UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says he believes it is possible for the Sri Lankan government to establish a war crimes inquiry before March 2014.

Champion hurdler Hurricane Fly secures a world-record 17th Grade One win in Sunday's Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Libya's deputy intelligence chief Mustafa Nuhis kidnapped by unknown assailants, as people and shops in Tripoli observe a strike against militias.

A Boeing aircraft has crashed on landing at an airport in the Russian city of Kazan, killing at least 44 people, officials say.

Radek Stepanek beats Dusan Lajovic as the Czech Republic retain Davis Cup with victory over Serbia in Belgrade.

An off-colour Scotland fail to score as efficient South Africa power to an impressive victory at Murrayfield.

Fiji will play Australia in the World Cup semi-finals at Wembley next Saturday after a battling win over Samoa.

Elise Christie wins a first World Cup medal of the season on Sunday, a day after a crash nearly ended her Olympic hopes.