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......

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......

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......

India may import next batch of cheetahs from new countries

India is considering importing cheetahs from northern Africa due to concerns that these big cats from Namibia and South Africa have developed a winter coat in the Indian summer, officials said on......

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick......

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.  IMAGE: Angel Di Maria of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Uruguay and......

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Bakhtiyar Yusupov, said he set up the team to make players 'feel at home, regardless of their social status' IMAGE: A boy hangs from a goalpost in St Petersburg. Photograph: Anton......

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: AC AC Milan's Fabio Borini celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bologna in their Serie A match (Image used for......

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

News of all that transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Manchester City's attempt to halt a UEFA investigation into......