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Hong Kong Activists Stage China Protest Ahead of Xi Visit
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters on Monday draped a black flag over a statue symbolising the city's return to China...
High Emotion As Queen Mary 2, Four Trimarans Race To New York
Four high-tech trimarans, made purely for racing speed, and the Queen Mary 2, built soley for luxury, set off for New...
Anti-Trump But Also Pro-Fun
Tens of thousands of marchers paraded through New York streets Sunday in a huge Gay Pride parade, with many proudly...
The Stench of Death Rises Over Mosul’s Old City
Devastated buildings, piles of rubble and putrid corpses of jihadists: apocalyptic scenes unfold in the Old City of...
Weary Mongolians To Vote After ‘dark’ Campaigns
Mongolians head to the polls on Monday to choose between a horse breeder, a judoka and a feng shui master after a...
Rahane Century, Kohli Assault As India Make 310-5
Ajinkya Rahane´s third hundred and a blistering assault by captain Virat Kohli lifted India to a formidable 310 for...
US Sets Gold Cup Lineup With Eye On World Cup
US national team coach Bruce Arena named a 23-player roster Sunday for next month's Gold Cup, using the North American...
Werner Brace Fires Germany Into Semis Against Mexico
Timo Werner netted twice as Germany set up a Confederations Cup semi-final against Mexico with a 3-1 win on Sunday...
Iran Seeks Stronger Ties With Qatar
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said his country wants to bolster ties with Qatar and rejected a Saudi-led...
US Urges Qatar and Saudi-Led Group To ‘lower Rhetoric’
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Sunday for a "lowering of rhetoric" between Qatar and a four-nation group...
US High Court Looks To Travel Ban Ruling and A Possible Retirement
The White House declined to comment Sunday on speculation that a pivotal US Supreme Court justice might announce his...
Israel Targets Syria After Fresh Stray Fire
Israeli forces fired on Syrian regime positions after projectiles from the war-torn country hit the occupied Golan...
Chad Leader Says Glencore Oil Contract Was Irresponsible
Chad President Idriss Deby said Sunday his country had been "irresponsible" in striking oil for cash deals with Swiss...
Trump, and 2 Democrats, Criticize Obama’s Response To Russia Hacking
President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his criticism of Barack Obama's response to concerns Russia was trying to...
Vettel, Hamilton Clash As Ricciardo Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel was penalised for dangerous driving after deliberately crashing into title rival Lewis Hamilton in a...
Springbok Captain Whiteley’s Groin Injury To Be Assessed Monday
South Africa captain Warren Whiteley will learn Monday the severity of a groin injury which kept him out of a 35-12...
Iraq Forces Push Deep Into Devastated Old Mosul
Iraqi forces battled deep into the devastated historical heart of Mosul and closed in fast on the last pockets of...
Israel Cancels Landmark Plan For Western Wall Mixed Prayer
Israel's government on Sunday cancelled a landmark deal to create a space for women and men to pray together at the...
Kendricks Eyes World Pole Vault Gold After Joining Six-Metre Club
American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has set his sights on a World Championship gold medal after joining the...