substance misuse in Wales have alcohol problems, prompting calls for a minimum pricing.

In 2013/14, nearly 13,500 of the 24,806 referrals were because of alcohol, Welsh government figures have shown.
Both figures are up on the previous year. Heroin and cannabis referrals are also up.
Drug and alcohol charity Cais said it is "astonishing" minimum price is not already in place.
"Part of the answer for me is around the pricing strategy," said Clive Wolfendale, chief executive of the charity.
"It's long overdue and there's a huge weight of evidence that it can have an impact. People are stopping smoking because there's clear recognition of the health risks and because they have become so expensive.
"Some clients say they don't care how much it costs, they will get it. Someone with a long term problem will beg and steal.
"But we can dissuade the student binge drinkers of today from turning into tomorrow's addicts with higher prices and health education."
Mr Wolfendale acknowledged the Welsh government is planning to introduce minimum 50p per unit pricing but accepted there were European law "issues" around it along with the power drinks companies have.
The figures show the biggest age group for alcohol problems is those aged between 30 and 49.
He said pressures of life can turn these people to alcohol for a "release" but added the life experience can help them turn themselves around.


A police officer who killed an unarmed black man during a traffic stop has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Ray Tensing, a white University of Cincinnati police officer, was indicted on a murder charge for the death of Samuel DuBose.
Mr Tensing pulled DuBose over for not having a front licence plate and after failing to produce his licence.  The driver seemed to attempt to pull away.
The police officer fired his gun, hitting DuBose in the head.
His bond was set at $1m (Â£640,000) and he will next appear in court on 19 August. He was released on bail on Thursday evening.
The officer claims he was being dragged by DuBose's car and feared for his life, but prosecutors said the body camera footage contradicts that story.
Also Thursday, two other campus police officers who responded to the shooting have been put on paid leave, the university said.
Hamilton County prosecutor Joe Deters has said officers who corroborated Mr Tensing's account of being dragged could face charges.
Twenty-five year old Mr Tensing pleaded not guilty on both charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter.
The courtroom cheered and clapped when judge Megan Shanahan set the bond. She immediately called for order.
Ms Shanahan rejected Mr Tensing's defence, arguing that he was not a flight risk.
Mr Deters said on Wednesday that Mr Tensing "purposely killed him", calling his actions "asinine" and "senseless".
Mr Tensing's defence lawyer said he was "shocked" his client was charged with murder and that he did not mean to kill DuBose.
DuBose was 43. His family members said he would not have fought a police officer.
They are urging the community to stay calm and protest peacefully.
"Sam was peaceful," the victim's brother Audrey DuBose said. "He lived peaceful. And in his death, we want to remain peaceful."


A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenager collapsed and died.

Officers went to a house in Tenbury Crescent in Aspley, Nottingham, at about 22:00 BST on Thursday after being told a 14-year-old boy had suffered a cardiac arrest.
He was taken to hospital but died later.
Nottinghamshire Police said the 17-year-old remains in custody and have appealed for witnesses.


The government has been accused of sexism over the new UK passport design, which commemorates the achievements of two women but seven men.

The redesign focuses on UK figures and landmarks from the past 500 years.
Architect Elisabeth Scott and mathematician Ada Lovelace are the only women to feature.
Government officials defended the design, but Labour's shadow employment secretary Emily Thornberry said it was "exasperating", adding: "We exist."
MP Stella Creasy also criticised the redesign, while gender equality campaign group the Fawcett Society accused the government of "airbrushing" women out of history.
Minister for Immigration James Brokenshire launched the new passport at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London, along with representatives from the Passport Office.
The theme for the new 34-page passport is "Creative United Kingdom", and a portrait of Shakespeare is used for the security watermark on each page.
The seven men showcased in the new passport are playwright William Shakespeare, artists John Constable, Anish Kapoor and Sir Antony Gormley, architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, computer pioneer Charles Babbage and John Harrison, a clockmaker who invented the marine clock.
The document also highlights the Rocket locomotive, the Angel of the North and Edinburgh Castle among other historic people, places, events and achievements.
The design was criticised by Ms Thornberry, who tweeted: "Here we go again - new UK passport has 7 men featured and just 2 women. We exist."
Speaking to the BBC, she said: "This is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women as well.
"We have had this fight about bank notes and now it's about passports.
"I just feel as though we are here all over again."
Ms Creasy also criticised the selection, asking her Twitter followers to send the Home Office their suggestions of female inclusions such as Barbara Hepworth, Virginia Woolf and Beatrix Potter.
"Come on Twitter, let's help the Home Office out as they clearly don't know the UK's women creatives," she said.
Sam Smethers, chief executive of the Fawcett Society, said the move was "completely unacceptable".
"Instead of being celebrated and remembered, great British women are being airbrushed out of history.
"They could have included the first feminist and writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Virginia Woolf, Bridget Riley - the list is endless," she said.
Mark Thomson, director general of the Passport Office, defended the design.
"It wasn't something where we said 'let's set out to only have two women'," he said.
"In trying to celebrate the UK's creativity we tried to get a range of locations and things around the country to celebrate our triumphs over the years, so there we are."
Asked about the omission of female icons such as Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, he said: "Whenever we do these things there is always someone who wants their favourite rock band or icon in the book.
"We've got 16 pages, a very finite space. We like to feel we've got a good representative view celebrating some real icons of the UK - Shakespeare, Constable and of course Elisabeth Scott herself."
The decision to include two women and seven men was signed off by ministers, and the figures included were a "good representation" of artists and designers, he added.
Mr Brokenshire said the new passport design was "the most secure that the UK has ever issued" thanks to advanced printing technology with UV and infrared light, inks and watermarks.
"The UK passport has an international reputation as a trusted and secure travel document, and we work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of the criminals who attempt to abuse the UK's immigration laws," he said.
Work on the new design was started more than two years ago as part of a 10 year, Â£400m contract.
A new passport is launched in the UK every five years, but Mr Thomson confirmed that the current price for a standard passport, Â£72.50, would not change.
The new passport is due to be rolled out in phases, starting in December 2015.


