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Palestinian-Americans accuse Israel of bias at borders
A visa-free travel deal between Israel and the United States has raised hopes of easier journeys for Palestinian-Americans, but many still complain of discrimination by Israeli authorities.
Klinsmann hits back at 'absolutely stupid' flak for shirt request
Under-pressure South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has hit back at criticism levelled at him and his goalkeeper son for wanting the shirt of an opposition player, calling the flak "absolutely stupid".
The tricky path to tripling renewable energy capacity
Significant hurdles lie ahead of the G20's renewable energy target agreed in New Delhi last weekend, but the ambitious goal is feasible, experts say.
Australia's red-hot Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead
Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.
Former Australia cricketer MacGill charged with drug supply
Former Australian Test cricket star Stuart MacGill has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a commercial-scale cocaine deal, police said Friday.
US auto workers union announces plan to strike at three plants
The head of the US auto workers late Thursday announced plans to strike at three factories beginning at midnight if there is no deal reached in the waning remaining hours.
Top science editor defends peer-review system in climate row
Top science journal Nature was hit with claims last week that its editors -– and those of other leading titles -– have a bias towards papers highlighting negative climate change effects. It denies the allegation.
China retail sales surge in August, boost hopes for economy
Chinese retail sales jumped last month, data showed Friday, beating expectations and fuelling hopes that the country's army of consumers are returning to help kickstart the world's number two economy after an extended period of weakness.
Franco-era torture victim to testify in Spain court for first time
For the first time since Francisco Franco's death in 1975, a victim who says he was tortured by the dictator's regime will testify before a Spanish court in a hearing that opens Friday.
Scepticism about claim human ancestors nearly went extinct
Could the lives of the eight billion people currently on Earth have depended on the resilience of just 1,280 human ancestors who very nearly went extinct 900,000 years ago?
Italian police find stolen treasures at Australian museum
Italian art detectives have found stolen ancient treasures at a leading Australian university, including an artefact likely smuggled out of the country under piles of pasta, the institution said Friday.
Sudan refugees bring off-season tourism to Egypt's Aswan
Thousands fleeing war in Sudan have taken refuge in the Egyptian city of Aswan on the Nile, where families are helping keep the tourism industry afloat far from the horrors they left behind.
US believes China defense chief under investigation by Beijing: report
The US government believes China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu is the subject of an investigation by Beijing and has been relieved of his duties, The Financial Times reported Thursday citing American officials.
Libya's flood-ravaged Derna in grisly hunt for thousands still missing
Emergency teams on Friday kept up their search for the thousands still posted as missing from the tsunami-sized flash flood that swept the Libyan port city of Derna, killing at least 4,000 people.
Kim visits military aviation plant in Russia's far east
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a Russian industrial city to visit a military aviation factory on Friday, Russian agencies reported, following his summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting with defending champions South Africa.
Ex-Spain football boss in court over World Cup kiss scandal
Five days after resigning as Spain's football chief, Luis Rubiales is due in court Friday on sexual assault charges over forcibly kissing women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso.
After week of chaos, Revolution look to seal MLS playoff berth
After a tumultuous week which saw their head coach Bruce Arena resign and then his replacement swiftly removed after reports of player unrest, the New England Revolution will try to focus on business at Colorado on Saturday.
Hunter charges don't worry Biden audience, but economy does
Jogging to the podium, US President Joe Biden didn't betray any concern that his son had just been indicted on gun charges -- and nor did the audience.
Aussie Herbert fires 63 to grab early PGA Fortinet lead
Australian Lucas Herbert reeled off six straight birdies before a closing par to grab a two-stroke lead early in Thursday's first round of the US PGA Tour's Fortinet Championship.
Galthie's 'nervous' France survive 'uncomfortable' Uruguay challenge
France head coach Fabien Galthie said Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts "uncomfortable" in Thursday's 27-12 win in Lille.
Brazil court convicts first defendants in pro-Bolsonaro riots
In the first verdicts over riots by supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, the Supreme Court sentenced two defendants Thursday to heavy jail terms on charges including an attempted coup.
Global stocks rise on Arm trade debut as 'dovish' ECB hike hits euro
Global stock markets rose while the Euro slid on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled its latest interest rate hike could be its last.
Woki bemoans France discipline in slender Uruguay win
France lock Cameron Woki said on Thursday his side's poor discipline was "unacceptable" during the unconvincing 27-12 win over Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup.
Kenin, Collins advance to WTA San Diego semis as Garcia falls
Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and fellow American Danielle Collins advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA San Diego Open with straight-set triumphs on Thursday.
Australia bounce back against France in Davis Cup
Australia got their Davis Cup finals campaign up and running at the second attempt as the Netherlands beat the tournament's record all-time winners the United States on Thursday.
G77+China summit in Cuba seeks 'new economic world order'
The G77+China, a group of developing and emerging countries representing 80 percent of the global population, gathers Friday in Cuba seeking to promote a "new economic world order" amid warnings of growing polarization.
Bielle-Biarrey helps France avoid Uruguay scare
Hosts France needed Louis Bielle-Biarrey's late try to make sure of Thursday's 27-12 victory over Uruguay in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup.
US authorities seize artworks allegedly stolen by Nazis
US authorities seized three artworks allegedly looted by the Nazis and which are being sought by the heirs of a Jewish art collector who died in the Holocaust, officials said Thursday.
Mexico expects new air routes to US after safety upgrade
Mexico said Thursday that it expected to open dozens of new air routes to the United States after regulators in Washington restored its top aviation safety rating.
Johnson says leaving PGA for LIV cost him Ryder Cup spot
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says jumping from the PGA Tour to Saudi-backed LIV Golf cost him a spot on this year's US Ryder Cup team.
Brazil court convicts first defendant in pro-Bolsonaro riots
In the first verdict over the riots by supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, the Supreme Court sentenced a defendant Thursday to 17 years in prison on charges including an attempted coup.