Depleted by the absence of high-profile names, Indian Premier League 2014 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have a tough task on hand when they lock horns with formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group 'A' match of the Champions League T20, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.
Home minister says Islamic State is a threat to entire world.
A man identified as "Al Karar the Iraqi", threatened the 'crusader' nations who are fighting together against the IS and the US capital was specifically singled out.
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has promised to give his Australian counterpart Mile Jedinak 'a big hug' before Tuesday's match between the teams as a thank you for his personal support in overturning Guerrero's drug suspension.
Skipper Kane Williamson's brilliant 97 and Matt Henry's maiden five-wicket haul gave New Zealand a comprehensive 68-run victory over Pakistan in the final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Friday. New Zealand won the series 3-2.
Alexandre Bissonnette, a French-Canadian political science and anthropology student, appeared at a Quebec City court on Monday, he also faces five counts of attempted murder.
In a massive blow to Pakistan cricket, all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was suspended by the ICC after his bowling action was found to be illegal.
Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow, FIFA said on Tuesday.
Former Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has revealed that racing legend Michael Schumacher is paralysed and has difficulty with his speech and memory, almost a year after a horror skiing accident.
The biggest art fair hits Hong Kong with the third edition of Art Basel.
"My USA (trip) demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days (sic)," Modi tweeted before his departure.
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'We've come up with an arrangement. They accept wearing a hair net. It's less aggressive, less showy,' said the education minister.
Despite a 'quite tight' schedule, the IOC was happy with the progress in preparation for the 2004 Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.
Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan is likely to announce his retirement from the One-day format after the World Cup, sources claimed.
"Bad actors" cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons at the cost of those trying to maintain peace and safety, United States envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said.
'No sovereign guarantee, no bank guarantee, no escrow account, yet a huge amount was paid as advance'
World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.
World leaders in arms led the unity rally in Paris showing defiance against the terror attacks that unfolded over three days leaving 17 dead. The families of those who died in the shootings were alongside them.
The killing of the militiamen was a "proportionate" reaction to the slaying of 9 Bangladeshi peacekeepers last week, the UN said.
Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.
Appreciative of the economic growth in India, the World Bank said on Wednesday it (the growth) has not generated more inequality in the country.
Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.
Observing that economy was "going well" in India, which has large internal markets, the World Bank said on Thursday that growth had to be labour oriented, even as it expressed concern over the mounting fiscal deficit.
Napoli ended Juventus's hopes of securing a record seventh Italian Super Cup after snatching a dramatic 6-5 shootout win.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.
Left dismayed by the terror strike in Peshawar which left 132 children dead, Pakistan's cricket team is planning to visit the attacked Army school and pay its tributes.
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Pakistan's experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he is ready to undergo a bowling assessment test from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Three-times Grand Slam winner Murray has struggled to regain form since undergoing hip surgery last January and was knocked out in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday having said the tournament could be his last as a professional.
Pending Indian visa forces PCB to push back date for Hafeez's testing
The Mercedes driver was fastest in every phase of qualifying to take pole with a time of one minute 42.553 seconds, a track record.
Azhar Ali tormented West Indian bowlers for 11 hours as he struck 302 not out to put Pakistan firmly in control of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Friday.
Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.
