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After peace deal, Orthodox Ethiopians keep a Christmas of hope
"I was able to come this year because there is peace," says Asme Mamo as he joins crowds of worshippers celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela.
Injury scare as Djokovic beats Medvedev to make Adelaide final, qualifier stuns Jabeur
An intense Novak Djokovic brushed aside Daniil Medvedev on Saturday to set up an Adelaide International final against Sebastian Korda and played down injury concerns after appearing to tweak his hamstring.
Thousands march in Paris in memory of 2013 murder of Kurds
Thousands of demonstrators marched in central Paris on Saturday to pay tribute to three Kurdish activists murdered a decade ago.
Refugees celebrate first Christmas since fleeing Ukraine
Filled with sadness and hopes of a victorious 2023, hundreds of Ukrainian refugees celebrated their first Christmas since fleeing the Russian invasion at a contemporary theatre in Warsaw.
Didier Deschamps to remain France coach until 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps said on Saturday he will remain France coach until the 2026 World Cup after leading the team to the final of the last two editions.
Italy into United Cup final against USA despite Tsitsipas outgunning Berrettini
Stefanos Tsitsipas battled from a set down to topple Matteo Berrettini Saturday but it was in vain as an unstoppable Lucia Bronzetti powered Italy into the final of the inaugural United Cup against a dominant United States.
Lisa-mania: Thai Blackpink fans in frenzy over Bangkok concert
When Blackpink mega-star Lisa takes to the stage in Bangkok Saturday, seeing the Thai-born K-pop sensation dance in the flesh will be a life-defining moment for many local superfans.
Qualifier Noskova stuns world number two Jabeur to make Adelaide final
Unheralded Czech teenager Linda Noskova stunned world number two Ons Jabeur Saturday to make her first-ever final at the Adelaide International, dealing the Tunisian a demoralising blow ahead of the Australian Open.
Iran executes two more men in connection with protests
Iran on Saturday executed two men for killing a paramilitary force member during unprecedented protests sparked by the death in custody of a young woman.
Tsitsipas outguns Berrettini to keep Greek United Cup final hopes alive
Stefanos Tsitsipas rallied from a set down to topple Italy's Matteo Berrettini and keep Greece in the hunt to reach the final of the inaugural United Cup, where the United States awaits the winner.
Jack Ma: tycoon who soared on China's tech dreams grounded by regulators
Jack Ma, the unconventional billionaire founder of tech giant Alibaba and the totem of China's entrepreneurial brilliance, has stepped out of the limelight since a Communist Party crackdown that chopped back his empire.
Police arrest Indian executive for urinating on plane passenger
A sacked executive of US banking giant Wells Fargo accused of urinating on a fellow passenger aboard an Air India flight has been arrested, a police spokesperson said Saturday.
Lone Putin observes Christmas at Kremlin church
Russian President Vladimir Putin stood alone at a midnight service at a Kremlin church as he marked Orthodox Christmas darkened by Moscow's assault on Ukraine.
'Three Amigos' friendship key to success, say Mexican filmmakers
Dubbed the "Three Amigos," directors Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro Inarritu and Alfonso Cuaron have amassed multiple Oscars between them and forged a golden age of Mexican filmmaking.
Inspired Cummins bowls Australia into contention for series whitewash
Skipper Pat Cummins bowled Australia into contention to pull off a remarkable victory with a fiery spell against South Africa in an absorbing third Sydney Test on Saturday.
Korda, Sabalenka race into Adelaide finals
Sebastian Korda booked a spot in his fifth career final Saturday, with either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev awaiting him in the Adelaide International decider.
Jack Ma to cede control of China's Ant Group
Jack Ma will cede control of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, the company announced Saturday, following a Communist Party crackdown on the nation's tech sector that targeted the charismatic billionaire.
Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun in the coming weeks for the first time in 50,000 years, astronomers have said.
Fired-up Sabalenka races into Adelaide final
World number five Aryna Sabalenka surged into the final of the Adelaide International Saturday, crushing Romanian veteran Irina-Camelia Begu for the loss of just five games.
After bitter Republican dispute, McCarthy named US House speaker
Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy was named speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday as he finally quelled a fierce rebellion among his party's ranks that had paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress for days.
Australia claim three South Africa wickets as Sydney Test resumes
Australia made a rousing start to their pursuit of 20 South African wickets to pull off a series whitewash in the final Sydney Test on Saturday.
Republican McCarthy fails again in US House speaker election
Republican frontrunner Kevin McCarthy suffered a shock defeat in the race to become the new speaker of the US House of Representatives late Friday amid astonishing scenes of bitter infighting after failing to stamp out a rebellion among his party's ranks.
Durant leads Nets to win at Pelicans, Hornets equal record first quarter
Kevin Durant scored 33 points and Kyrie Irving turned it on late in the game as the Brooklyn Nets won 108-102 at the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Dodgers cut ties with Bauer as suspension ends
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday they were parting ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer as his suspension over sexual assault allegations ended.
Morikawa takes two-shot lead at Kapalua
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa fired seven birdies in a seven-under par 66 on Friday to grab a two-shot lead in the US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
France has 'debt of justice' to slain Kurds: relative
"It's here in Paris where my sister and her friends were killed," said Metin Cansiz, the brother of Kurdish activist Sakine Cansiz, who was gunned down in January 2013.
Green tech fights for limelight at CES gadget fest
At the CES tech megashow in Las Vegas, it is unusual to see an entrepreneur hold up a plant and present it as the latest breakthrough in consumer technology.
McCarthy bids to nail down final speaker votes as US House returns
Republican frontrunner Kevin McCarthy was on the brink of being named as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday as he quelled a rebellion among his party's ranks that has paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress for days.
Young Thug, rap's offbeat maestro facing racketeering charges
A rap vanguard essential to the Atlanta scene that's for years been the genre's nerve center, Young Thug is one of contemporary hip hop's most famous, most idiosyncratic figures.
Rapper Young Thug set to go on trial for gang conspiracy
A sprawling gang conspiracy trial involving US rapper Young Thug is expected to begin Monday, with prosecutors alleging the Atlanta artist's record label to be a front for a crime ring.
Warriors' Curry back at practice, return from shoulder injury nears
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took part in full practice on Friday for the first time since suffering a partially dislocated left shoulder, and could be back in NBA action next week.
Fritz blasts past Hurkacz to put USA into United Cup final
A composed Taylor Fritz downed Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in a battle of top 10 players Saturday to power the United States into the final of the inaugural United Cup, where they will meet Italy or Greece.