South Africa

Countries around the world celebrated World Day against the Death Penalty but in much of Africa capital punishment remains a human rights concern, says Cathal Gilbert.

World Cup organisers England Rugby 2015 have included just one Premiership venue on the 17-strong venue long-list for consideration to host the tournament.

Cricket South Africa chief executive Jacques Faul says claims by English Cricket Board are 'absolute rubbish'.

The 35-year-old singer has released photographs showing her baby bump, on Facebook.

Anglo American Platinum sacks almost half of its workforce as bitter dispute notches up £50m in losses.

Herbivorous dinosaurs with parrot-shaped skulls had tall teeth to slice through plants.

Former greats Australia and West Indies will face-off in the second semi final of the T20 World Cup 2012

Rio Ferdinand has again been overlooked for an England recall after manager Roy Hodgson opted to replace the retired John Terry with Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross

Kevin Pietersen will resume his international career after the England and Wales Cricket board reached an agreement with the batsman for his reintegration into the team.

London-based Powa has made a multi-million pound deal with South Africa's First National Bank to use its mPowa mobile payment system.

England coach Andy Flower says Kevin Pietersen's international future will be resolved in the next 36 hours.

India will be looking to beat South Africa and book a spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2012, when the two sides meet in the last of the Super Eights match in Colombo.

Pakistan face tournament favourites Australia in their do-or-die fixture in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2012 at Colombo.

Kevin Pietersen has been informed that he still has a chance to resurrect his England career if he makes a public apology.

IBTimes UK looks at some of the greatest comebacks in recent sporting history After Europe's stunning Ryder Cup victory

The South Africa Gala night in Monaco was the second such event in the recent months when Princess Charlene has connected with her home country.

England face Sri Lanka in their final match of the Super Eight stage, knowing they need a win to qualify for the semi final

India take on neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan in their do-or-die fixture in the Super Eights of the 2012 World Twenty20 at Colombo.

In-form Australia will aim to beat rivals South Africa and book a spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2012.

Hosts Sri Lanka face the West Indies in the two teams' second Super Eights match of the tournament

Pakistan face South Africa in a Super Eight match at the T20 World Cup 2012, in what should be a high-octane clash between two very strong batting teams

Sri Lanka have beaten New Zealand in the first of the T20 World Cup 2012's Super Eight games, in dramatic fashion. The hosts edged the Kiwis in a single over eliminator after the scores were tied at 176

Nothing but victory will be on the minds of Sri Lanka and New Zealand as they prepare to face each other in the first Super Eight match of the 2012 World Twenty20.

UEFA president Michel Platini feels that the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar should be played in winter owing to the hot climate in the Middle East region.

England T20 captain Stuart Broad has defended his side's ability to play spin bowling after their record 90-run defeat to India in Colombo.

South Africa: Heavyweight champion Sanders died during an armed robbery. Corrie Knocked out Wladimir Klitschko in 2003.

A brief preview of the T20I between West Indies and Ireland at Colombo. The final match of Group B is a do-or-die encounter for these two sides, with the losers being eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2012

The T20 World Cup 2012 continues with two more exciting games, involving two of the subcontinent's biggest sides and the defending champions

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the final Group C match at the T20 World Cup 2012.

The hosts of the T20 World Cup 2012 face a confident and charged-up South Africa in the first of the tournament's high-profile clashes