West Africa junta regimes seek reentry to regional blocs
Foreign ministers from three West African countries that have undergone military coups called for their reinstatement into two key regional blocs on Thursday following a trip to the region by Russian envoy Sergei Lavrov.
Read moreHarvey Weinstein rape victim sues for damages
A woman who was raped a decade ago by Harvey Weinstein is suing the disgraced movie producer for damages, according to a lawsuit lodged Thursday in Los Angeles.
Read more'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone
Hakan Tanriverdi has a simple message for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan days after Turkey suffered its worst disaster in generations: "Don't come here asking for votes."
Read moreExiled Tibetans place hopes in history
As China shows no compromise and the Dalai Lama ages, the elected leader of Tibetans in exile is looking to history as he plans for the future.
Read moreIreland and France gear up for Six Nations blockbuster
Ireland host France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in one of the most eagerly awaited Six Nations clashes of recent years pitching the top two world ranked teams against each other.
Read moreSexton and France an on-off love affair
The grin on his face after his last-gasp winning drop goal in 2018 and also the shake of the head when he was replaced in 2020 encapsulates the complex relationship Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton enjoys with France.
Read moreArsenal aim to settle nerves as Liverpool attempt reset
Premier League leaders Arsenal and defending champions Manchester City will be desperate to return to winning ways this weekend as Jurgen Klopp searches for answers to Liverpool's dire form.
Read moreMake it so: Mouse named after Patrick Stewart is world's oldest
A mouse named after "Star Trek" actor Patrick Stewart is officially the world's oldest in captivity, a US zoo has announced.
Read moreScotland confront Six Nations second-round hoodoo against Wales
Scotland head into their match against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday determined to avoid a repeat of the second-round stumbles that have so often proved costly to their Six Nations hopes.
Read moreOhtani, Trout among MLB stars playing in World Classic
Japan's Shohei Ohtani, US captain Mike Trout and three Cuban-born Major League Baseball standouts are among the players named Thursday to roster spots for next month's World Baseball Classic.
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