Liverpool have been fined £100,000 by the Premier League and handed a two-year ban on signing academy players from other clubs for a rule breach.

It relates to the club's approach to a 12-year-old academy player at Stoke City in September last year.
Liverpool will be banned from signing any academy players who have been registered with a Premier League or EFL club in the previous 18 months.
This second year of the ban will be suspended for a three-year period.
In September 2016 Liverpool made an application to register the Stoke City Academy player and compensation was agreed.
But the application was rejected by the Premier League Board.
An investigation by the Premier League found that Liverpool spoke to the youngster and his family before they should have and also paid for him and some of his family to attend a game at Anfield.
Liverpool also offered to pay the player's school fees, which were being paid by Stoke at this time, but this was a breach of newly-introduced regulations which state a benefit can only be offered if it is applicable to all youngsters across the club's academy and this was not the case.
Premier League rules ban the offer of any inducements from clubs to encourage a move.
Liverpool have admitted the rule breaches.


The shooting down by Turkey of a Russian war plane on its border with Syria last week has led to an almost daily war of words between the nations' leaders.

Russia has demanded an apology but Turkey has repeatedly defended its actions.
The Russian Su-24, an all-weather attack aircraft, was shot down by Turkish F-16s in the Turkey-Syria border area on 24 November.
Turkey says the plane was repeatedly warned for violating Turkish airspace. Russia says there was no violation and no warnings.
Mr Putin insists the plane was not over Turkish territory and was operating in the mountains of northern Syria, and warns of "serious consequences".
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey's actions are "fully in line with Turkey's rules of engagement" and that "everyone should respect the right of Turkey to defend its borders".
Mr Erdogan focuses on Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Mr Putin also broadens the line of attack.
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Mr Putin insists it was "impossible" for Turkey not to have known it was shooting at a Russian plane.
He says Russia had not received "a clear apology" from Turkish leaders, nor any offer of compensation or promise to "punish the criminals".
A defiant Mr Erdogan says his country does not need to apologise for violations of its airspace. However, he does appear more conciliatory.
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Mr Erdogan accuses Russia of using the downing of the jet "as an excuse to make unacceptable accusations against us", and accuses Russians of "mistreating" Turkish citizens who were in the country for a trade fair.
However, he again sounds a note of conciliation, suggesting a meeting with Mr Putin at the upcoming Paris climate summit.
President Putin signs a decree imposing sanctions on Turkey.
President Erdogan says he is "saddened" by the downing of the plane but does not use the word sorry.
Mr Putin rejects a request from Mr Erdogan for a meeting at the Paris summit and launches into another attack.
He says "we're all sorry" about the state of Russia's relations with Turkey now. "I myself did a great deal to build those relations over a long period."
The allegation infuriates Mr Erdogan, who threatens to resign if Turkish government involvement is such a scheme is proven.


Great Britain hope Kyle Edmund can spring a surprise on day one of the final in Belgium and put the visitors within sight of a first Davis Cup victory since 1936.

Edmund will make his competition debut against Belgian number one David Goffin in the opening match (12:30 GMT).
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British number one Andy Murray will then take on world number 108, Ruben Bemelmans.
The best-of-five tie takes place over three days in Ghent's Flanders Expo.
A capacity crowd of 13,000 is expected each day, with more than 1,000 Britons due at each session despite recent security fears in Belgian capital Brussels, 35 miles away.
The British team arrived a day later than planned on Monday but Murray said the team were "comfortable" with security efforts since their arrival.
"I know the situation has been difficult for everybody who are making the travel plans," said GB captain Leon Smith.
"But I know they wouldn't miss it because they've watched us so passionately throughout this whole campaign."
Britain are trying to win the 115-year-old competition for the 10th time, but the first since Fred Perry led them to victory over Australia at Wimbledon in 1936.
Two years ago, Murray became the first British man since Perry in 1936 to win the Wimbledon singles title, and now he stands on the verge of matching another of his predecessor's achievements.
"To win the biggest team competition in tennis, having beaten the other three Grand Slam nations [USA, France and Australia in previous rounds], I think it would be a huge victory for everyone in the team," said the Scot.
"It would be well deserved as well. It's taken a lot of time and hard work from many of the players, many of the staff, coaches, physios, everyone."
Belgium have never won the Davis Cup and their only previous final appearance was a 5-0 drubbing by Britain in 1904.
"For us it's a huge event," said Belgian captain Johan Van Herck. "We try to go one further. I think the whole country will be behind us and we'll try to keep the trophy here."
Van Herck will hope to put some pressure on Murray in the second tie by ensuring the hosts have an early lead. That is the theory.
However, it could just as easily be argued that a surprise win for Edmund would all but determine the tie after just one match, with Murray involved in the next three rubbers.
Goffin said: "I don't know Kyle a lot. I think he has a great potential. On clay he could be a really good opponent. He won challengers on clay court. I think he's really talented."
Edmund said: "This is definitely going to be the biggest crowd I've played in front of. Probably the biggest occasion. It's a new experience for me. It's something I'm going to have to learn as I go through the match. But it's a good problem and it's exciting."
The second rubber appears something of a mismatch, with left-hander Bemelmans having won just three matches on the ATP Tour this year, compared to Murray's 69 wins and four titles.
Murray also boasts a terrific record in the Davis Cup, with just two singles defeats - against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in 2005 and Italy's Fabio Fognini in 2014 - and 25 victories.
The issue for Murray could well be preserving energy on the indoor clay court before two more days of doubles and singles action.
Bemelmans said: "It's the first confrontation I have with him, match or practice. It's going to be new for him, as well. I think I probably know him better, how he plays, than him me. Maybe I have a slight advantage there."
Murray said: "I know his game a bit, but actually I don't know the Belgian players that well because I've never played against any of them except Goffin. It's quite a strange situation to be in. Whoever had played the first day, I would never have practised with them or played against them, so it doesn't change much."
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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) confirmed that the suspension of Mali's Football Association (FEMAFOOT) has been lifted by the sport's world body Fifa.

