Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, a Gujarat resident who had travelled to Russia for further studies, enlisted in the Russian military to avoid a prison sentence in a drug-related case. Photograph:......

'Deputy caliph' of Islamic State killed in Iraq

The Iraqi Prime Minister said that personnel of the country's national intelligence service, working with coalition forces commanded by the United States, had killed the head of Islamic State in......

Israel confirms killing Nasrallah's presumed successor

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said that Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut earlier this month. IMAGE: Smoke billows over Beirut's southern......

India makes first contact with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Sunday met the Egyptian leadership and established first contacts with the Muslim Brotherhood that is set to dominate the post-Mubarak political landscape......

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream on life support after Australia loss IMAGE: China coach Branko Ivankovic said China's mission in their June matches against Indonesia and Bahrain was......

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

'For me, the strongest side even with injuries throughout the tournament is India without a doubt.' IMAGE: India take on Ireland in their opening match in New York on June 5 followed by the......

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

IMAGE: A Morocco fan celebrates outside the stadium after the match. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters Political leaders, sports stars and celebrities took to social media on Saturday to......

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

IMAGE: Multiple Olympic and world champion Mo Farah celebrates. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Multiple Olympic and world champion Mo Farah was brought to Britain from Djibouti at the......

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

'Tell your kids. Tell your loved ones. Tell your mates. Whisper it, yell it, scream it, put it on a T-shirt and wear it to bed. Hard work gets you places' IMAGE: Australia fans celebrate......