Iran has sentenced to three years in jail a pro-reform journalist accused of insulting supreme guide Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and banned two reformist newspapers, an opposition website reported.

Geneva, Sept. 27: The Organisation of the Islamic Conference on Monday asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to back a report which found “clear evidence” for legal action against Israel over

New York, Sept. 27: The United States federal prosecutors have launched a criminal corruption probe into one of the Afghan President, Mr Hamid Karzai’s brothers, The Wall Street Journal reported on Mo

Geneva, Sept. 27: The Organisation of the Islamic Conference on Monday asked the United Nations Human Rights Council to back a report which found “clear evidence” for legal action against Israel over

Singapore, Sept. 27: McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has come to the defence of Lewis Hamilton, saying he did nothing wrong in his collision with Mark Webber that dealt a major blow to his championship

Tokyo, Sept. 27: Defending champion Maria Sharapova fell victim to local favourite Kimiko Date Krumm in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open women’s tennis tournament on Monday.

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Rome, Sept. 27: Lazio joined reigning champions Inter Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday after a second-half goal from Argentine striker Mauro Zarate brought a 1-0 win at fellow high-riders Chievo.

Madrid, Sept. 27: Veteran French striker David Trezeguet scored twice as promoted Hercules took another big league scalp defeating Sevilla 2-0 on Sunday.

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Perth (Australia), Sept. 27: Three-time world player of the year Jamie Dwyer said on Monday he has no concerns about heading to the Delhi Games as the Australian team chase their fourth consecutive Co

Prince Charles will open the Commonwealth Games in Delhi next week, the heir to the British throne’s office said on Monday, playing down reports of a row over who would preside over the ceremony.