Mali were originally banned from global football in March after the country's Sports Minister Housseïni Amion Guindo had dissolved the executive committee of FEMAFOOT.
Fifa, who do not look kindly on government interference, had said the ban would only be lifted when the FEMAFOOT board was reinstated.
On Saturday, Caf announced that a letter dated 28 April 2017 and signed by Fifa Secretary General Fatma Samoura had confirmed the reinstatement of FEMAFOOT's executive committee, thereby allowing Mali back into the international fold.
Caf say Mali are now clear to participate in the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon from 14 to 28 May 2017.
Ethiopia would have replaced holders Mali at the tournament if the suspension had not been lifted.
Mali will be based in Libreville for the U-17s Nations Cup and are set to play in Group B alongside Angola, Niger and Tanzania.
The hosts Gabon will take on Cameroon, Ghana and Guinea in Port Gentil in Group A.


A hospital trust has apologised for placing a "do not resuscitate" (DNR) order on a patient with Down's Syndrome - and listing his learning difficulties among the reasons for doing so.

The family of Andrew Waters was not consulted or informed and found out only after he was discharged from hospital in Margate, Kent, in 2011.
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust has admitted breaching his human rights.
Mr Waters died in May, aged 53, but the order did not have a bearing.
His family has never sought compensation over his death.
However, BBC News can report the case surrounding the DNR order after getting a court order protecting Mr Waters' anonymity lifted, with the consent of his family.
Mr Waters loved dancing, swimming and drama groups.
His family were horrified when, during a hospital stay related to his dementia, staff decided he should not be resuscitated if he developed heart or breathing problems.
The order listed Down's Syndrome and his learning difficulties among the reasons.
Andrew's brother, Michael Waters, said: "For someone to make that decision, without consulting a member of the family or any one of his carers, was just totally unacceptable.
"No-one has the right to make such a decision in such a disgraceful way... to put those reasons down.
"We were there at hospital and involved in his care at every point.
"The form was a folded-up piece of paper found in his bag after discharge, by his carers.
"There was nothing wrong with Andrew's health at the time which would have had an effect on resuscitation."
The Waters family have welcomed the trust's admission that it breached his human rights.
Michael Waters added: "It's taken a long time for the hospital to admit this, which we've found hard.
"All we ever wanted from this case was a simple apology.
"People with Down's Syndrome deserve the right to live like you and me."
In a statement, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust said: "The trust accepts that it breached its duty owed to the patient.
"We apologise unreservedly for this and the distress caused.
"Actions have been taken to ensure this does not happen again and the trust has now reached a resolution with the family."
The lawyer who brought the case says trust breaks down between doctors and families if the reasons behind resuscitation orders are not communicated effectively.
Merry Varney, a solicitor with Leigh Day, also fought the case of Janet Tracey, which established last year that doctors had a legal duty to consult and inform patients about DNR orders.
She said: "Sometimes they can be really aimed at trying to give a patient a dignified death.
"This is not about giving up on someone or writing them off.
"But that's generally what I hear people say they feel, if they find out about these after the decision has been made.
"I still receive around three calls a fortnight from families or patients who are concerned about what a DNR means and whether it means not to treat more generally.
"Unfortunately, the portrayal of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in TV dramas sometimes suggests it's a quick fix and works for everyone.
"That's simply not the case - and there's a real onus on healthcare professionals to communicate that."
The learning disability charity Mencap described Andrew Waters' case as "unacceptable".
Its head, Jan Tregelles, said: "Many families who have lost their loved ones to poor care within the NHS have told us about the inappropriate use of DNR.
"There have been circumstances where these notices have been applied without the knowledge or agreement of families.
"And the orders have also been applied hastily, in inappropriate situations, solely on the basis of a person's learning disability.
"This highlights the failures of care that are a daily reality for many people with a learning disability trying to get access to good quality healthcare.
"1,200 people with a learning disability are dying avoidably in the NHS every year.
"The Government must take action to ensure that people with a learning disability get the right healthcare within the NHS and put an end to this scandal of avoidable deaths."


Josh Taylor wants a Scottish super-fight against Ricky Burns at Edinburgh Castle - but not quite yet.

The Commonwealth super-lightweight champion defends his title against South Africa's Warren Joubert at Meadowbank on 24 March.
And the 26-year-old plans to then have one more fight before meeting Burns.
"I feel that if I fought Ricky next week I'd win," said Taylor. "I have confidence in my ability but I want to gather experience and develop."
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Taylor remains unbeaten as a professional, having outclassed Alfonso Olvera in Las Vegas in January.
"I feel as if I need a little bit more experience at the level I'm at just now, get more rounds under my belt and be involved in a few good, testing fights before I get that chance to have a world title fight," Taylor told BBC Scotland.
"It's just a matter of being patient and developing as an athlete. I'd fight against any super-lightweight in the world but I don't want to rush, I want to develop and gain more experience so when that chance comes I'm ready for it.
"I don't want to jump into fighting for world titles when I don't feel as if I've had enough experience. The rate I'm going at now is perfect."
And while he says when the time comes he will happily fight WBA super-lightweight champion Burns anywhere, Taylor does have an ideal venue in mind.
"It would sell out anywhere but the dream would be Edinburgh Castle," added Taylor.
Taylor, who has been sparring with a host of top names including former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter, is keeping his sights firmly set on Joubert for now and is expecting a difficult night.
"Training hasn't really stopped since Vegas so I've never been out the gym," he added. "I'm already in good shape and ready to go.
"I just know about Joubert's record. He's had 35 fights, only four defeats and has avenged one of them.
"From what I have seen he's a come-forward fighter, he's aggressive, so it's looking like it's going to be another step up in class and another good fight for me."


Dumfries and Galloway Council is being asked to back a fans' bid to get a seat on the board at Queen of the South.

It has already agreed in principle to support the move by the Queens Trust.
The group needs the local authority to use its shareholding in the Dumfries club to get the issue discussed at its annual general meeting.
The supporter organisation hopes to secure a director's role or a place as a non-voting member of the board at the Scottish Championship side.
The Dumfries common good sub-committee is being asked to back a resolution being taken to the club's AGM.
The club has said that its door is "always open" for an "open and honest dialogue" with fans.
It has also appointed a supporter liaison officer to improve the relationship between fans and directors.


