Pakistan test fires nuke-capable Hatf-IX missile

Pakistan on Monday successfully tested the nuclear-capable Hatf-IX tactical missile with a range of 60 km, designed to defeat all known anti-tactical missile defence systems. The test consisted of......

Egypt Islamists arrested, protesters call mass demonstration

Daring the military-backed government, supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi have called for a "million person march" tomorrow against his ouster, even as police today arrested......

Cristiano Ronaldo IS a team player!

Ronaldo hands team mate winning penalty as gesture of respect IMAGE: Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has scored nine goals in his first season in Saudi Arabia. Photograph: Ahmed Yosri/Reuters......

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

From caviar to veal tongue, fans get true taste of Russia IMAGE: An England fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere. Photograph: Alex Morton/Getty Images Many soccer fans knew little or nothing......

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to convince former England captain David Beckham to join him at Al Nasr after the experienced Swedish coach signed an 18-month contract as a technical advisor of the......

Penpix of Saudi Arabia's World Cup squad

Saudi Arabia's squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players: (Statistics up to and including May 25 2006) GOALKEEPERS 1-Mohamed Al Deayea (Al Hilal) Born: 2.8.72.......

The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......