Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been expelled from the ruling Communist party, state media said Sunday, clearing the way for him to face criminal trial.

The decision, made at a meeting of

Sebastian Vettel shrugged aside any disappointment he felt about his dramatic relegation to the back of the field when he arrived at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Bishop Tawadros was chosen as new pope of Egypt's Coptic Christians Sunday when a blindfolded altar boy picked his name from a chalice in a ceremony invoking divine guidance for the beleaguered minor

Ross Taylor and Bradley-John Watling cracked half-centuries to help New Zealand post a competitive 250-6 against Sri Lanka in the second one-day international in Pallekele today.

Skipper Taylor smash

Kimi Raikkonen won a thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus here on Sunday with Fernando Alonso of Ferrari taking second and Sebastian Vettel a remarkable third after setting off from the back of th

Spain's David Ferrer clinched his maiden Masters title when he ended Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz's brilliant run in Paris with a 6-4 6-3 final win on Sunday.

Fourth seed Ferrer proved too consis

Electricity finally returned to Manhattan on Saturday but severe petrol shortages threatened New York's attempt to recover from superstorm Sandy and cold temperatures added to almost a week of misery.

American Stacy Lewis hit a sizzling 64 for a one-stroke victory at the USLPGA Tour Mizuno Classic tournament on Sunday.

The 27-year-old American, starting the day seven strokes behind the pace in eig

Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter snatched a brilliant victory in the $7 million WGC-HSBC Champions Sunday when he shot seven-under-par 65 to settle a thrilling day's action at China's Mission Hills.

The En

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson expects star striker Robin van Persie to be treated with "respect" by visiting fans when he faces former club Arsenal on Saturday.

The Dutch forward will play