Afridi invites PTI chief and prime minister to participate in the match.

Pledge follows Philippine resident's surprise meeting in Japan with Murad Ebrahim, the country's top Muslim rebel.

Afghan presidential candidate vows to reject election result, saying he was victim of massive ballot-box stuffing.

Kremlin was quick to disown statement by a man widely seen to be President Vladimir Putin's close advisor on Ukraine.

Iraqi forces carrying out major campaign of air strikes on militants in Tikrit.

Federation says it is disappointed by the decision.

'At least 16 people are dead. We have recovered 13 bodies so far,' says state home minister N Chinna Rajappa.

Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Ghana was not enough to overtake the Americans in second place.

Defeat means Russia have still yet to qualify for the last 16 since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Despite their extra man, South Korea could not penetrate the packed Belgian defence.