US envoy plays down reconciliation talks with the Taliban, saying that leaders were not coming forward.

Disciplined South Africa downs Pakistan by eight wickets in the first one-day match.

Aid agency warns funds drying up fast, millions affected by floods could be at risk.

Finance Minister describes strategic dialogue with US as a shift towards sustainable development-led policies.

Caroline Wozniacki becomes the first ever Dane to secure year-end number one spot in the world ranking.

Pakistan great Javed Miandad says unfancied China should not be underestimated at Asian Games next month.

The Russian capital is a city with one of the biggest percentage of Muslims in Europe, but with only four mosques.

JP Duminy and Colin Ingram saw South Africa home, reaching 207-2 with 10 overs remaining.

UNHCR says thousands of people displaced by the floods are likely to spend the winter in camps

Wen Jiabao says he will visit India, stresses there is "enough space in the world" for both nations to prosper