'We can't cry about' Iran defeat, says Wales' Page
Rob Page said his Wales team could not "sit and cry about" their agonising late defeat to Iran at the World Cup on Friday, with a clash against neighbours England to come.
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Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran despite win
Iran's football stars scored a famous victory with a last gasp World Cup win but scrutiny on the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the US will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.
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Benin opposition gets green light for legislative election
Benin's opposition, weakened by arrests and the exile of its leaders, has been allowed to participate in January's legislative elections, four years after they were excluded from taking part in the last vote.
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Global wildlife summit to vote on shark protections
Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species will on Friday decide whether to approve a proposal to protect sharks, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and cruel shark fin trade.
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Bermudan Olympic heroine Duffy wins record fourth world triathlon title
Bermuda's Olympic gold medallist Flora Duffy added another piece of history to her remarkable career on Friday becoming the first woman to be crowned world triathlon champion four times.
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Iran stun Wales at World Cup as England target last 16
Iran scored twice deep in stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday and breathe new life into a World Cup campaign overshadowed by mass anti-government protests at home.
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UK foreign minister brings new aid to Kyiv
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced new aid for Ukraine on a visit to Kyiv on Friday, including ambulances and support for victims of sexual violence by Russian soldiers.
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Denmark coach unafraid of 'spectacular' France at World Cup
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand says he has no fears about facing World Cup holders France on Saturday having twice beaten them in the Nations League this year.
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De Bruyne admits Belgium frustrations, demands bravery against Morocco
Kevin De Bruyne called on his Belgium team-mates to be braver on Friday, insisting he also needs improve ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash with Morocco.
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Uganda closes schools to fight Ebola, new cases fall
Uganda closed schools nationwide on Friday to curb the spread of Ebola, despite the health minister insisting to AFP that new cases had declined.
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