Iran is ready to assist the Iraqi government in its battle against extremist Sunni Islamists, President Hassan Rouhani has said. But he denied Iran had sent troops into Iraq to help bolster Iraqi government forces' defences. The insurgents - from the Islamic State ...

Forget Batman and Robin... it was Robben and Robin who were superheroes for the dynamic Dutch last night. What sweet revenge for them after what happened four years ago in the final in South Africa. Holland didn't just beat World Champions Spain, they ...

Ukraine's prosecutor general's office says pro-Russian separatists have shot down a military transport plane, killing all 49 people on board. The office said 40 service members and nine crew were killed early Saturday when the rebels shot down the Ukrainian ...

Steven Gerrard says that England will give it all they have in Saturday's World Cup opener against Italy - and there will be "no excuses" if they fail to deliver. Captain Gerrard has heard the concerns about the pitch, the weather and the threats of a more ...

Beirut: The capture of Iraqi cities Mosul and Tikrit by al Qaeda-influenced jihadis has not only redrawn the map of a country corroded by sectarian hatred. It could also redesign Middle Eastern national boundaries set nearly a century ago after the fall of the ...

The jet is thought to have crashed in the Indian Ocean on March 8 with 239 people aboard. SummaryMalaysia Airlines has begun giving out insurance payments to families of missing passengers of MH370.

Most importantly they have got the nerves out of their system because that is more than likely what cost them the game. Chile was far superior for the opening 20 minutes and worthy of the two goals it scored. The Socerrooos during this period looked liked ...

Afghans defied Taliban threats by voting Saturday in a second-round presidential election, as US-led combat troops wind down a 13-year war that has failed to defeat the insurgents. The Taliban claimed responsibility for two rockets that exploded near Kabul ...

Australia forward Tim Cahill promised his team would learn from Friday's 3-1 loss to Chile in their World Cup opener and insisted the Socceroos remained full of belief for the rest of their Group B campaign. 11 minutes ago PA Sport. 0 shares. Football - Cahill: ...

England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that Danny Welbeck will be fit to face Italy in their opening game against Italy in Manaus tonight. Danny Welbeck will be fit to face Italy in their opening FIFA World Cup Group D game against Italy in Manaus.

When least expected, the Dutch turned on the style with a barrage of spectacular goals and a 5-1 victory that humiliated defending champions Spain. Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands acknowledges the fans after defeating Spain. (Getty). Rain and clouds ...

Iraq continues to shape President Obama's tenure, as he concludes that American interests there prevent him from fully leaving the country to the Iraqis themselves. Washington: In a high-profile speech to Army cadets last month, President Barack Obama tried ...

Martin Kaymer, of Germany, reacts to his missed birdie on the 17th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C., Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ...

General Motors recalled all current-generation Chevrolet Camaros because a driver's knee can bump the key fob and cause the key inadvertently to move out of the “run” position, with a corresponding reduction or loss of power, according to a press release ...

The AP World Cup Digest at 10 p.m. EDT (0200 GMT). The supervisor of the World Cup desk in Rio de Janeiro is Simon Haydon. The desk can be reached at 0055 21 348 264 84. TOP STORIES: WCUP-ROUNDUP. SAO PAULO - When no one expected it, ...