Peter Houston has told his Falkirk players they will need to improve if they are to finish the job of beating Kilmarnock and gaining promotion.

His side opened up a 1-0 advantage in the Premiership play-off final first leg, Will Vaulks scoring late on.
But Houston insists it is still all to play for when the sides meet in Sunday's return leg at Rugby Park.
"We were fortunate to win. There's so much work to be done," Houston told BBC Scotland.
"I don't know if that's Kilmarnock's best shot, but we can do better, we can pass the ball better, we can take more care of the ball."
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The game looked destined for a goalless draw before Luke Leahy took a quick free-kick to Craig Sibbald, who teed up Will Vaulks for the winning goal in stoppage time.
"I was disappointed that our good players never passed the ball well enough," admitted Houston, whose side finished as Championship runners-up.
"There were lots of lessons for our players to learn. I felt we let Kilmarnock bed in better than us, they started brighter than us, and we've got our goalkeeper to thank for making a great save in the second half."
Kilmarnock ought to have scored through Tope Obadeyi, but he sent the ball into the side-netting after rounding Falkirk goalkeeper Danny Rogers.
Kris Boyd also might have scored for the visitors, his header blocked by Rogers, and Killie must overturn their deficit to avoid relegation from the top flight.
Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark was frustrated by the chances his side missed, but also for not being awarded a penalty in the first half when Obadeyi appeared to be impeded by Leahy, but did not fall to the ground.
"My player's been fouled, but he hasn't gone down," Clark said. "A foul's a foul, whether he goes down or not.
"I try to get my players to do the right thing but do they have to go down now to get penalty kicks? I don't want to advocate that to my players.
"We're disappointed to be a goal behind, because for long periods of the game we were the dominant team. But we've got to dust ourselves down and go again and score two goals at least.
"I'm frustrated. I would have been okay with a 0-0, I came here to win, but to be behind to a goal like that is terrible.
"It was a dreadful goal from our point of view, no excuses for that, it was unacceptable. You're in injury time, you get all shirts back to defend your goal.
"We've shown that we had a lot of quality at times, we opened them up and we needed to finish them off."


Protesters have called for an end to the detention of immigrants during a demonstration at Scotland's only immigration removal centre.

Trade union groups, human rights campaigners and religious organisations held the protest outside Dungavel.
About 400 people, many with banners, gathered at the centre in South Lanarkshire to hear speakers including STUC president Lawrence Wason.
Police said the event passed off peacefully with no arrests.
Other speakers including the Reverend Sally Foster Fulton from the Church of Scotland and human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar also addressed the crowd.
Mr Wason said: "We want to see an end to detention. We want to see a different, more humane immigration system, and we want to see the UK living up to its global responsibilities and providing safe haven for those who need it.
"The people behind these walls are not a threat to our country. They are just people looking for a better life. We can have an asylum system without the need for detention."
The STUC recently called for meetings with detainees over concerns that some may have been on hunger strike, and in March wrote to Home Secretary Theresa May about the matter.
The request was denied and the organisation was refused access by the Home Office.
The request came after figures obtained by BBC Scotland revealed dozens of detainees have been held at Dungavel for many months and, in some cases, more than a year.
A Home Office spokeswoman said the home secretary had commissioned an independent review of detainees' welfare, which is due to be completed in the autumn.
She added: "Detention and removal are essential parts of effective immigration controls. It is vital these are carried out with dignity and respect and we take the welfare of our detainees very seriously.
"Detention is only ever used as a last resort, and for the shortest time possible, after all attempts to encourage individuals to leave voluntarily have failed."


The World Cup, the British Invasion, the Summer of Love, imported teams - and a bunch of US businessmen looking to make a buck - created a gleaming vision for professional football in 1960s America... only for it to quickly end in tears.

