Tiger Woods has won the storm-hit AT&T National for his 74th career title to pass Jack Nicklaus for second place all-time on the PGA Tour list.
The June figures marked the lowest reading since November last year, when purchasing managers’ index hit 49%, according to previously released data.
Pakistan, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, took advantage of Sri Lankan captain’s surprise decision to field first on a good batting track.
Usain Bolt’s honour of being The Fastest Man in the World was snatched away by Yohan Blake, the man they call "The Beast in Jamaica last night.
EU leaders have hailed a eurozone breakthrough, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressing that she stuck to her guns.
An attack on the main offices of a pro-government satellite TV channel near Damascus has killed three journalists and four security guards.
Bahrain has paid out $2.6-million in compensation to the families of 17 people killed in last year’s bloody crackdown on Shi’ite-led protests.
President Bashar al-Assad says Syria is in a state of war, ordering his Cabinet to crush the revolt even as fierce fighting continues near Damascus.
The Ecuadorian embassies in the US and UK have received over 10 000 messages in support of political asylum for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Zimbabwe have crushed favourites South Africa by nine wickets as the Twenty20 tri-nations series at Harare Sports Club reached a stunning climax.