Islamic fanatics have murdered the only Christian in Pakistan’s cabinet for opposing the country’s savage blasphemy laws.

Pakistan’s government minister for religious minorities died today after being shot by gunmen in the capital Islamabad, hospital officials said.

A woman claiming to be the love child of the late Michael Jackson has had her case thrown out.

A woman claiming to be the love child of Michael Jackson has demanded a DNA test to prove he is her father.

Omer Bhatti, The 25-year-old Norwegian dancer - who lived with the late popstar at his Neverland ranch for eight years - has reportedly denied all rumours he was Michael's biological child and says the pair were just "best friends".

Ireland strolled to victory by an innings and 115 runs against Canada to retain the Intercontinental Cup within two days of the scheduled four-day final at Grace Road today.

Police have accused 23 people of arson and damaging property in the torching of two churches during a protest about the burning of Islam’s holy book in a southern city, an official said today.

Pakistani police have arrested a Hindu couple accused of desecrating the Koran, Islam’s holy book, police said in Peshawar today.

A Roman Catholic priest was shot and killed in eastern Pakistan early today, police said.