At least 10 000 people have been killed by super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, officials said on Sunday.
One of the strongest typhoons ever to make landfall in the Philippines has left more than 1 000 people dead in the country, says the Red Cross.
The Boks have recalled JP Pietersen and centre Jaque Fourie after long absences to face Wales in Cardiff in the first test of their European tour.
Test captain Graeme Smith has been withdrawn from last three one-day internationals against Pakistan because of "post concussion syndrome".
Following an announcement by the DRC government declaring victory, M23 insurgents say they have "decided from this day to end its rebellion".
Ruling party official says it is inevitable that some people will never be allowed back into areas near the Fukushima nuclear plant.
A US drone strike on the Pakistani Taliban leader threatens government efforts to start peace talks.
Paul Anthony Ciancia, said to be "unresponsive" in hospital, has been charged with the murder of a federal officer at the LA International Airport.
Pakistan’s wily spinners gave a masterclass in slow bowling to bamboozle South Africa’s batting lineup and lead their side to a 66-run victory.
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has dumped a law against insulting the president, which has been used to arrest Robert Mugabe’s dissenters.