BS Unnikrishnan

The new trend clearly indicates that Islamists are consolidating their position in the country's political scene and have gained significantly from the movement that toppled Hosni Mubarak's regime

Jan 07, 2012

The victims belonged to the Igbo ethnic group who gathered in a town hall.

Jan 07, 2012

Saas Al-Mukhaini, a defender with Omani club Fanja SC, and Lyon full back Aly Cissokh are on Wenger's radar as potential loans, it has been reported.

Jan 07, 2012

Liverpool overcame an early setback to bounce back in style.

Jan 07, 2012

One of the greatest names in the history of photojournalism, Arnold died on Wednesday in London aged 99.

Jan 06, 2012

The Italian is worried over the prospects of a weaker side competing for the coveted title as brothers Yaya and Kolo Toure are due to join their Ivory Coast international teammates for the African Cup of Nations.

Jan 06, 2012

The Serbian international is apparently facing a bleak future in Italy at the moment after a reported rift with his coach.

Jan 06, 2012

The desperate move comes in the wake of the recent setbacks which the Red Devils have suffered chiefly due to the lacunae in the defensive midfield.

Jan 06, 2012

The brand of hardcore professionalism which Andre Villas-Boas believes in means there is hardly any free interaction between him and his players, apart from conveying the routine strategic guidelines and directives.

Jan 06, 2012

William's absence means Kate will have to handle the Royal protocol and official events on her own, something which she is not prepared for yet.

Jan 05, 2012

The deal is now going through a very crucial phase, report has said.

Jan 05, 2012

The Midlands club is reportedly willing for a two-year contract with Drogba.

Jan 05, 2012

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, who is estimated more than £30 million, is also there on Villas-Boas' radar.

Jan 05, 2012

Phil Jones' own goal at second-half stoppage time sealed the victory in favour of the Magpies.

Jan 05, 2012

Rumours have it that her party planner sister Pippa and brother-in-law Prince Harry are making arrangements for a big bash for the Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of her first birthday as a member of the royal family.

Jan 04, 2012

Phobos-Grunt has been stuck in its orbit around the Earth due to a computer malfunction since its launch in early November.

Jan 04, 2012

Roberto Mancini's side now enjoy a clear three-point edge over neighbours Manchester United at the summit of the league table.

Jan 04, 2012

Hong Kong authorities ban import of poultry from neighbouring areas including Shenzhen and declare "import control zone".

Jan 03, 2012

Argentine Leandro Penna, 25, visited Price, a.k.a. Jordan, on Christmas Day, according to reports.

Jan 03, 2012

Egyptian ballot overshadowed by deaths of 17 people in clashes between army and protesters.

Jan 03, 2012

Taxi driver Michael Atherton believed to have shot and killed partner, her sister and her niece before turning the gun on himself.

Jan 03, 2012

Fulham fought back with renewed vigour after the interval, but there were no significant results until five minutes from time when Steve Sidwell tapped home the equaliser.

Jan 03, 2012

Ramires scored the opener on 54 minutes, his sixth goal of the season.

Jan 02, 2012

Lindsay "freaked the hell out" when the intruder refused to leave.

Jan 02, 2012

According to meteorologists based in New Zealand, the phenomenon is the result of the "2012 hysteria" sparked by predictions that the world is coming to an end this year.

Jan 02, 2012

A villager described William as wearing a flat cap and green Barbour jacket.

Jan 02, 2012

The General Teaching Council of Scotland is preparing guidelines for teachers on the use of social networks.

Jan 02, 2012

City lost the opportunity to open up a three-point gap over rivals Manchester United in the league points tab.

Jan 02, 2012

The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh attended the New Year's Day Service at St Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham estate, the Queen's Norfolk retreat.

Jan 01, 2012