The Indian government has bought a collection of letters, papers and photos relating to Mahatma Gandhi ahead of its planned auction in London.
Mark Boucher will undergo eye surgery after suffering a freak accident during the first day of the Proteas’ tour opener against Somerset.
The UN Human Rights Council is going ahead with plans to send a panel to probe implications of Jewish settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
From east to west Africa, a rise in religious extremism has led to a surge in deadly attacks and kidnappings by groups linked to al-Qaeda.
A gunman has killed four hostages in south-west Germany before shooting himself while resisting eviction from his apartment building.
Chelsea has confirmed that Daniel Sturridge is suffering from viral meningitis but the striker could recover in time for the Olympics.
The Palestinians are ready to accept a medical examination of the body of former leader Yasser Arafat if his family agrees.
Three musicians from Kenya have been charged for inciting ethnic violence through songs, under laws set up following deadly violence four years ago.
Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has been confirmed as the new manager of Tottenham following the shock departure of Harry Redknapp last month.
Mali’s interim government has ramped up diplomatic efforts to save the north from militant fighters who have smashed shrines in Timbuktu.
Iran has test-fired a ballistic missile capable of striking Israel as part of war games designed to show its ability to retaliate if attacked.
The US has moved new forces into the Gulf to keep strategic waterways open and strike deep within Iran in the event of a regional military escalation.
Roger Federer insisted on keeping the Centre Court roof open as long as possible, saying the rain intensified Wimbledon drama despite creating chaos.
A lab test to screen embryos for inherited risk of breast or ovarian cancer is "feasible" but controversy is unlikely to be stilled.
Barclays’s chairperson Marcus Agius has resigned over interest rate rigging accusations as the bank faced possible criminal prosecution.
Police arrested a teenage girl in eastern India on charges of killing her father and brother in a reversal of the usual "honour killing" scenario.
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.
Ecuador’s ambassador has been briefed by Swedish officials on the country’s judicial system, as Quito mulls whether to offer Julian Assange asylum.
More than 100 soldiers including two senior officers have quit the army in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to join a mutinous armed force.
India’s prime minister, Manmohan Singh has says that he is "confident" of strengthening ties between the two neighbours.
Fullback Metuisela Talebula bagged two tries as Fiji turned around a half-time deficit to beat Tonga 29-17 in Pacific Nations Cup match.
Robert Harley ended years of waiting for his big break when he came off the bench to score the winning try for Scotland in a Test against Samoa.
South Africa must defeat hosts Zimbabwe to reach the non-cap Twenty20 tri-nations tournament final at Harare Sports Club after losing to Bangladesh.