Thai reformist party to back rival after PM vote defeat
The reformist party that won Thailand's recent election said Friday it would back a rival candidate to become prime minister after its own leader was blocked by the military and pro-royalist establishment.
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'Epic' Zambia no Women's World Cup underdog, coach says
Zambia coach Bruce Mwape said Friday his "epic" team will run the "old people" in opposing sides off their feet at the Women's World Cup -- starting with former champions Japan.
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Sinclair penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada held by Nigeria
Christine Sinclair had a penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada were held 0-0 in their opener by Nigeria, who saw Deborah Abiodun pick up the first red card of this Women's World Cup.
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'Victory day': Cambodia heir leads final rally ahead of one-sided election
Cambodian leader Hun Sen's eldest son and chosen successor hailed "victory day" in a final rambunctious rally Friday, ahead of one-sided elections that his father's ruling party is guaranteed to win.
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Ruling UK Conservatives suffer vote routs but avoid wipeout
Britain's ruling Conservatives on Friday held the former seat of ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson but saw hefty majorities in two other seats blown away as scandals and high inflation took their toll.
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Seoul says N. Korean nuclear attack would mean 'end' of regime
Seoul told North Korea Friday that using its nukes would mean the "end" of Kim Jong Un's regime, after Pyongyang threatened nuclear retaliation over growing US military deployments on the peninsula.
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Dutch museum exhibit with Beyonce raises tempers in Egypt
In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.
Read moreWhite House says Ukraine using US cluster munitions on battlefield
Ukrainian forces are using United States-supplied cluster munitions on the battlefield, the White House said, as Kyiv seeks momentum in its grinding counteroffensive.
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Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.
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McIntosh, Marchand tipped to shine at swimming world championships
With a year to go until the Paris Olympics, swimming's top stars are aiming to make a splash at the world championships starting Sunday in the Japanese city of Fukuoka.
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