A US missile strike kills six people in North Waziristan, hours after the Taliban blew up more NATO tankers.

Al Qaeda threatens to launch fresh attacks on Saudi royal family members in a video message posted on the internet.

Obama's anti-terrorism policies come into debate as first civilian trial of ex-Guantanamo detainee expected to begin.

One person was killed as 22 NATO tankers were torched in an attack claimed by the Tehreek-i-Taliban.

UNHCR says situation remains 'critically difficult', while shelter and recovery of people was still short.

Germany coach Joachim Loew and his side were honoured by Federal President Christian Wulff at a ceremony in Berlin.

Indian top-seed Somdev Devvarman recovers from slow start to reach the last-16 at the Commonwealth Games.

Olympic title-holder Abhinav Bindra and double world-record holder Gagan Narang launch India’s gold medal hunt.

Shakibal Hasan impressed with bat and ball to help Bangladesh to a morale-boosting win over New Zealand.

VVS Laxman defied a back injury to score an unbeaten 73 as India snatched a remarkable one-wicket victory in Mohali.