FORMER 400m world champion Antonio Pettigrew has been found dead in the United States, according to the university where he worked as an assistant track coach.

The Iranian government has said that it agrees with the acquittal of a secret agent who had been charged with the killing of an Iranian-Canadian photojournalist, but Canada protested the verdict, hinting at further action to pressure the Middle Eastern country to find out the truth.

Timothy Spall, who is best known for his roles in low-budget, British character-driven films, is gaining a high-profile in Hollywood through his appearances in three potential blockbusters.