The shelling came as a rebel group that often fires on the capital began an assault on Syria's largest prison

Norwegian police say that more than 200 asylum seekers, have crossed the border into wealthy Norway this year

Italy's Vinci and Pennetta are set for a Saturday afternoon trophy showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium

Death toll rose after rescuers recovered five more bodies from debris of shattered restaurant, surrounding buildings

Morgan made 92 as England successfully chased a total of 300 for only the fourth time in one-day cricket

Ticketmaster was still offering several hundred tickets for between $150 and $1,500 late Friday

Vinci to face 26th-seeded compatriot Flavia Pennetta in Saturday's final

German proposals for compulsory quotas within the Europe Union were rebuffed by nations in the east

Khan, a former human rights lawyer, will stand in elections being held next May

Explosions ripped through the suburban trains during the evening rush hour in July 2006