Greece asks for bailout extension as clock ticks down

The proposals appeared so far apart that success seemed higly unlikely A drop of water is seen on a Greek 20-drachma coin depicting ancient Athenian politician and general Pericles. Photograph:......

EU makes last-ditch bid to save Greek bailout

Image: Greece, which has received nearly 240 billion euros in two bailouts from the European Union and International Monetary Fund since 2010, is set to miss a 1.6 billion euro debt repayment to......

Japan beat Aus on penalties, enter Asian Cup SF

Yuji Nakazawa blasted in the decisive spot-kick to lift Japan to a 4-3 victory over Australia on penaltiesand reach the Asian Cup football semi-finals on Saturday. The match finished 1-1 after......

China, South Korea through

China and South Korea were among five teams to confirm their places at next year's Asian Cup finals on a hectic night of qualifying on Wednesday.Iran, Iraq and Oman also booked their trips to next......

Brazil not to fight Aussies

Champions Brazil are determined not to get dragged into a physical battle with Australia in Sunday's World Cup Group F match. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, while showing respect for his......

Don't get in to a fight, coach tells Brazil

Champions Brazil are determined not to get dragged into a physical battle with Australia in Sunday's World Cup Group F match. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, while showing respect for his......

Weary but jubilant Aussie fans celebrate win

Jubilant Australians straggled into work on Tuesday after staying up late to watch Australia score their first-ever World Cup finals win. Thousands of fans braved the winter cold to gather at pubs,......