Obama describes the war "as one of the most intense battles of the entire war in Afghanistan."

Australian Cricket captain Michael Clarke believes that the test line-up against India would be 'very open.'

Video identifies the American by the name of Inaam and the Briton as Abbas.

State news agency SANA reports Assad said he would not bow to mounting pressure and "plots".

Pakistan repays $145.79m to the IMF; scheduled to repay another $375m.

Juventus grab a five-point lead over Napoli.

Manager optimistic as team opens up 12-point lead over City.

Navy SEAL reveals he shot Osama bin Laden twice in the head.

55th Grammy Awards opened amid tight security at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

US official says they sent two convoys through Pakistan as a "test" on Sunday.