DR Congo says pullout of UN peacekeepers has started
The withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo "has commenced", the foreign minister announced on Saturday, with completion due by the end of the year.
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Palmer sinks Fulham to lift Chelsea gloom
Cole Palmer fired Chelsea to a 1-0 win against west London rivals Fulham on Saturday as the inconsistent Blues bounced back from their League Cup embarrassment at Middlesbrough.
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After curfew, on the hunt for Ecuador's gang member
"What are you doing here? Don't you know it's the curfew?"
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Ramaphosa rallies S.Africans for votes after 30 years of ANC rule
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the "significant progress" made by his ruling African National Congress from the ruins of apartheid 30 years ago to a landmark election this year.
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Odermatt strikes again in downhill marred by Kilde crash
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt consolidated his place atop the overall World Cup standings with a second downhill victory in three days in Wengen on Saturday.
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PSG coach says no need to dip into transfer market
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says he doesn't need to replenish his squad in the transfer market despite the French champions missing a number of players.
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Goggia banishes Altenmarkt demons for first downhill win of season
Sofia Goggia hailed an 'emotional' first downhill win of the season as the Italian banished her demons at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee the Austrian resort where the former Olympic champion has struggled in the past.
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Taiwan's president-elect vows to defend island from China threats
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te vowed Saturday to stand "on the side of democracy" and defend the self-ruled island from "intimidation" from China, which has branded him as a threat to peace in the flashpoint region.
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Australia swat aside India to launch Asian Cup title bid
Australia cruised to a 2-0 victory in their Asian Cup opener against India on Saturday, Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos scoring from close range to launch their title bid.
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Sri Lanka need fielding lift for T20 World Cup: Hasaranga
Sri Lanka needs to lift its game on fielding to have a shot at this year's T20 World Cup title, newly installed short-format captain Wanindu Hasaranga said Saturday.
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