Kasab was one of more than 400 people on death row in India before his execution.

Ajmal Kasab was born in the dusty village of Faridkot, dropped out of school in 2000.

The last date on the calendar is actually December 23, 2012, not the 21st, and it merely marks the end of a cycle.

Panetta says US needs to 'stay involved in regions of the world where violent extremism has flourished'.

Chinese badminton star Yu Yang was kicked out of the London Olympics.

Wada reviewed a draft code that would slap a four-year ban on anyone convicted of using anabolic steroids

India says Pakistan was informed about the execution.

Hosts hope to level series against West Indies in second Test.

Veteran hopes to contribute in second Test against South Africa.

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi says Cairo-mediated truce will produce results in a few hours.