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Conflict tourism: Kashmir hottest new destination for Indians
Standing on a fortified Kashmir street, an Indian tourist poses triumphantly for her husband's camera, clutching the national flag in each hand and flanked by two soldiers carrying rifles.
Poitier legacy tackled by Oprah in 'Sidney'
The late Sidney Poitier was at the peak of his Hollywood career when he came under fire from Black activists and intellectuals, accused of playing stereotypical, safe roles for white audiences just as the 1960s civil rights movement was exploding.
Lachlan Murdoch faces off with Crikey in defamation row
The high-stakes defamation battle between News Corp co-chairman Lachlan Murdoch and small Australian news outlet Crikey will go to trial beginning March 27 in Sydney.
Asian markets suffer further losses as central banks turn screws
Asian markets fell again Friday as part of a global sell-off fuelled by recession fears after central banks around the world ramped up interest rates to fight decades-high inflation.
US seeks action, possible UN resolution, on Myanmar junta
The United States is seeking more pressure on Myanmar's junta through the United Nations and is urging the international community not to recognize upcoming elections, a senior official said Thursday.
Brazil's business sector still supports Bolsonaro, but with reservations
Brazil's business sector, which views the economic policies of leftist presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with suspicion, will again vote for incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, but this time with more reservation, experts say.
Federer bids emotional farewell to tennis at Laver Cup
Roger Federer will bring the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday.
'Hell-bent' Wallabies say they respect All Blacks haka
Australia captain James Slipper said on Friday that the Wallabies respect the All Blacks' haka, after tension between the teams in the build-up to their crunch clash.
NASA gears up to deflect asteroid, in key test of planetary defense
Bet the dinosaurs wish they'd thought of this.
'Safari for sound': New York Philharmonic fine-tunes new home
The New York Philharmonic is tuning up to open their brand-new performance space next month -- and it's not only the instruments that need to strike the perfect pitch.
Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for entire NBA season
The Boston Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season on Thursday for "violations of team policies."
US, China top diplomats to meet on high tensions on Taiwan
The top US and Chinese diplomats meet Friday in New York as soaring tensions show signs of easing, but Beijing issued a new warning against support for Taiwan.
Ex-All Black Saili has 'massive shoes to fill' at Racing 92
Former New Zealand centre Francis Saili says he has "massive shoes to fill" as Virimi Vakatawa's replacement at Racing 92 before Saturday’s Top 14 trip to Toulouse.
Ahead of World Cup, influencer 'Mr Q' lifts veil on Qatar
At a time when prickly questions are being asked about Qatar and its hosting of the World Cup, Khalifa Al Haroon offers a smile, a sigh and a shrug as he seeks to explain its mysteries.
War leaves Ukraine farming village queueing for food
Ukraine's farmland is famed for its rich black soil and considered a breadbasket for the world, but on Thursday, after months of war, residents of a frontline farming village were queueing for food.
Britain unveils anti-inflation budget as recession looms
The UK's new government unveils Friday multibillion-pound measures aimed at supporting households and businesses hit by decades-high inflation.
Springboks hand 'incredible' Steyn key role against Argentina
Emergency South Africa fly-half Francois Steyn has been called "incredible" by former head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of a crucial Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.
Narrow wins bring lift for Americans at Presidents Cup
The United States needed three nail-biter triumphs to seize a 4-1 lead over the Internationals on Thursday at the Presidents Cup but the Americans were happy with the results.
Davis, Kim fightback gives Cup spark to Internationals
Australia's Cameron Davis and South Korean Kim Si-woo swept the last four holes to produce an emotional Presidents Cup comeback victory for the Internationals on Thursday at Quail Hollow.
Fortified Bermuda braces for powerful Hurricane Fiona
The beach chairs and umbrellas were put away, storefronts were covered and a lighthouse illuminated racing clouds overhead as Bermuda braced Thursday for Hurricane Fiona, a powerful Category 4 storm that has left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean.
11 police hurt at Mexico protest over missing students
A protest to demand justice for 43 Mexican students who disappeared in 2014 turned violent on Thursday, leaving 11 police officers injured, authorities said.
At UN, Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of 'unspeakable atrocities'
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used his address before the United Nations Thursday to accuse Azerbaijan of "unspeakable atrocities" during the latest clashes between the two rivals, including mutilating the bodies of dead soldiers.
Scaloni irked as visa trouble delays key defenders
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has voiced his displeasure at the late arrival of two key defenders for World Cup tune-ups in the United States after visa trouble linked to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Americans grab 4-1 lead on Internationals at Presidents Cup
Justin Thomas and Cameron Young sank clutch putts and the United States blunted a back-nine fightback to lead the Internationals 4-1 after Thursday's opening Presidents Cup matches.
Nets' Simmons says Sixers unsupportive amid mental health struggle
Australian NBA guard Ben Simmons said in a podcast posted Thursday that he didn't feel supported by the Philadelphia 76ers as he dealt with mental health issues.
France back on track as Netherlands close on Nations League finals
Kylian Mbappe starred as world champions France shrugged off injuries and off-field problems to beat Austria on Thursday, while the Netherlands won in Poland to close in on a place in next year's UEFA Nations League finals.
CIA chief: I'm no Jason Bourne, I drive an old Subaru
CIA Director Bill Burns said in the US spy agency's first-ever podcast Thursday that his life is nothing like Jason Bourne and James Bond, ripping hot cars through crowded cities and deploying unimaginable lethal gadgets.
US charges Boeing with misleading investors on 737 MAX safety, fined $200 mn
US securities officials fined Boeing $200 million over the aviation giant's misleading assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX airplane following two deadly crashes, regulators announced Thursday.
US great Sampras pays tribute to departing Federer
Pete Sampras, the 14-time Grand Slam champion whose Wimbledon reign was ended by Roger Federer in 2001, paid tribute to the Swiss great in a social media video on Thursday.
Japan to lift Covid restrictions on foreign tourists from October
Japan announced Thursday that it will lift tough Covid restrictions on foreign tourists, reopening the borders after two and a half years.
Soviet-era rocket launchers still serving on Ukraine frontline
For a handful of Ukrainian gunners camping under a clump of trees not far from the Russian lines, the day passes beside a BM-21 Grad rocket launcher waiting for firing orders.
De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
Kevin De Bruyne score one goal and made the other for Belgium to secure a rare 2-1 win over Wales in Brussels and keep the Red Devils' slim chance of reaching the Nations League semi-finals alive.