Open champion Rory McIlroy was unable to show off his prized Claret Jug to Northern Ireland's political leaders on Tuesday, admitting it needed a good clean after a big night out celebrating. The three-time major winner grinned as he apologised for turning ...

How will Israel deal with the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, and what are its plans for the day after fighting ends? PM Netanyahu with 'Jerusalem Post''s Herb Keinon Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/The Jerusalem Post. Herb Keinon, the diplomatic ...

The Government will not weaken tough targets to cut emissions, Ed Davey has announced in a move welcomed by green groups who accused the Treasury of trying to water down efforts on climate change. The Energy and Climate Change Secretary said the ...

JAMES-REAL MADRID, July 22 – Real Madrid on Tuesday signed Colombian striker James Rodriguez, the top scorer at the World Cup, from Monaco on a six season contract. Neither team gave the transfer fee, but Spanish media have spoken of a figure of ...

Being born into the Royal family guarantees many things: privilege, security and spectacular wealth to name just three. But in their first year, royal babies are more equal to their peers than they will be ever again, which perhaps explains the world's love affair ...

Commonwealth countries should not be worried by the prospect of Scottish independence, according to Alex Salmond. Scotland's First Minister said most of the 71 countries and territories had already gone through the same process as he argued that inward ...

BRITISH prime minister David Cameron has attempted to push a series of hardened economic sanctions against Russia and was trying to overcome the reluctance of France and Germany to co-operate in a Europe-wide response to the calamity that struck ...

Rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones has been chosen to carry the flag for Team Wales at Wednesday's opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old represented Team GB at the 2012 Olympics and won a silver medal in the hoop at the ...

As William and Kate's son gets set to celebrate his first birthday on July 22, NBC News takes a look back at the future king's first 12 months. About Us · Careers · Contact · Privacy Policy – UPDATED · Terms of Service · Site Map · Advertise · Ad Choices ...

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's elections commission said on Tuesday it will announce the result of the presidential election at 8 p.m. local time (1400 BST). Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is widely expected to be declared the next leader of the ...

London: Beleaguered England captain Alastair Cook should step down and take a break from the sport to avoid suffering from a damaging burnout that could end his career, a number of former England captains said on Tuesday. “For all the resolve ... to carry ...

AVA Malcolm was one of 12 babies from across Britain picked by the Royal Mint to receive a commemorative sterling silver keepsake. Share; Share; Tweet; +1; Email. Ava Malcolm with mum Karen. A SCOTS baby born on the same day as Prince George has ...

Israel reported one of its soldiers missing in action as the army's assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip entered its third week Tuesday under growing diplomatic pressure to end the violence. The Health Ministry in Gaza said the Palestinian death toll ...

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan is due to meet for the first time parents of the girls abducted by militant Islamists 100 days ago. He has been under intense pressure to meet the parents after being accused of handing the crisis badly. Parents pulled out ...

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The General Elections Commission (KPU) continued its open plenary meeting on ballot recapitulation of the presidential election here on Tuesday despite the absence of presidential candidate Prabowo Subiantos witnesses.

(Reuters) - Beleaguered England captain Alastair Cook should step down and take a break from the sport to avoid suffering from a damaging burnout that could end his career, a number of former England captains said on Tuesday. "For all the resolve... to ...

After leaving its mark on the TV business apart from smartphone and tablet industries of course, Xiaomi is all set to venture into the field of wearables with its Mi Band fitness device that has been affixed with a surprisingly low price tag of $13. This little gadget ...

For the majority of Northern Ireland's swimming team these Commonwealth Games are all about gaining experience and building towards Australia in four years time when the country should be sending a very strong outfit.

India registered a memorable 95-run win over England in the second Test at Lord's bringing an end to a draught of overseas victories. The win was more remarkable as it was the result of a team effort rather than an individual brilliance as has been case so ...

ZURICH, July 22 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse's chief executive said on Tuesday he does not believe the bank will suffer materially from a wide-ranging probe into foreign exchange trading by global securities regulators. The Swiss bank's Chief Executive Brady ...