A prominent Malaysian official on Thursday encouraged young Muslim teenagers to get married if they cannot resist having sex and promised money to help them start a family — a stance that drew criticism from women’s rights activists. Mohamad Ali Rustam, chief minister of southern Malacca state, said the moves could help reduce a growing problem of babies being abandoned by girls who have unwanted pregnancies.

Aug. 5: Asafa Powell’s injury may have delayed the race of the season but Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay said on Thursday that they still expect a fast 100 meters race at Friday’s Diamond League meet here.

Yuvraj Singh points to spectators (unseen) allegedly taunting him during the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday.

Home alone, US President Barack Obama turned 49 on Wednesday. First lady Michelle Obama has taken their youngest daughter, Sasha, to Spain.

New Orleans, Aug. 4: BP claimed a key victory on Wednesday in the effort to plug its blown-out well as a government report said much of the spilled oil is gone — though what’s left is still nearly fi

London, Aug. 4: A Canadian-based consortium led by a Syrian businessman said on Wednesday that it is close to buying Liverpool from the club’s American owners.

The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is

A senior Lebanese Army officer says Lebanese and Israeli troops have exchanged fire on the border and one Lebanese soldier has been lightly wounded.

A maze is constructed in London’s Trafalgar Square between the fountains at the foot of Nelson’s Column on Monday as part of a project by the West End Partnership to encourage visitors to explore the

Sri Lanka were 102 for two in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the third and final cricket Test against India at P Sara Oval here on Tuesday.