When Geoff Hurst smashed his third goal into the roof of the West German net in 1966, he not only secured the World Cup for England, he helped kick-start a bold plan to introduce the round ball version of football to America.
The venture launched on this day 50 years ago, but was facing an uncertain future just six weeks later.
The mid-1960s was the time of the so-called British Invasion of the US, when UK music, fashion, photography, drama and other creative arts were in huge demand Stateside.
That movement coincided with the emergence of fledgling satellite TV technology, which beamed the football World Cup in England to a captivated television audience on the other side of the Atlantic.
Their positive reaction to the football - a sport most viewers actually knew little about - prompted a group of US businessmen to get together to draw up plans to establish a professional football, or soccer, league in the country.
And in a strange quirk to the tale, the UK also ended up providing a majority of the teams, which were reborn with new exotic American names for the duration of the US season.
So Wolverhampton Wanderers became the LA Wolves, Aberdeen the Washington Whips, Hibs the Toronto City, Sunderland the Vancouver Royal Canadians, Stoke the Cleveland Stokers, Dundee United the Dallas Tornado, and Glentoran the Detroit Cougars.
Alan Rothenberg, the man who would later bring the 1994 World Cup to the US, was there on the inside when the plans were first hatched by that group of sports entrepreneurs.
"The 1966 World Cup in England had been shown on satellite television in the United States, and had been a big success," he tells me.
"I think it was the first time satellite had been used to broadcast sport to any great extent. So a bunch of entrepreneurs said to themselves, 'This is the next big sport.'
"There was no element of soccer evangelising. These were hard-nosed entrepreneurs, they knew sports, and they believed soccer was a great financial opportunity."
Back then Mr Rothenberg was a lawyer for sports entrepreneur Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team and Los Angeles Kings ice hockey team.
Cooke was also building the Los Angeles Forum indoor arena, and had an ownership interest in the Washington Redskins American Football team.
But as often happens with a new business idea, two rival camps of sports entrepreneurs emerged.  It meant that a duelling, politically combative pair of leagues came alive at the same time, both seeking control of the marketplace and of the game.
They were the United Soccer Association (USA), headed by Cooke and his allies and sanctioned by the US soccer authorities and global governing body Fifa, and the "outlaw" National Professional Soccer League (NPSL).
"The others did not get officially sanctioned, but decided to go ahead anyway," Mr Rothenberg recalls. "Also, we, as the official league, did not get a TV deal but somehow the NPSL did with CBS."
To make matters worse, the original plan of Cooke and his allies - such as Lamar Hunt, who went on to be an original founding investor in Major League Soccer in the 1990s - had been to launch the United Soccer Association league in 1968.
But the NPSL again outflanked its official rival and announced it would kick off its league in 1967.
"The USA league owners said, 'Jeez, we have got to do something.' So they turned to international transatlantic relations," says Rothenberg.
"They went to a whole lot of teams in England, Scotland, Ireland - and elsewhere - and brought them over to play in our league."
Each of the American soccer franchises, which stretched from New York to San Francisco, was allocated an imported club, and each of the teams were given a new name, and in some cases new playing kit.
The rebranded Aberdeen, Stoke City and Wolverhampton Wanderers (who represented Jack Cooke's own franchise, the LA Wolves), plus Bangu of Brazil kicked off the league on 27 May 1967, just before the famous "Summer of Love".
A straight fee for agreeing to take part was paid by the league to each of the imported teams,  with each US franchise paying the club's expenses.
"There were a number of reasons we turned to the UK for the bulk of the teams," says Rothenberg. "Remember it was the World Cup in England that had fired the initial interest. Also, by winning the tournament England was the uppermost soccer power in the world.
"In addition, it was the close season in England, and their FA was very co-operative in helping us find teams to take part."
He adds: "It was also a time when British things were generally in vogue in the US, and the nexus between America and the UK was stronger then. And Cooke as a Canadian was very British in his outlook, very UK-focused, in his Bond Street suits.
"I walked into all of that as a 28-year-old. I was a vice president of the league and its general counsel, and I also became more or less general manager of the LA Wolves team too."
In fact the LA Wolves went on to win the league, beating the Washington Whips (Aberdeen) 6-5 in a thrilling final on 10 July 1967.
"It was an abbreviated season and crowd turnouts across the board were disappointing," admits Rothenberg.
"The fans who came along really got involved, but most of them were not soccer converts unfortunately. They were people from around the world who already knew the sport and were curious to see if our league would be a success."
For every gate in five figures there were downsides,  and indeed gates of over 10,000 were very rare. When Northern Ireland's Glentoran (Detroit) hosted the Republic of Ireland's Shamrock Rovers (Boston) only 684 people turned up.
With hindsight the US just wasn't ready for two soccer leagues, maybe not even for one in 1967. At the end of the season the two leagues merged as the NASL, and  Cooke got out after just one more season.
"After the end of the first season it immediately became clear it had been a financial disaster for both leagues," says Rothenberg.
"All the owners who had invested money had been optimistic. But it was a great unknown that they were taking on, and ultimately they proved to be too early in trying to introduce soccer.
"It was inevitable that soccer would eventually become part of the US sporting landscape, with the big breakthrough of the 1994 USA World Cup.
"But 1967 provided a kick-start and soccer gained momentum in the 1970s - with the NASL, Pele, the New York Cosmos, and a great explosion in youth football which laid down the roots for future decades."


Two men have been arrested after meat, believed to have been pork, was smeared on the front door of a mosque.

A union flag was also placed on the door at the Al-Quba Masjid mosque in Sherwood, Nottingham, in the early hours of Sunday.
Nottinghamshire Police arrested two men, aged 27 and 30, on suspicion of a racially aggravated offence and they have since been bailed.
Ramadan prayers were taking place when the men were seen outside.
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Adeela Ahmed, from the mosque, said the former pub building was full of worshippers when two men were seen "hanging around" outside.
She said: "A few people were quite suspicious, we've got CCTV so it alerted somebody and then we could see these two guys.
"When they thought everyone had left they put some meat, which more than likely was pork, on to the door and then they got a union jack and they put it in the flower basket and were filming it.
"As Muslims we don't eat pork, a lot of people know that, it's highly offensive and they probably realised that."
Ms Ahmed said she was "shocked" and "angry" as Sherwood is a multicultural area and she never expected anything like that happen there.
"A lot of people are fearful," she said. "Lots of women feel quite nervous sending their children to the mosque."
Nottinghamshire Police said they were called at 01:45 BST on Sunday following reports of two men acting suspiciously at the mosque in Edwards Lane, Sherwood.
The force said a hate crime investigation was opened and two men were arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.


Leicestershire will not renew the deals of bowler Alex Wyatt and batsman Neil Pinner at the end of the season.

Wyatt, 25, came up through the club's youth academy and made his first-team debut in 2009.
Pinner, 24, signed from Worcestershire in 2014 and scored 365 first-class runs for the Foxes.
Chief executive Wasim Khan MBE told the club website: "They are both terrific professionals and we wish them all the very best for the future."


A council has apologised for suggesting Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson would be attending one of its festivals - despite him dying four years ago.

North Norfolk District Council incorrectly said people could "come see him!" in Cromer on Sunday.
The council quickly apologised after it was pointed out on social media Mr Anderson had died in December 2012.
It clarified the festival would be showing Thunderbirds memorabilia instead, as first reported by the EDP.
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On Facebook one post pointed out Mr Anderson was dead and another suggested his "resurrection" was "fitting for the weekend after Easter".
The council responded on Facebook admitting its "error" and describing it as a "pretty big fail".
The Gerry Anderson gaffe, in which the public was invited to come to Cromer to "meet him" (Mr Anderson), was also published on Twitter but the council has since deleted the tweet.
Mr Anderson, who created shows such as Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Stingray and Joe 90, died aged 83.
He had suffered from Alzheimer's since 2010 and the disease had worsened in recent months, his son Jamie said at the time.
The Gerry Anderson memorabilia is on display at Cromer's 60s Festival on 23 April and will include items from Stingray, Thunderbirds, Supercar, Fireball XL 5 and Captain Scarlet.


It's remarkable, given the strength of the Indian expat community in California, that Narendra Modi's trip to Silicon Valley is the first by an Indian prime minister for more than three decades.

