Syrian rebels announce opposition to international peace conference on Syria if it does not result in Assad's removal.

Band leader Wallace Hartley played the instrument, trying to calm passengers as the ship slipped into frozen waters.

Argentine beats Swiss in straight sets at Swiss Indoors.

Red Bull driver wins Indian GP to become youngest four-time world champion.

He prefers to not focus on accession, as it means losing his mother.

Israel also dismissed the original report as "irrelevant".

Federeer to face top seed Del Potro in Basel final.

66 injured people undergoing treatment.

Afghanistan believes Baradar has enough clout to persuade the Taliban to make peace.

Baradar's release expected to be discussed in meeting between Pakistan and Afghanistan leaders next week.