Security forces in Bangladesh arrested more than 300 people as the first nationwide general strike was marred by violence.

The Netherlands play surprise package Slovakia today.

Chile will be out to derail Brazil’s drive towards a World Cup title when the South American teams meet today.

Kyrgyzstan voted on a new constitution aimed at creating a parliamentary democracy by ignoring warnings.

McChrystal issued a highly critical assessment of the war in Afghanistan just days before he was sacked.

Demonstrators protested across India against a government move to reduce popular fuel subsidies.