Georgia's Niniashvili aims to stay 'crazy' at new club La Rochelle
Georgia full-back Davit Niniashvili said his coaches at new club La Rochelle want him to remain "crazy" as they prepare to head to Toulon in the Top 14 on Sunday.
Read more
Latinos, ex-military, retirees -- ICE hopefuls answer Uncle Sam's call
There is a mixed crowd lining up outside the ICE recruitment fair in Utah, where hundreds of people are eager to join US President Donald Trump's vast deportation effort.
Read more
Trump hopes to settle TikTok's fate on Xi call
President Donald Trump, who recently accused Xi Jinping of working to "conspire" against the United States, hopes to finalize the fate of video-sharing app TikTok and make progress on trade talks in a phone call with the Chinese leader on Friday.
Read more
East Germany's empty towns try to lure people with 'trial living'
Depopulated towns in Germany's ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of super-cheap housing to give would-be residents a taste of the place.
Read more
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton on Saturday, while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.
Read more
Australia skipper Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
Read more
China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal
China cautioned Papua New Guinea against "undermining" its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defence pact with Australia widely seen as a counter to Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific.
Read more
Australian state bans testing of illicit drugs
The Australian state of Queensland has banned the testing of drugs for recreational use, sparking warnings from health providers on Friday that the move could put lives at risk.
Read more
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded
The dike meant to protect the Philippine town cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, but when a minister visited this month he found little more than dirt hastily dumped along the river's banks.
Read more
Asian markets fluctuate as focus turns to Trump-Xi, BoJ
Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Read moreIn The News
