An unidentified man, claiming to be a Kabul MP, managed to meet Kandahar governor, police and intelligence chief.

New York’s main contract rose 93 cents to $103.24 a barrel.

The World Bank says nominations will be accepted through March 23.

Misbah, who lost his first one-day series as captain after four wins, says England were the better side.

Donald got his US PGA Tour season off to a solid start with a first-round 70 in the Northern Trust Open.

Darcis upset Czech fourth-seed Radek Stepanek 7-6, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP San Jose Open.

"I probably didn't play the greatest today, but I was able to kind of salvage a good round," said Mickelson.

Veteran Marco Di Vaio scored a first-half brace and Robert Acquafresca added insult to injury late on.

Most soldiers recruited in Kandahar have families in Pakistan.

Senior Saudi official calls on the Taliban to lay down their arms and renounce al Qaeda.