In that time, the technology developed here has changed India immensely. Mr Modi is here to make sure it continues to do so for decades to come, but perhaps now with more benefit to those back home.
His visit, which was welcomed by more than 20,000 expats on Sunday evening at a stadium reception in San Jose, comes at a time when Indian and Indian-American success in Silicon Valley is truly formidable.
There's the charismatic Satya Nadella in charge at Microsoft. There's the 10-year-strong reign of Shantanu Narayen at the top of Adobe. And more recently, Sundar Pichai took over as chief executive of Google - a role many said had been years coming.
Indians in California say it's the blend of temperament and competitive spirit that brings success their way.
"If an old school friend starts a company in Silicon Valley," one Valley-based Indian tech executive, Mohit Aron, told me, "I'm going to start an even better one".
Mr Modi continues to ride the strong waves of support back home. A recent US think-tank study suggests 87% of Indians have "favourable opinions" of the leader.
Outside the stadium, that enthusiasm was on full display - though not without the accompaniment of a strong protest against his government.
Those not on "Team Modi" are angry at what they see as ignorance towards Mr Modi's past. In particular, they say he did little to prevent the killing of Muslims in the Gujarat riots in 2002.
And when it comes to Digital India, Mr Modi's plans to get a billion more Indians on the internet, they say that's a front to mass surveillance.
A letter, signed by more than 100 academics in Silicon Valley ahead of Mr Modi's visit, backed up this concern.
They believe the positivity around his leadership, particularly in the Indian press, is more to do with aggression from the government towards its critics.
Yet the support for Mr Modi in the US appeared genuine - and its his tech-savvy attitude to communicating that seems to impress people most. "We're very proud," said one supporter outside the stadium.
The SAP Center is in San Jose, a city that sits at the bottom of Silicon Valley, a region where Indians truly thrive.
Some 26% of tech companies here are founded or run by Indians and Indian Americans. That's more than the next five immigrant groups combined.
Mr Modi has come here on a mission to bring some of that success, and wealth, back to India.
To do it, he needs help.
Before India can even begin to think of itself as a genuinely major technology player, it needs to cover the basics.
Mr Modi, effortlessly adopting Silicon Valley's obsession with buzzwords, said the country needs both highways and "i-ways", by which he meant fibre internet, connecting each and every Indian town and village.
Earlier on Sunday, Mr Modi spent time with someone who could help, taking part in a Q&A with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
It was decidedly more A than Q, mind, as of 40,000 questions submitted to Mr Modi, only three were asked during the session.
They covered the rewards of getting online, particularly when it comes to creating jobs. Mr Modi spoke of his delight at his tweets and messages to other world leaders "going viral".
The last question, from Mr Zuckerberg, asked about Mr Modi's relationship with his mother.
Pausing, Mr Modi became emotional as he told of cleaning dishes for those less fortunate. The prime minister even appeared to cry.
An elderly Indian lady later told me it made her feel like he was "just like us".
Those who see Mr Modi less favourably say that was exactly its intention, a staged display designed to build his reputation as a man of the people.
The meeting at Facebook was mutually beneficial.
Mr Zuckerberg, keen as ever to expand Facebook's user base and global influence, talked up the prospect of connecting a billion more Indians to the internet.
In one of the most pointed exchanges in the entire session, Mr Modi said he hoped Mr Zuckerberg's motivations weren't purely about Facebook's bank balance.
For Mr Modi, this entire Silicon Valley visit is a chance to put a little pressure on the tech giants.
He wants India to graduate from being home to the low-end of the tech trade - call centres and cheap labour - and instead an attractive place to start a technology business.
Indeed, he wants India to be a great place to start any kind of business, and reverse the trend of great minds, particularly in tech, heading to California.
One parent outside the SAP Center, whose children were dressed in stunning, sparkling saris, said she believed when her girls grow up they will see moving back to India as a career aspiration - in the same way she saw the US as way to a better life.
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Colombians have voted in a runoff election between the incumbent president and a conservative rival.

With more than half the votes counted, President Juan Manuel Santos is leading his conservative rival Oscar Ivan Zaluaga with slightly more than 50%.
The campaign has been dominated by discussions on the ongoing peace talks with the leftist Farc rebel group.
Mr Santos, who launched negotiations in November 2012, lost the first round last month by a narrow margin.
Mr Zuluaga says he will impose tougher conditions in order to carry on with the talks.
More than 32 million Colombians were eligible to vote, but the turnout was low in the first round at just over 40%.
Mr Zuluaga, 55, is a former finance minister. He received 29% of the vote in the first round, compared to 26% for Mr Santos.
Their main disagreement between the two candidates seems to be on how to end a five-decade long conflict with the country's main rebel group, the Farc.
Mr Zuluaga initially said he would pull out of the talks and boost military attacks on the weakened rebel group.
That is the line adopted by his mentor, former president Alvaro Uribe, who was elected senator this year and is still one of the most influential figures in Colombian politics.
Later in the campaign he said he would continue to negotiate with the Farc provided the rebels renounced military action during the talks.
Mr Santos, 62, is aiming to conclude negotiations by the end of the year.
Government negotiators and rebel leaders have held several rounds of talks in the Cuban capital, Havana.
They have agreed on three points of the agenda drawn up in 2012:  land reform, future political participation and drug trafficking, which is allegedly the main source of income for the rebels.
Three other points remain to be agreed on: the rights of the victims, disarmament of the rebels and the implementation of the agreement.
On the eve of the vote, Colombia stopped to watch the national team in its opening match in the football World Cup.
Both candidates were quick to congratulate the team on its 3-0 victory over Greece in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte.
"This win for Colombia has moved us; and tomorrow [Sunday], we need to wrap things up by winning the presidency," said Mr Zuluaga.
"Let's go, Colombia. We started things off at the World Cup on the right foot. And tomorrow [Sunday] peace is going to be the winner," said Mr Santos.
Polls opened at 08:00 local time (13:00 GMT) and closed at 16:00. Results are expected shortly after polls close, as ballots are electronic.


