IRA ending long-time 'armed campaign'

The Irish Republican Army announced on Thursday that it will abandon its "armed campaign" and resume disarmament in an extraordinary declaration designed to revive Northern Ireland's peace......

'For an older man, you have a good punch'

A Kurdish Muslim teenager who was murdered last October by her own father because he disapproved of her western way of life and her boyfriend wrote him a letter after he beat her black and blue in......

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

It was the second day that heat had affected play, after the roof at the Rod Laver arena was closed on Thursday for the women's semi finals match. Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept......

Manchester United's class of '92 player Butt to head club's academy

Manchester United have named former midfielder Nicky Butt as head of their academy as the club continues to overhaul their youth coaching set-up. The 41-year-old, who was part of United's 'Class of......

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

Anyone for France next year?: Rory McIlory Northern Ireland fans celebrate. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their......

Don't blame Ferguson for United's problems, says Robson

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has labelled it a "pathetic excuse" to blame ex-boss Alex Ferguson's presence at matches for the club's current struggles. After ceding the managerial......

United to ensure no repeat of post-Busby decline

Alex Ferguson's career as Manchester United manager mirrored Matt Busby's in so many ways but one thing he and the club will be determined to avoid is the decline the team suffered after Busby......