Contador received the sanction after testing positive for banned anabolic agent clenbuterol.

Williams unveiled their new FW34 car for the 2012 World Championship season.

Steve Waugh has warned that Ricky Ponting cannot go on forever and selectors must start planning for his departure.

Britain celebrates the birthday of Charles Dickens.

Ajmal claims the ICC has allowed him extra leniency, up to 23.5 degrees, beyond the allowed 15 degrees.

UNICEF says at least 400 children have been killed in 11 months of violence.

Date brought a month forward after clashes in Cairo between police and protesters over deadly football violence.

Alleged mastermind Lakhvi's counsel made a formal request in court to delay the visit until after February 12.

Qatar throws its support behind Arab uprisings swept the region, unseating autocrats in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.

China says it is considering sending its own envoys to relevant Middle East countries.