North Korea call themselves 'world leaders' after weightlifting golds
North Korea proclaimed themselves "world leaders" after winning a sixth Asian Games weightlifting gold on Thursday to cap their return to international competition after a four-year absence.
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US to resume Ethiopia food aid but only to refugees
The United States said Thursday it would resume limited food assistance in Ethiopia, delivering to some one million refugees, but will keep most operations suspended after concerns of systematic diversion of aid.
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De Leede hopes Dutch can tame Pakistan quick Shaheen
Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede said his team have done their homework to try and counter star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in their opening World Cup match in Hyderabad on Friday.
Read more'Selfless' O'Mahony wins 100th cap for World Cup decider with Scots
Peter O'Mahony will become the latest Irish player to reach a landmark 100 caps for his country on Saturday when Ireland face Scotland in a match pivotal to both sides' Rugby World Cup hopes.
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Azerbaijan 'ready' for EU-mediated talks with Armenia in Brussels
Azerbaijan said Thursday it was willing to attend EU-mediated talks with Armenia in Brussels, two weeks after its forces took control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region in a lightning offensive.
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Michelin to rate hotels as well as restaurants
From stars to keys -- the Michelin Guide will start rating hotels in the same way as restaurants, it announced on Thursday.
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China win dramatic basketball gold as medallist fails doping test
China's women's basketball team staved off a spirited fightback from Japan to retain their Asian Games title on Thursday, as a silver medallist became the latest athlete to fail a doping test.
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In tune: Classical concert-goers' hearts, breathing synchronize
People who listen to music together often report feeling a powerful connection to each other as a result of their collective experience.
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Ritchie returns for Scotland and Kinghorn wins 50th cap against Irish
Jamie Ritchie has been passed fit and will captain Scotland in their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B match with the world's number one ranked team Ireland on Saturday.
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Conway, Ravindra hit first centuries of Cricket World Cup
New Zealand's Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra hit the first centuries of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday in the opening match of the tournament against England.
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