Algeria's traditional bars are closing one after the other but illegal outlets are mushrooming.

Iran has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol Since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Buddhist monk alleges that Chinese agents were planning to poison him using devotees seeking his blessing.

The former Manchester United and England defender is now set to begin work under new England manager.

There’s the World Cup and the Euros but this match is the most important of my career: Franck Ribery

Of the four wins, it is by far the biggest title of his career.

IPL's governing council asks BCCI to submit report within 15 days.

Zardari says will consider invitation in light of Parliament's guidelines and advice of the government.

Indonesia's Islamic Defenders Front had mounted protests, vowing to intercept the "Poker Face" singer at the airport.

Sarkozy's allies have been implicated in a string of graft investigations and he could face questioning, charges.