Ronaldos' numerous misses cost Portugal the sizeable victory they needed to progress on goal difference.

United States also went through to the last 16 despite the 1-0 defeat in rain-sodden Recife.

US Soccer Twitter sent out to its followers a letter from coach Klinsmann for fans to fill in and give to their bosses

Army bombards Miramshah bazaar, Zafar town areas through cannon and tanks, says intelligence official in Miramshah.

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has had two failed attempts to appoint a new prime minister.

Australian Deputy PM says it was now 'highly, highly likely that the aircraft was on autopilot' when it went down.

About dozen officers of Iran's paramilitary Quds Force have been sent to Iraq to advise Iraqi commanders.

Blast shook the Emab Plaza as shoppers were buying groceries.

Comments come after reports that leader of mass protests advising army chief on how to tackle Thaksin for 4 years.

Ex-officials urge Obama to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds their use, introduce stricter rules.