Assad appoints Prime Minister Naji Otri as the caretaker premier.

Alonso refuses to term Australian GP disastrous.

Federer advances but top-seed Woznizki crashes out.

The plant had already been raided by al Qaeda fighters on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton says McLaren would come back hard in the second race in Malaysia.

Security agencies leave no stone unturned to secure the city before tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final clash.

Joint statement expected on second day of talks between the home secretaries.

Negotiations on a transition of power from Saleh have stopped.

Protesters and security forces clash in southern Syrian city of Sanamen.

Opener Gayle hits back at coach’s criticism.