Hagel, a decorated Vietnam veteran, is known for a fiercely independent streak and a tendency to speak bluntly.

A chargesheet has been provided to the accused and the next hearing will be on January 10.

Pope Benedict XVI called for a ceasefire and 'constructive dialogue' in Syria.

During his 3-day official visit, a decision could be made on how many US troops will stay in Afghanistan after 2014.

Syrian people through their revolution will move to a new stage where they will have an independent parliament: Morsi.

Australian star sanctioned for dissent at an umpire's decision, using obscene language, deliberate physical contact.

The win sees Udinese move up to eighth place, while Inter remain in fourth place.

5th-seed Czech Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon champion, continued her form slump in Sydney, losing 6-1, 6-1 to Cibulkova.

Scotland’s Andy Murray called on all his experience to defeat Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 7-6, 6-4.

We missed some good chances, with headers over the bar and Shinji Kagawa had one blocked on the line: Ferguson