Israel announced on Sunday that it would allow all "civilian" goods into Gaza.

A powerful Paraguay side beat Slovakia 2-0 in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

Five civilians were killed and 24 others were wounded in three separate attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan.

Twin car bombs in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday killed 26 people and wounded 53, many of them women or traffic police.

Five-time winners Brazil are looking for a much-improved World Cup performance against the Ivory Coast today.

Bewildered England coach Fabio Capello was mystified by England’s dismal performance in the 0-0 draw with Algeria.

Pakistan may quickly release an Gary Brooks Faulkner who is being held on suspicion of wanting to kill Osama bin Laden.