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Biden says Palestinian state still possible after Netanyahu call
US President Joe Biden said Friday it was still possible Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could agree to some form of Palestinian state, after the two leaders spoke for the first time in nearly a month amid tensions over the Gaza war.
LA Times staff walk out over job cut threats
Unionized journalists at the Los Angeles Times walked off the job Friday for the first time in the paper's 142-year history, after management said it planned significant job cuts to help plug a gaping financial hole.
Salah ruled out of two AFCON games as Senegal, Cape Verde reach last 16
Record seven-time champions Egypt were dealt a major blow on Friday as captain Mohamed Salah was ruled out of two Africa Cup of Nations games with a hamstring injury, while holders Senegal and Cape Verde qualified for the last 16.
Tanzania sack coach Amrouche after he is banned for Morocco comments
Tanzania fired coach Adel Amrouche on Friday after he was banned for eight matches and fined $10,000 over comments about Morocco, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) official told AFP.
Glasgow end dismal Toulon's Champions Cup hopes
Glasgow put Toulon out of their Champions Cup misery on Friday with a 29-5 victory to secure a place in the last-16 and leave the French side with a fourth loss in four games.
Guinea beat Gambia to close on AFCON last 16
Aguibou Camara's second-half goal gave Guinea a 1-0 win over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, a result that left them on the brink of securing a place in the last 16.
Argentina expels family of Ecuadoran fugitive drug lord 'Fito'
Argentina on Friday expelled the wife and children of Ecuadoran fugitive Adolfo Macias, the drug lord known as "Fito," as a manhunt for the gangster continued.
Salah ruled out of two AFCON games with hamstring injury
Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of the next two Africa Cup of Nations games with a hamstring injury, his country's football association said Friday.
US tech stocks lead Wall Street rally as S&P 500 posts new record
Wall Street stocks rallied Friday, with the tech sector logging major gains while the Dow and broad-based S&P 500 hit new highs.
Pierce to land NFL Raiders head coach job: reports
The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing a deal to appoint Antonio Pierce as the NFL team's head coach after his successful spell as interim head coach, according to multiple media reports on Friday.
Ko, Furue share lead at LPGA Tournament of Champions
New Zealand's Lydia Ko sank a 15-foot birdie putt on the closing hole to grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the LPGA Tournament of Champions.
US authorities to return artworks stolen by Nazis
US authorities announced Friday that two drawings worth $2.5 million stolen by the Nazi regime and eventually displayed in American museums will be returned to relatives of Fritz Grunbaum, an Austrian Jewish cabaret performer killed in the Holocaust.
US Fed official says 'premature' to expect rate cuts soon
The US Federal Reserve's fight against inflation is far from over and it is "premature" to expect rate cuts around the corner, a senior US central bank official said Friday.
Alcaraz faces Chinese young gun, Swiatek aims to extend hot streak
Carlos Alcaraz faces Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng on Saturday as he bids to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open for the first time, with Iga Swiatek hunting for a statement win.
Europe to step up ammunition production amid Ukraine warnings
The European Union said Friday it will drastically increase ammunition production this year in response to Ukraine's growing pleas for support in its war against Russia, which summoned the French ambassador to protest at the country's "growing involvement" in the conflict.
Inter breeze past Lazio and into Italian Super Cup final
Inter Milan will face Napoli in the Italian Super Cup final after comfortably beating Lazio 3-0 in Friday's clash in Riyadh.
US carries out fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthis
The US military carried out another round of strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels on Friday, targeting missile launchers that were preparing for attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, the White House said.
French officers get suspended jail terms in police brutality case
A French court on Friday gave suspended jail sentences to three officers in a rare case of police brutality coming to court, after a black man suffered irreversible rectal injuries.
Biden backs Palestinian state in first Netanyahu call for weeks
US President Joe Biden pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday on the need for future Palestinian statehood, as the two leaders spoke for the first time in a month amid tensions over plans for the aftermath of the Gaza war.
Tanzania coach banned for eight matches after insulting Morocco
Tanzania coach Adel Amrouche has been banned for eight matches after making insulting remarks about Morocco, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) official told AFP on Friday.
Iraq stun Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16, Iran join them
Iraq coach Jesus Casas said his team were "close to perfect" in stunning Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds, where they were joined by rivals Iran.
Uruguayan capital celebrates disputed 300-year anniversary
Uruguay's capital Montevideo celebrates its 300th birthday starting with a music concert this weekend, even as the actual date of the city's founding has become the subject of political disagreement.
Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing in Miami
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane made an emergency return to Miami International Airport following an engine problem shortly after takeoff, the airline said -- prompting another investigation into the aviation giant.
Alec Baldwin charged with manslaughter over 'Rust' film death
Alec Baldwin has been charged with manslaughter over the deadly shooting on the set of western film "Rust," according to a court document filed Friday.
Sports Illustrated magazine lays off staff
Staff at Sports Illustrated, the famed American sports magazine that became a fixture for athletes and fans, were laid off on Friday by publisher The Arena Group, according to the SI employees union.
Hezbollah warns Israel against continued 'aggression'
A top official from Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group on Friday warned Israel would "receive a real slap in the face" if it expanded the conflict along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Tata Steel axes UK jobs as industry forges 'greener' future
Indian-owned Tata Steel is to cut up to 2,800 UK jobs, it announced on Friday, as the industry struggles to finance greener production of the metal.
Justify my love? Fans sue Madonna for late gigs
Two Madonna fans are suing the megastar for damages over concerts in New York that started two hours late, accusing her of "flippant difficulty," court documents show.
Japan 'Moon Sniper' lands but 'not generating power'
Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft Moon landing, but the craft's long-term fate was in doubt after space agency officials said its solar cells were not generating power.
Defending champions Senegal beat Cameroon to book last-16 place
Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Friday.
Brazil, Japan and Canada feature in USA's SheBelieves Cup
Brazil, Japan and Canada will travel to the United States in April for the SheBelieves Cup, the annual women's tournament, US Soccer announced on Friday.
USA's World Cup winner Mewis retires
USA women's national team midfielder Sam Mewis has retired from the game at the age of 31 after a series of knee injuries.