Governing party to debate Islam and French secularism, discussion seen as answer to challenge from far-right.

Israel wary of what will be the first time since Iran's 1979 revolution that Iranian warships pass through the canal.

Players and officials barred from using social networking site Twitter during World Cup matches.

Pakistan's attack in the absence of banned pair Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir should not be underestimated.

ICC checking whether the Salman Butt has breached the terms of his punishment.

Thousands of Shi'ite demonstrators gather in Bahrain's capital to mourn for a second protesters killed in clashes.

Pupils as young as six are seen being kicked and beaten by teachers and teenage custodians in a video.

Genuine gratitude goes a long way in engaging people and binding them together.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman says his party will not allow rulers to hand over Raymond Davisto the US.

"If (Pakistani) rulers hand him over to America then we will target these rulers" says Taliban spokesman.