Argentina

Roy Hodgson has overseen England to their highest ever FIFA ranking as we sit 10 places higher than the mighty Brazil and four ahead of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

After a slow start, the hosts have turned into a winning machine and will be looking for more.

Third-placed Team GB aim to build on tally of 16 golds, 11 silvers and 10 bronzes.

After Bradley Wiggins became the first man to win the Tour de France and Olympic gold in the same year, Britain looks to track cycling heroes Victoria Pendleton and Sir Chris Hoy with hopes of further medal success.

Experts gather in London to discuss fight against hunger and malnutrition while easing the strain on the environment, says Henry Creagh

Great Britain rowers have qualified for final of the men's lightweight four, by finishing first in their semi final game.

Saturday saw the first flush of Olympic golds and China leads the provisional table with six medals (four gold) and with the Italians and Americans in hot pursuit. The hosts, Great Britain, have yet to open their medal count for the Games but can be confident of doing so on Sunday, with Rebecca Adlington competing in the women's 400m freestyle and three time gold medallist Ben Ainslie opening the sailing event

Team GB's Helen Glover and Heather Stanning have won the first heat in the women's rowing pairs event at the London 2012 Olympics, setting a new Olympic Record and directly qualifying for the final.

Manchester United have reportedly identified a possible alternative to Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura in River Plate youngster Ezequiel Cirigliano.

If BP sells its stake in Anglo-Russian joint venture TNK-BP, it will not only be a key turning point in the company's future but it could possibly spur foreign investment into the Russian oil sector, say analysts.

Israeli government says it will do everything to find perpetrators of the bombing, which claims at least eight lives.

Israel's Prime Minister Blames Iran as seven tourists are reported dead after a bus blast at Sarafovo international airport at Black Sea resort popular with Israelis.

AC Milan have agreed to sell their striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Thiago Silva to Paris St-Germain.

Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone were given 50 years and 15 years respectively for systematic planning of baby thefts from Leftist prisoners.

Despite bidding for Dutch firm KPN and Telekom Austria recently, the world's richest man reveals that he is not planning to make any other telecommunications purchases in Europe for now, according to Reuters.

For the first time, transsexuals in Argentina will have the option to be officially recognised with the gender they identify with, without first seeking court or medical approval.

Japan, Norway and Iceland among countries block long-running campaign at International Whaling Commission vote.

Governments around the world could be hiding behind the Anonymous name in order to carry out cyber-attacks against other government's websites.

Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce and Colin Farrell in voice cast for new animated action adventure.

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Thursday evening's Euro 2012 semi final between three time FIFA World Cup champions Germany and the Italy, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao wraps up his visit to Latin America with the announcement of a $10bn credit support for infrastructure development of the region.

One-day purchase for FIFA 13 Ultimate Edition, plus pre-order offers from Amazon and Game have been announced.

Latin American countries have pulled out their envoys from Paraguay in protest against the ouster of Fernando Lugo.

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Sunday evening's Euro 2012 quarter final between England and the 2006 World Champions Italy, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott says that England have a very good chance of doing well in the 2012 Euros as he is confident that the Three Lions can "beat anyone."

China pledges to provide $43bn (£27.4bn) to International Monetary Fund to boost its lending power.

Jennifer Lopez kick started her Dance Again World Tour with a rocking concert at Figali Convention Center in Panama City on Thursday.

Historic church among 36 sites to be debated for inclusion during the World Heritage committee meeting in Russia.

Falkland Islanders polled on political status in move backed by Prime Minister David Cameron.

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