Ex-Iraqi dictator loses plea in appeals tribunal, decision must be ratified by Iraq’s president, two VPs.

The Sensex closed at 11,893.79 up 233 points. It was the biggest single day gain for Sensex since July 20.

Marion Jones was cleared of doping after her 'B' sample tested negative for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO.

Air Force General Michael Hayden has been chosen to head the CIA, national security adviser Stephen Hadley said on Monday.

This year he has missed two series against India and the West Indies due to fitness and attitude problems.