Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones
Pakistan started confidently Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore.
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US durable goods ended streak of gains in February
Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods fell for the first time in five months in February amid a slump in business for civilian aircraft manufacturers, US government data said Thursday.
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In Odessa, Russia's war redistributes the roles
Andriy Kharlamov, a baritone at Odessa's famed opera house, fills sandbags and is learning how to handle weapons, while Inga Kordynovska, a lawyer, supervises the distribution of aid to thousands of people in a converted food court.
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UK government demands progress on racism in cricket
The British government said Thursday it expected to see "clear and lasting evidence of positive progress" across English cricket after a damaging racism scandal rocked the sport.
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South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cups have caused more heartache for South African supporters than any other format of the game.
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Moscow stock market partially reopens after month-long closure
The Moscow Stock Exchange resumed trading of some shares Thursday, the second stage in a phased re-opening after being suspended for a month due to Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
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Ukraine demands unlimited NATO aid against Russia's month-old war
A month since Russia launched its shock invasion, Ukraine's leader pleaded Thursday for NATO to "save" his shattered country with unrestricted military aid, so its armed forces could transform their dogged defence into attack.
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Oil prices, stock markets steady after recent volatility
Oil prices and stock markets steadied Thursday, as Western leaders gathered for emergency summits in Brussels triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Queen Elizabeth II may miss opening of parliament
Queen Elizabeth II may miss Britain's traditional state opening of parliament for only the third time during her 70-year reign after the government on Thursday set its date for May 10.
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Australia warns against Solomons-China pact
A wide-ranging draft security pact between the Solomon Islands and China was leaked online Thursday, prompting Australia to voice concern about actions that would "destabilise" the South Pacific.
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