Smoking breaks could be banned for thousands of council employees under new proposals, it has emerged.

Nottinghamshire County Council wants to bar its 9,000 employees from smoking during work time.
The ban would prevent staff in uniform smoking on their way to and from work, and also extends to e-cigarettes.
Public sector union Unison said the rules would be unenforceable, but the council said it has a "duty of care to protect the health of employees".
The local authority said the ban, to include all buildings, land and vehicles, was aimed at boosting its workers' health, increasing time spent working and reducing levels of sick leave.
Its stance on e-cigarettes would be open to review pending legislation to officially license them, it said.
The council's deputy director of public health John Tomlinson said smoking was still "public health's number one enemy" and the local authority was committed to taking action.
He added: "We are trying to be a supportive employer and have a duty of care to protect the health of our employees as part of a wider remit to take a leading role in promoting better health in Nottinghamshire."
Neighbouring Gedling Borough Council is also proposing similar measures for its employees.
Leicester City Council introduced a ban on staff smoking in working time in 2007, but they can smoke during their lunch breaks.
Smoking breaks are not allowed at Derby City Council either.
Brian Fitzpatrick, Unison services conditions officer, said: "We're supportive of public health and we haven't got a stance on this, but we are balloting members asking whether they would be for or against."
Employees get a short morning and afternoon break, but no smoking will be allowed during these periods under the ban.
Smoking will be allowed during lunch breaks but not in uniform or anywhere near council property, according to the union. It said staff should be offered more help to quit.
Mr Fitzpatrick said: "Say you work in highways, if you want to smoke, you need to take all your uniform off and go as far away from site as possible and have a cigarette and then come back.
"If you're in the parks department, you won't be able to - even when you're outside.
"I don't see yet how they could enforce it."
Nottinghamshire County Council declined to comment on how it planned to enforce the ban, and what the consequences for staff breaking the rules would be.
It is currently consulting on the proposals.


Coastguard teams and lifeboats have been involved in a search south of Aberdeen for a missing dog.

A member of the public dialled 999 at about 14:50 on Monday after the small terrier named Pepsi disappeared at cliffs at Findon.
Coastguard teams from Aberdeen, Stonehaven and Cruden Bay took part in a search along the coastline between Portlethen and Cove.
They were assisted by Aberdeen RNLI lifeboats.
Potential sightings were later reported in the Portlethen area.
Pepsi's owner Claire Muir, of Aberdeen, posted a message on Facebook appealing for help from anyone who may have spotted the dog in the area.
She wrote: "Saddest day for a long, long time in the Muir household today as our utterly, completely, immeasurably adored canine bestie disappeared whilst on her doggy daycare escapades.
"Despite incredible and quite unbelievable efforts from the Aberdeen, Stonehaven and Cruden Bay coastguard teams, our curly haired rascal hasn't shown up.
"They've sent us home but they're still there in the hope she's snuck off somewhere and may show up. We are holding out our very biggest and best hopes that this is the case - miracles do happen.
"If anyone sees our Pepsi in that area, or any other Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire area, please, please, please let us know."


The Islamic State (IS) militant group said it was behind a deadly attack on a bus carrying presidential guards in the Tunisian capital Tunis.

In a message on social media it said a suicide bomber carried out Tuesday's attack, which killed 13 people.
A backpack or belt containing 10kg (22lb) of military explosives was used, Tunisia's interior ministry said.
IS has already claimed two high-profile attacks on the country's tourism industry this year.
The White House has condemned the latest attack "in the strongest terms".
The explosion took place at a bus stop where the presidential guard picks up and drops off its staff, near the former headquarters of the party of deposed president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
In response, the authorities imposed a nationwide state of emergency and a nightly curfew in the capital.
Tunisia has also closed its border with Libya for 15 days.
The IS claim was largely expected, says the BBC's Rana Jawad in Tunis, but the nature of the attack - a suicide bombing - raises questions that will be difficult for the Tunisian authorities to answer.
It is still not clear whether the bomber boarded the bus reserved for the presidential guard, or simply got close enough to cause the deadly impact, the correspondent says.
The North African state's secular government is battling a wave of Islamist violence.
IS says it was behind an attack by a gunman on the beach resort of Sousse in June, killing 38 people.
And in March, IS gunmen attacked the famous Bardo Museum in Tunis, killing more than 20 people.
However, the group has not yet declared an official branch in the country.
Tunisia is also believed to provide the biggest contingent of jihadists overseas, with the authorities saying at least 3,000 of its nationals are fighting in Iraq and Syria.
Tunisians are also fighting alongside extremists in neighbouring Libya.


The NFL is returning to BBC television as part of a new two-year rights deal.

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The deal includes coverage of Super Bowl 50 on TV, radio and online, while a weekly highlights show will run on BBC Two and online from early November.
All three matches at London's Wembley Stadium will be broadcast live on either BBC Two or the BBC Red Button.
The BBC Sport website and mobile app will carry the best on-demand video clips throughout the new season, which begins on Thursday.
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"NFL has a growing fanbase in the UK and I'm delighted that the BBC can bring it free to air for our audience," said BBC director of sport Barbara Slater.
NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood said: "We are very pleased and excited to be back on the BBC."
New England Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2015, beating Seattle Seahawks 29-24.


Egypt defeated Ghana 2-0 in Alexandria on Sunday to go top of their 2018 World Cup qualifying group as the Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to win 2-1 in Guinea and move top of Group A.

