Critics say Maliki's sectarian policies have alienated and radicalised the Sunni minority

Two factions of TTP claim responsibility for attacks; say they were response to military's operation in N Waziristan

Pakistan fly to Bangalore on Friday to play the series, the first between the neighbours in nine years.

Sri Lanka plodded to 261-8 by stumps on the opening day with Junaid Khan and Wahab Riaz picking 7 wickets.

The plane had two pilots, two advisors, a photographer and a videographer aboard. All of them died.

Hamas allegedly fired rockets which Israel responded by bombings in the narrow strip using jets.

Spain striker marks debut for Chelsea with two strikes against Sociedad.

World number one progresses to third round at Cincinnati.

Jaitley told parliament that the US has overtaken Russia as the largest arms supplier to India in the last 3 years.

Rooney, who could now also become captain of England, expresses gratitude, says he will perform with great pride