Leaders of the Sunni group say the punishment cannot be waived.

Villepin says he has strong suspicions French officials received illegal payments related to arms deals in 1995.

The Pakistani man is accused of stabbing a man to death in Indonesia and then chopping his body into pieces.

Part-timer takes two wickets as Sri Lanka take control of the 2nd Test.

Australia dismiss tourists for 260 on the opening day of first Ashes test.

Roger Federer seals place in semi-finals of ATP World Tour Finals with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory over Robin Soderling.

Rooney marks return with a winning goal in the Champions League.

Moderate earthquake of 5.0 magnitude jolts northwest Pakistan near border with Afghanistan, no reports of casualties.

Pakistan defeat Malaysia in field hockey final to win third gold in 16th Asian Games, qualify for London Olympics.

US President Barack Obama's grandmother says she prayed for him to convert to Islam during her Hajj pilgrimage