Chris Robshaw vows England will go toe-to-toe with Italy to avoid defeat against a side improving with every passing tournament.

The UN General Assembly is becoming the focus of attempts to apply pressure on Syria's government over its continued crackdown on dissent.

Actor Hugh Grant stands by his claim Associated Newspapers obtained information about him through phone hacking.

Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton is a fitness doubt for Saturday's Six Nations clash against France.

Crowds mob Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as she campaigns for the first time in the constituency she is contesting in April.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country will announce major nuclear achievements in the next few days.

Lee Westwood fires a five-under-par 67 to charge into the lead after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Josh Charnley scores his first Wigan hat-trick as the Warriors get their Super League campaign up and running with victory over champions Leeds.