Indonesia's Mount Merapi spewed more heat clouds and ash on Monday as the country struggled to care for 65,000 people displaced by the volcano and a deadly tsunami.

Paris, Nov. 1: The first outbreak of plague occurred in China more than 2,600 years ago before reaching Europe via Central Asia’s “Silk Road” trade route, according to a study of the disease’s DNA sig

Brasilia, Nov. 1: Ms Dilma Rousseff, elected Brazil’s first female President, tearfully thanked her predecessor and mentor Mr Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for her win on Sunday, and vowed to uphold his l

Washington, Nov. 1: US voters demoralised by a faltering economy look certain to hand Republicans a mid-term elections triumph on Tuesday after souring on President, Mr Barack Obama’s Democrats just t

Dubai, Oct. 31: Fast-rising Colin Ingram hit a sparkling century and Hashim Amla an aggressive 65 to lead South Africa to a formidable 286-8 in the second day-night international here on Sunday.

The

Dubai, Oct. 31: The International Cricket Council on Sunday rejected the appeals of Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer against suspensions for spot-fixing.

The two, along with fast bo

Madrid, Oct. 31: Cristiano Ronaldo hit double figures for the season with a late brace as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at promoted Hercules and stretch their lead at the top of the Spanish

London, Oct. 31: Newcastle romped to a 5-1 victory over Sunderland in the Tyne and Wear derby on Sunday as the Black Cats suffered a halloween horror show.

A hat-trick from captain Kevin Nolan and tw

Rome, Oct. 31: Injury hit Juventus stunned AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro on Saturday to finally ignite their scudetto hopes.

Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Del Piero scored the goals that took Juve

Paris, Oct. 31: Lee Westwood’s consecration on Sunday as the world’s top golfer bears testament to the consistency and sheer perseverance of the popular and down-to-earth Englishman.

Typically, his c