World Bank could lend $50bn more over decade with reform: Yellen
The World Bank's ongoing reform could result in a $50 billion lending boost over the next decade, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told AFP ahead of stakeholders' meetings next week where key changes are expected to be announced.
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Senegal harvests first experimental homegrown wheat
With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports.
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Inoue aims to follow in older brother's footsteps as undisputed champion
Japan's Takuma Inoue set his sights on matching older brother Naoya in becoming the undisputed bantamweight world champion, after beating Venezuela's Liborio Solis on Saturday to partially reclaim the family silver.
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Samoa down Fiji, New Zealand shine at Singapore Rugby Sevens
Defending champions Fiji suffered a surprising setback against near-neighbours Samoa at the Singapore Rugby Sevens on Saturday, while series leaders New Zealand asserted their class with wins against Australia and South Africa in the pools.
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Russia takes stock after failed winter offensive
Russia announced its winter offensive in Ukraine with great fanfare, but the ill-fated campaign has been another disappointment for Moscow.
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Rahm lurks as delayed Masters second round resumes
After a rainy night Georgia, the delayed second round of the 87th Masters got under way on Saturday with Spaniard Jon Rahm aiming to cut back the three-stroke advantage of early clubhouse leader Brooks Koepka.
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South Africa's injured Oosthuizen withdraws from Masters
South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champion, withdrew from the Masters on Saturday due to an unspecified injury.
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Marathon race walk mixed relay to debut at Paris Olympics
World Athletics on Saturday released details of a new event, the marathon race walk mixed relay, to be staged at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Taiwanese keep on dancing in the shadow of China drills
A group of university students practised their dance moves in Taiwan's Liberty Square Saturday, seemingly unfazed by massive Chinese military exercises around the self-ruled island.
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Israel starts calling up reservists after deadly attacks
Israel began calling up police and army reservists Saturday after separate attacks killed three people, including an Italian tourist, in Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank.
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