“I played solid all throughout the week,” said McIlroy said.

Turban wearing tradition is feared to be under threat.

Growth in Japan's export-driven economy slowed in the three months to June.

Dealers awaited fresh stimulus by US, Europe and China, while Japan showed growth slowing.

Venezuela is planning a guerrilla war to fight off a possible US invasion.

Iraq gives final statement to Total to either sell its dealings or to sell its stakes.

Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi on Sunday ordered the surprise retirement of his powerful defence minister.

Spared Sunnis after rounding up a group of men near a northern Iraqi town.

Afghan, Nato forces capture 5 insurgents allegedly linked to militants in Pakistan; seize large cache of explosives.

World Cup holders save two match points against Brazil.