Wayne Rooney performs shock u-turn by signing a new five-year contract with Manchester United.

Two Pakistani men are beheaded by the sword in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of rape, says Saudi ministry.

NATO chief warns that lives of soldiers and civilians could be endangered if Wikileaks releases more secret documents.

Gilani reveals that Musharraf gave approval for US drones to make surveillance flights over the country.

Rebel group says three members killed in Indian gun battle were on suicide mission to attack Indian military bases.

Taliban-style bomb attack kills a district governor Abdul Ghafour in eastern Afghanistan.

Mine blast kills six soldiers, injures two others in Yakh Kandao area in Upper Orakzai.

US nudges Pakistan to do more on the war against terror after a string of disputes on how to fight Islamic extremism.

John Terry admits Wayne Rooney would be the ideal signing for Chelsea if unsettled Manchester United striker quits.

Australian captain Michael Clarke blames dew for team’s failure to defend 290-run target in first ODI against India.