27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that......

Gunmen attack EU mission in Mali capital; 1 attacker dead

Gunmen launched an attack on the European Union military mission's headquarters in the Malian capital, Bamako, the apparent latest in a string of attacks on Western interests in the region. Armed......

Gunmen attack luxury hotel in Mali, take 170 people hostage

Two gunmen went on a shooting rampage at the luxury Radisson Blu hotel in Mali's capital Bamako, taking 170 guests and staff as hostages. Automatic weapons and explosions could be heard from......

Indian-American woman killed in Mali attack

An Indian-American woman is among at least 27 people killed during a deadly siege of a Mali hotel by terrorists. Anita Ashok Datar, 41, is the sole United States citizen to have been killed in the......

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

IMAGE: Lady Gaga performs during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant......

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar. IMAGE: Switzerland's Breel Embolo......

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Mbappe-Messi double act powers PSG to easy win IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe gets a hug from team-mate Lionel Messi after scoring Paris St Germain's third goal against Olympique de Marseille at Orange......

Kanoute latest big name to head for China

China's growing popularity as the preferred destination for ageing former English Premier League players shows no sign of slowing with striker Frederic Kanoute completing a move to Beijing Guoan,......

Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas denied on Sunday that he racially abused Sevilla's Malian striker Frederic Kanoute in Saturday's 0-0 La Liga draw at the Nou Camp and the pair later settled their......