Wales dominates Japan in rugby test series
Sapa-AFPA second-string Wales team twice came from behind to beat Asian champions Japan 22-18 in the opener of their two-Test series.
Pele: Brazilian team not good enough
Sapa-AFPBrazil's current side are not good enough to win the Confederations Cup, football legend Pele has said.
At least four dead in US rampage
Sapa-AFPA gunman has killed at least four people in a shooting rampage in the US state of California before police shot him dead in a college library.
All Blacks repeat World Cup glory over France
Sapa-AFPThe All Blacks have stretched their Eden Park winning streak to 30 in 19 years after beating France 23-13 in an untidy encounter.
Militants blow up historic Pakistan building
Sapa-AFPMilitants have blown up a historic building in violence-plagued southwest Pakistan after shooting dead a guard in a predawn attack.
Egypt's Mubarak goes back to court
Sapa-AFPThe second hearing in the new trial of Egypt's fallen dictator Hosni Mubarak is to take place, after he successfully appealed against a life sentence.
Obama in Africa: A bang for US buck
Sapa-AFPThe White House has insisted President Barack Obama's looming trip to Africa is long overdue and it will be a great 'bang for the buck'.
Mali Tuaregs and Bamako on brink of election deal
Sapa-AFPMali's rebel Tuaregs are ready to sign a deal that would pave the way for nationwide polls but interim authorities have demanded further amendments.
US urges Zim to allow election observers
Sapa-AFPThe United States has urged Zimbabwe to allow international monitors to watch elections due to be held by late July.
Iran elections: Rowhani gets clear lead
Sapa-AFPWith results in from 10% of the polling stations, Hassan Rowhani has a clear lead, with 49.87% of the vote in Iran's presidential election.
