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Myanmar junta strips shadow gov members of citizenship
Myanmar's junta has revoked the citizenship of several members of an opposition government dominated by Aung San Suu Kyi's toppled administration, it said Saturday.
Ukraine port city Mariupol blockaded by Russian forces
Invading Russian troops have blockaded the strategic Ukrainian port city Mariupol, its mayor announced Saturday, as Moscow and Kyiv aimed to hold new talks over the weekend.
Neutral Switzerland's economy shaken by sanctions on Russia
Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular.
Flowers, beers, ciggies and a meat pie: Australian fans mark Warne's death
Beneath Shane Warne's fittingly one-and-a-half times larger than life bronze statue, stunned fans in his native Melbourne made votive offerings of flowers, beer, cigarettes and a meat pie Saturday, remembering an imperfect hero whose outsized skill and personality transcended cricket.
On Sweden's Gotland, Ukraine war revives fears of Russia
"You never know": like many other Swedes on the island of Gotland, Emelie Cedeskog has stocked up on canned foods and checked where the nearest air raid shelter is.
To fight its war, Russia closing digital doors
Russia's blocking of Facebook is a symptom of its broader effort to cut itself off from sources of information that could imperil its internationally condemned invasion of Ukraine, experts say.
China sets lowest GDP target in decades over 'grave' outlook
China set its lowest GDP target in decades Saturday, as Premier Li Keqiang warned of a "grave and uncertain" outlook against the backdrop of the coronavirus, a property slump and uncertainty over the war in Ukraine.
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of South's election
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Saturday, Seoul's military said, continuing this year's record-breaking blitz of weapons tests with a launch just days before South Korea's presidential election.
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South's military
North Korea fired at least one "unidentified projectile" on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's ninth suspected weapons test this year.
'Shocked to the core': Cricket world mourns Shane Warne
Cricketers past and present from Sachin Tendulkar to Viv Richards and Joe Root paid shocked tribute to Australian spin maestro Shane Warne who died of a suspected heart attack at 52.
UN Security Council to meet Monday on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: diplomats
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday on the humanitarian crisis triggered in Ukraine by the Russian invasion, diplomats said Friday.
Hovland seizes two-shot halfway lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Viktor Hovland rode a hot putter to the top of the Arnold Palmer Invitational leaderboard on Friday, taking a two-shot halfway lead at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida.
Italy seizes Russian oligarch's yacht: govt
Italy said Friday that it seized the yacht of a Russian oligarch who is seen as close to President Vladimir Putin and is subject to EU sanctions.
Shock and tributes as Aussie cricket great Shane Warne dies aged 52
Australian star Shane Warne -- one of the greatest Test players of all time -- has died of a suspected heart attack aged just 52, sparking an outpouring of grief from fellow cricketers, celebrities and politicians.
Journalist killed in Mexico, sixth this year
A journalist was killed on Friday in northern Mexico, authorities said -- the sixth such murder this year in one of the world's most dangerous countries for reporters.
Stocks sink, gas and oil prices soar over Ukraine fears
Global stock markets fell across the board Friday and energy prices soared after Russia attacked a major Ukrainian nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, exacerbated worries about the hit to the continent and its economy.
Fury over Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant
Ukraine and the West expressed fury on Friday after Europe's largest atomic power plant was attacked and seized by invading Russian forces, which continued to shell major cities.
Martinez fires Inter top in Italy as Liverpool date looms
Lautaro Martinez scored a hat-trick as Inter Milan went top of Serie A on Friday with a 5-0 win over rock-bottom Salernitana.
UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Tehran as UK says deal 'close'
The UN nuclear watchdog's chief arrived in Tehran late Friday amid hopes of reviving a 2015 accord between Iran and world powers, with Britain saying a deal is "close".
No Nadal, no problem as 'super special' Alcaraz enjoys flying Davis Cup start
Teenager Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie.
Volkswagen plans 2 bn euro electric car plant in Germany
German auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday it had approved a 2 billion euro investment in a new electric car plant, as it seeks to overhaul its business in the face of stiff competition from US rival Tesla.
Blinken defends sanctions tactic, warns of more Ukraine suffering
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that the suffering of Ukrainians will likely worsen but defended the West's focus on sanctions and limited military support as an effective way to stop Russia's invasion.
China's annual parliament opens in key year for Xi
Thousands of delegates will gather for the annual meeting of China's rubber-stamp parliament Saturday, a week of highly choreographed sessions that will lay out the leadership's blueprint for the year ahead.
Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
On a runway near the Ukrainian border, 14 wide-body aircraft arrive on average each day -- a carefully calibrated operation mounted at top speed to deliver tons of Western military assistance to Kyiv.
Sufi pilgrimage to Dakar resumes after two-year Covid hiatus
Thousands of Sufi Muslim pilgrims gathered in Dakar on Friday for the first time 2019 without restrictions related to Covid-19.
US tennis player Lepchencko handed four-year doping ban
Former top 20 player Varvara Lepchenko was handed a four-year doping ban on Friday, the International Tennis Federation announced, a suspension which will only end close to her 40th birthday.
US calls attack on Ukraine nuclear plant a possible 'war crime'
The United States on Friday called an attack attributed to Russian forces against a nuclear power plant in Ukraine a possible war crime.
Facebook says Russia block 'cuts off millions' from reliable information
Facebook attacked Russia's block on Friday of the dominant social media network, saying the move will cut millions off from reliable information and a forum to share their views.
'Super special' Alcaraz gets Davis Cup career off to flying start
Teenager Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday when he helped six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie.
Turkish billionaire Bayrak enters race to buy Chelsea
Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak is the latest bidder to enter the race to buy Chelsea, according to widespread reports in the British press on Friday.
US condemns 'reckless' Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant
Russia's "reckless" overnight attack on a nuclear power plant in Ukraine is a dangerous escalation that "represents a dire threat to all of Europe and the world," the US ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday.
Californians resigned as gasoline prices spike
Californians filling up their cars on Friday winced at the spiraling cost of gasoline, but largely shrugged as residents of the state that has long had the highest gas prices in the United States.