Saudi Arabia: Man detained for attempting to smuggle in 48,000 beer cans disguised as soft drinks
Smuggler apprehended by Saudi border police at Al Batha border crossing with UAE.
China 'warned US B-52 bombers' over South China Sea flight
The B-52 bombers did not breach 12-nautical mile zone China claims around artificial islands, Pentagon says.
Neymar: Barcelona forward now better than Messi and Ronaldo says Dunga
Brazil boss hails 23-year-old's form ahead of World Cup qualifier showdown against Argentina.
David Moyes: Real Sociedad president blames 'cultural difference' for ex-Manchester United manager's failure in Spain
Jokin Aperribay says he is 'not disappointed' with Moyes and praises his 'hard work and integrity.'
Karl Andree: Briton returns home after release from Saudi Arabian prison
Andree, 74, was jailed for more than a year for violating the Islamic country's strict drinking laws.
Mysterious dwarf planet found orbiting far away from the sun
V774104 is less than half the size of Pluto, but about three times more distant.
David Moyes feels the heat as Real Sociedad crash to defeat at bottom side Las Palmas
The Basque side have now lost six of their 11 games in La Liga this season.
Sevilla v Real Madrid, La Liga: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Rafael Benitez's side look to continue good form ahead of El Clasico.
Barcelona vs Villarreal, La Liga: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Catalan giants look to keep pace with La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
Portugal: Leftist coalition set to oust PM Pedro Passos Coelho from power
Coelho says he may be forced into opposition as early as next week.
Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino is happy with Spurs form ahead of Arsenal showdown
Argentine urges players to maintain focus ahead of North London derby.
Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo says former club have some way to go to return to the top
Real Madrid star does not rule out returning to Old Trafford in the future.
Mars atmosphere chipped away by solar activity Nasa says
Solar wind gradually stripped away the Red Planet's once-rich upper atmosphere, research reveals.
Anonymous #OpKKK: Full list and details of 1,000 Ku Klux Klan sympathisers released
List includes names, aliases and social media profiles of people with links to white supremacist group.
Barcelona: Ivan Rakitic could miss Real Madrid showdown after injury blow
Croatia international suffered a muscle tear in the 3-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov.
Manchester United: Michael Carrick defends Louis van Gaal and rejects 'boring' criticism
England midfielder says it is all about winning after Red Devils' cautious style comes under fire.
George Bush Sr slams 'iron ass' Dick Cheney for undermining son's presidency
Former vice president conducted his own foreign policy during George W Bush's reign, claims 41st US president.
Afghan Taliban splinters as breakaway faction names Mullah Rasool as leader
Splinter group claims to have large support in west and south of Afghanistan.
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard pondering return to Anfield after holding talks with Jurgen Klopp
Former England captain could be back at Merseyside in a coaching role, report claims.
China and Taiwan leaders to hold historic talks in Singapore
Summit between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou is first such meeting since the end of Chinese Civil War.
Saudi Arabia business activity dives to all-time low amid oil price slump
Saudi Arabia non-oil business growth hits record low.
Sinai plane crash: Mid-air explosion likely downed Russian airliner
Investigator says pilots of doomed Kogalymavia flight 7K9268 did not send distress signal.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star does not rule out Bernabeu exit amid Manchester United rumours
Portugal captain says he is content at Real for the time being but does not rule out exit in the future.
Barcelona vs BATE Borisov, Champions League: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Catalan giants will qualify for round of 16 if they win and Roma fail to beat Bayer Leverkusen.
Downing Street denies U-turn on Syrian air strikes vote
David Cameron is believed to have abandoned plans to hold a second vote because of a lack of support from MPs.
Syria conflict: Iran threatens to withdraw from peace talks amid tension with Saudi Arabia
Tehran accuses Riyadh of playing 'unconstructive and negative' role in negotiations.
Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson was '99% sure' of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Old Trafford
Patrice Evra claims Ferguson was planning renewed assault on Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star believes he is better than Barcelona's Lionel Messi
Former Manchester United star says his consistency and longevity set him apart from his peers.
Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
European heavyweights vie for supremacy in Group A.
Syria conflict: Islamic State seizes control of strategic town in Homs province
Isis confirms attack on Maheen that lies 20km off the main highway to Damascus.