Thai security officials on Monday proposed extending a state of emergency imposed across about a third of the country, including Bangkok, in response to Opposition protests that turned deadly.

Somali pirates have hijacked a Marshall-flagged chemical tanker carrying 18 Filipino sailors in the southern Red Sea, the EU anti-piracy mission said in a statement on Monday.

Airports in Britain, Germany and the United Arab Emirates have refused to offer fuel to Iranian passenger jets after unilateral sanctions imposed by Washington, ISNA news agency said on Monday.

American Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has wolfed down 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes to claim his fourth consecutive world title in one of the planet’s most bizarre sports: competitive eating.

Brazil coach Dunga has been sacked following the team’s World Cup quarter-final exit with charismatic Luiz Felipe Scolari, who won the title in 2002, immediately being tipped to take over.

World oil prices hit one-month lows on Monday as traders reacted to an uncertain outlook for energy demand in a fragile economic recovery, analysts said.
Prices hit $71.06 a barrel in London and $71.34 in New York — the lowest levels since June 7.

Frenchman Sylvain Chavanel claimed the leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France Monday after a gutsy ride in a second stage that witnessed a number of high-profile crashes.

Rafael Nadal said he was going to spend time fishing and partying before setting his sights on the one Grand Slam title he has never won — the US Open.
The Spanish world number one said he was heading home to his Mediterranen island of Mallorca to have fun with his friends on the beach after winning his second Wimbledon title. The 24-year-old claimed his eighth Grand Slam crown when he beat Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday.

Diego Maradona and his Argentina team received a warm welcome from thousands of fans who turned out to greet them on Sunday despite the side’s World Cup quarterfinals elimination.

Brazil coach Dunga and his entire coaching staff were sacked on Sunday following the team’s World Cup quarterfinal exit, a statement from the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) said.