UK man jailed for robbing Indian-origin mistress

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 21:21

A British businessman was on Monday jailed for 20 months for hiring a gang of thieves to rob his Indian-origin mistress in London.

Russia hails Yelena Isinbayeva, yearns for more

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 00:25

Russia on Wednesday hailed the stunning triumph of pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva at her home world championships in Moscow, hoping her victory would not mark the culmination of an illustrious career.

Isinbayeva wins world pole vault title

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 00:53

Russia`s Yelena Isinbayeva won the women`s pole vault title for a third time at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday.

Portuguese president rejects call for snap elections

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 09:36

Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva has said he backed the country`s centre-right coalition government and rejected calls for snap elections.

Olimpia take 2-0 lead in Libertadores final

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 19:15

Olimpia took a 2-0 lead into the Copa Libertadores final second leg after goals from Alejandro Silva and Wilson Pittoni in the opening match against Atletico Mineiro.

Football referee `stoned, quartered then beheaded` for stabbing player

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 10:56

A referee was reportedly beheaded during an amateur football match in Brazil in retaliation for stabbing a player.

Brazil protests hits top literary festival

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 13:29

The fallout from the recent wave of protests that shook Brazil was felt even in the bucolic colonial town where the country`s main literary festival was in full swing.

Thiago Silva: Spain`s reserves as strong as their starters

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 09:33

Brazil defender Thiago Silva has saluted Spain`s strength in depth ahead of Sunday`s Confederations Cup final.

Rosell hints at Thiago Silva interest

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:15

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hinted that his club are interested in Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva.

Penarol coach confirms resignation

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 17:19

Uruguayan champions Penarol coach Jorge Da Silva has confirmed his resignation.

Penarol coach confirms resignation

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 17:19

Uruguayan champions Penarol coach Jorge Da Silva has confirmed his resignation.

Food safety and pollution in China a concern: FAO

Last Updated: Monday, June 10, 2013, 16:16

Amid reports of contamination of food products in China, UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has expressed concerns over pollution and food safety issues in the world's second largest economy.