Iran election violence “outrageous,” says Obama

TEHRAN (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday praised the bravery of Iranians who protested against a disputed election in the face of “outrageous” violence, while a hardline Iranian cleric called for the execution of leading “rioters.”

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Young guns lift depleted Titans

Skilled Park claimed another victim as the Gold Coast maintained their unbeaten home record and a share of the NRL premiership lead by beating the Warriors 28-12. more…

Pies trample all over Dockers

Collingwood has run riot in the final quarter against an undermanned Fremantle to rack up an 84-point shellacking at the MCG. more…

Pies trample all over Dockers (ABC)

Collingwood has run riot in the final quarter against an undermanned Fremantle to rack up an 84-point shellacking at the MCG for a fifth straight win this season. more…

Rugby-Lions rely on Welsh trio to keep South Africa series alive (Reuters)

JOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Reuters) – An all-Wales front row take responsibility for the ‘Beast’ and the fate of the series when the British and Irish Lions meet South Africa in Saturday’s second test in Pretoria (1300 GMT). more…

Obama slams Iran election violence (Reuters)

TEHRAN (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday praised the bravery of Iranians who protested against a disputed election in the face of “outrageous” violence, while a hardline Iranian cleric called for the execution of leading “rioters.” more…

Call for Iran ‘rioters’ to be executed

A hardline Iranian cleric has called for the execution of “rioters”, in a sign of the authorities’ determination to stamp out opposition to the June 12 presidential election result. more…

Demetriou appalled by Elliott sex claims

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has attacked former Carlton president John Elliott over his sex assault claims. more…

CORRECTED-Red hot chilli peppers come to India’s defence (Reuters)

Reuters – India’s security forces are planning to mix one of the world’s hottest chilli powders in hand grenades to control riots and durin g insurgency operations in the remote northeast, a defence official said on Thursday. more…

Red hot chilli peppers come to India’s defence (Reuters)

GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) – India's security forces are planning to mix one of the world's hottest chilli powders in hand grenades to control riots and durin g insurgency operations in the remote northeast, a defence official said on Thursday. more…