Goals from Mohamed Salah and Abdallah Saied gave the Pharaohs the victory.
The result means Egypt are two points clear at the top of Group E.
Ghana are already in danger with just one point so far, but with four more qualifiers to come.
Egypt's first goal came from the penalty spot after Black Stars defender Harrison Afful brought down Mohamed Trezeguet two minutes before the break.
Roma's in-form winger, Salah, struck his spot-kick firmly into the middle of the goal to put his side ahead.
Salah had also come close after 25 minutes with an effort from close range but Ghana came back strongly after half-time, with Egypt's 43-year-old goalkeeper Essam Al Hadari making key saves from Christian Atsu just after the hour mark and Emmanuel Agyemang Badu in the 79th minute.
Saied then scored on the counter attack with five minutes to go to ensure the victory as Egypt bid for a first World Cup spot since 1990.
In the play-off for a place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Ghana hammered Egypt over two legs to qualify for a third successive finals appearance.
Uganda are second in the group, two points behind Egypt, following their 1-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in Kampala on Saturday.
Democratic Republic of Congo regained first place in Group A on goal difference from Tunisia after a 2-1 comeback victory over Guinea in Conakry.
The match was won through two goals in quick succession during the second half from England-based attackers.
Neeskens Kebano from second-tier club Fulham equalised on 54 minutes and Everton's Yannick Bolasie snatched the winner two minutes later.
Seydouba Soumah had raised Guinean hopes of a first group win by converting a 23rd-minute penalty.
DR Congo and Tunisia have six points each and Guinea and Libya are pointless in the only group where two teams have won both their opening two matches.
Only the five group winners will qualify to represent Africa at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.


Thousands of people have come forward following a worldwide appeal to find a stem cell donor for a Cardiff University student who needs a match in the next two months.

Vithiya Alphons, 24, has acute myeloid leukaemia but her Sri Lankan background makes the search hard as not many South Asian people are on donor registers.
She launched a social media campaign  to help find a match.
Charity Anthony Nolan said 5,600 have signed up in the last week.
"The impact of Vithiya's appeal has been nothing short of incredible," said Ann O'Leary, head of register development, at the charity.
"But Vithiya still needs to find her stem cell match and there are people just like her all across the world who are still waiting.
"We need to continue to diversify the register so we can find a match for all."
Miss Alphons was diagnosed with the aggressive form of blood cancer after falling ill just days after returning for her final year as an optometry student at Cardiff University.
She started feeling unwell with severe sickness and a fever, while she had a pain in her leg, so she went to her doctor for tests.
She underwent chemotherapy in Cardiff before being well enough to be transferred to a hospital in London, where she is from.
After her third course of chemotherapy, Miss Alphons felt better and thought she had beaten her illness.
But further tests showed the leukaemia was still in her blood and doctors told her the best option was a stem cell transplant from a donor, which is needed in the next two months.
Speaking to BBC's Asian Network Miss Alphons said she is grateful for all the support.
"I would just like to say thank you so much to everyone who has registered so far and please, please do carry on registering because you can save my life and you can also save so many other's lives.
"Please spread the word and help me to save my life."


Vigils have been held in Peshawar and elsewhere in Pakistan for at least 21 people killed in a university attack.

Four suspected attackers also died in Wednesday's assault on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda.
Military spokesman Lt Gen Asim Bajwa told reporters that major breakthroughs had been made in identifying the attackers but did not name them.
One Pakistani Taliban commander claimed responsibility for the assault, but its main spokesman denied this.
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Early on Wednesday, gunmen entered Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, 50km (30 miles) from Peshawar, and opened fire on students and faculty as they gathered for a poetry event.
Those killed were a professor, two gardeners, one caretaker and 17 students, according to Pir Shahab, superintendent of investigations, who spoke to AFP news agency. Most of the victims were shot dead at a hostel for male students.
The attack sparked widespread outrage in the country and candlelight vigils were held for the victims in the southwestern city of Quetta. Dozens of people protested in Karachi.
Authorities say they have gathered information from the mobile phones of the attackers about where they came from and who sent them.
"The terrorists were continuously conversing on their mobile phones, two of which we have recovered," Lt Gen Bajwa said.
But he said the information was "sensitive" and would be shared with the public later, according to Dawn newspaper.
BBC Urdu's Asad Ali Chaudry says there is a symbolic value attached to Bacha Khan University, as it is named after a Pashtun nationalist leader who believed in non-violent struggle.
The title of Wednesday's poetry programme in his honour was "peace", he adds.
Just days ago, some schools in Peshawar were closed by the authorities amid reports that militants were planning an attack.


The Chinese family behind the failed takeover of Hull City remain "seriously interested" in buying the club.

An agreement to sell to a group led by Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li fell through amid reports that they did not meet the Premier League's owners' test.
But Li told the Daily Mail: "We still want Hull City and our ambition is to build the club and make it one of the strongest in England."
The consortium paid a seven-figure deposit before the deal collapsed.
The Hull Daily Mail reports the sum paid was around £6m and the consortium's period of exclusivity is now over. At least one other consortium is interested in opening negotiations, the newspaper adds.
Hull were put up for sale in 2014 after owner Assem Allam, who took charge of the club in 2010, was incensed by the FA's decision to reject his request to change the club's name to Hull Tigers.
The club have been without a permanent manager since Steve Bruce resigned in July following a fall-out with Allam's son, vice-chairman Ehab Allam.
Mike Phelan has been placed in caretaker charge and won the Premier League's manager of the month award for August after victories in their opening two league games.


Five thousand knives have been donated by two police forces to help build a national memorial to victims of knife crime.

The West Mercia and Warwickshire forces handed over all weapons seized over the last two years.
They will be used to build a sculpture of an angel, with each knife forming a feather in its wings.
The British Ironworks Centre plans to find 100,000 knives to complete the statue, expected to stand 20ft high.
Sculptor Alfie Bradley said he hoped it would be completed by the autumn.
In all, some 10,000 weapons have been donated so far.
"There's no uniformity, so it's going to be a complete collage of knives," Clive Knowles, managing director of the British Ironworks Centre, said.
"There are a lot of what were clearly originally kitchen knives, but there have also been flick knives, razor-type knives, garrotting wires, homemade knives and ones made in prison from door bolts.
"One flick knife was disguised as a lighter and another two were designed to fit inside a fake mobile phone.
"I think you're going to look at the sculpture and realise how many knives there are on the streets of the UK. That's going to be the really shocking thing."
Mr Knowles said the Save A Life, Surrender Your Knife campaign was receiving regular deliveries from the Metropolitan Police, while knives were also being donated by the Lancashire and West Yorkshire forces later this month.
He said the sculpture would be the only national memorial of its kind and councils in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham had already offered to provide a permanent home for it.