Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Wednesday he would launch a new party on October 1, as the retired general plots a return to the frontlines of the country's turbulent politics.

Jerusalem, Sept. 13: An Israeli settlement watchdog said on Monday that construction could begin on thousands of new homes this month if Israel does not renew a moratorium seen as key to US-backed pea

World number one Rafael Nadal completed a career Grand Slam title sweep on Monday by capturing his first US Open crown, defeating Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.

A new superbug from India thought to be resistant to nearly every known antibiotic poses a global threat, scientists warned today, urging health authorities to track the bacteria. "There is an urgent

Armed men kidnapped two foreign sailors in Cameroon's port city of Douala, a source close to Cameroon's police force said on Tuesday, confirming a report by their ship's Belgian owners. The two sailor

Hinwil (Switzerland) Sept. 14: Formula One team Sauber replaced Pedro de la Rosa with Nick Heidfeld on Tuesday, appointing the experienced driver for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Heidfeld, who d

London, Sept. 14: Arsenal will be without defender Thomas Vermaelen (achilles) and midfielder Abou Diaby (ankle) for their Champions League Group H opener at home to Portuguese club Braga on Wednesday

Stoke (England), Sept. 14: Stoke manager Tony Pulis’s emotional return to the dug-out after his mother’s death inspired his side to a dramatic 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Monday.

Pulis missed the

New York, Sept. 14: A grueling two-week US Open struggle that ended with a runner-up finish for the second time in four years is only the beginning for Novak Djokovic in more ways than one.

The 23-ye

Japan on Monday released the 14 crew of a Chinese fishing trawler involved in a collision with two Japanese coastguard vessels in disputed waters last week, but kept its captain in detention. The inci