More than a dozen houses, shops have been burnt overnight in the town of Alutgama.

Thomas Mueller claimed a hat-trick as Germany opened their World Cup on Monday

Blasts went off as the ISIL militants targeted the rebel brigades and al Qaeda affiliated al Nusra Front allies.

Washington deploys extra troops to protect its embassy in Baghdad; mulls air strikes against militants.

Karzai's office issues statement asking Pakistan to take all steps to reduce civilian casualties.

Nehma Ali Shah was attacked as he returned home from the Central Jamaat Ahle Sunnat mosque.

Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice now face up to seven years in prison.

A point apiece leaves both sides tied for second place in Group F with Argentina leading the way.

Strange as it may sound, 16 of the 32 teams at the World Cup have players who share a birthday.

Will stay in charge for T20 home internationals in place of Lehmann .