Portugal

Portugal face Sweden in the first leg of the World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

Switzerland is the happiest country in the world.

Tottenham teen target Valmir Berisha is a mixture of Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimovich, his agent claims

Jackson Martinez hopes for a "good transfer" away from FC Porto

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is determined to finally secure a deal for Real Madrid left back Fabio Coentrao.

ICE to announce NYSE divestment plans shortly.

Rafael Nadal takes on Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.

Liverpool are set to fight Tottenham for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel in January, according to reports

Fabio Coentrao is a target for Tottenham once again in the lead-up to the January transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur will relaunch their efforts to sign Fabio Coentrao in January, according to reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo almost moved to Juventus

Two factory executives detained after explosion kills 11 and wounds many more.

Portuguese government releases document outlining spending plans and tax cuts.

The European Central Bank will give more liquidity to the eurozone, according to Ewald Nowotny.

Durham PCC Ron Hogg backs scheme to allow users to take NHS prescribed drugs in 'shooting galleries'.

Robin van Persie is among five current Premier League players included on the Ballon d'Or longlist headed by four-time winner Lionel Messi

Portuguese police searching new lines of enquiries after reopening case

Portuguese publication Abola has published quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson's book suggesting Manchester United signed Bebe over Eden Hazard.

Police to review case of missing girl after closing original inquiry in 2008

The former Premier League referee has deep concerns regarding the standard of officiating.

Blonde child found living with Romanian family is now in care.

Bailout report is hard won success story for Brussels and international creditors

American economy expected to have created 185,000 new jobs in September.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul region's GDP is slightly larger than that of Ireland and Portugal

Larissa court remands in custody Christos Salis and wife over kidnapping of unknown blonde girl.

Live coverage of the World Cup play-off draw in Zurich

Eight European teams will be seeded in two pots for the play-off. Find out how to follow the draw live in the UK.

Greek police struggle to identify child found living with Roma, while parents of missing Madeleine McCann say case gives them 'hope'.

Jose Mourinho says Chelsea players born and bred must be part of the club's future

Tiago Ilori could join Valencia on loan