China is the first major nation to flag support for the Taliban, stating it was ready for 'friendly relations'

The insurgents mixed threats and lure with propaganda and psychological warfare as they took city after city

Washington could also block aid to Afghanistan from multilateral lenders like the IMF, World Bank

Beijing says it respects the right of the Afghan people to independently determine their own destiny

The situation caused such a commotion that US troops fired into the air to restore order

The towering striker, who only turned 21 last month, has now scored a phenomenal 62 times in 61 games for Dortmund

The decision immediately rules him out of the US Open and casts further doubt on his future in tennis at the age of 40

It has been 10 days after the Argentina superstar revealed he was ending his 20-year career at the club and joined PSG

Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool all displayed their credentials to take City's crown with commanding victories

The England captain was absent from the Spurs squad with his future at the club still in doubt over interest from City