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Lawyers for DR Congo's Bemba pushing for his release
Lawyers representing Democratic Republic of Congo politician Jean-Pierre Bemba will today ask judges at the International Criminal Court ( ICC) for his immediate release, news agency AFP reports.An a…
Vietnam parliament approve sweeping cyber security law
Vietnamese lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping cyber security law which could compel Facebook and Google to take down critical posts within 24 hours, as space for debate is crushed inside the Co…
US unveils 'milestone' new de facto embassy in Taiwan
The United States on Tuesday unveiled a new $255 million de facto embassy in Taiwan in what was hailed as a "milestone" in relations, as the self-ruled island comes under increasing pressure from Chi…
Ariana Grande appears to confirm engagement to comedian Pete Davidson
Ariana Grande has appeared to confirm reports that she's engaged.The singer has been replying to fans tweeting her about a potential wedding to comedian Pete Davidson."I hope he knows he is marrying …
Trump, Kim sign agreement after historic summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged on Tuesday to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula while Washington committed to provide security guar…
Ten dead after river boats collide in Russia World Cup host city
Ten people on a river cruise were killed when their boat collided with a tugboat late on Monday in the Russian city of Volgograd, which is hosting matches in the soccer World Cup, rescue services sai…
Asia stocks boosted after Trump-Kim summit, eyes on central banks
Major markets in Asia and Europe rose on Tuesday after Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un held a historic summit, while investors look ahead to key policy meetings at the Federal Reserve and European Centr…
US and North Korean leaders hold historic talks
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have become the first sitting US president and North Korean leader to mDonald Trump and Kim Jong-un have become the first sitting US president and North Korean leader to …
Boxing: Deontay Wilder says he has agreed to fight Anthony Joshua next in the UK
Deontay Wilder claims he has agreed to fight Anthony Joshua next in the UK, and says it is now up to the Briton's camp to finalise the deal.WBC champion Wilder took to social media on Monday night to…
France and Arsenal great Vieira appointed Nice coach
Former Arsenal and France star Patrick Vieira, world and European champion with Les Bleus, has taken the reins at top flight Nice, the French club said Monday.Vieira, 41, arrives after a stint at MLS…
Tennis: CAS increases Errani's ban by 8 months
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Monday that it accepted tennis player Sara Errani had not meant to take a banned drug, but still added eight months to her ban.The Italian, a Roland Garros fin…
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak could end soon - WHO
The director general of the World Health Organisation said Sunday he believed a swift end could be put to the outbreak of Ebola in northwestern DR Congo, some 21 days which has left 27 people dead ov…
Eminem criticised after 'gunshot' sound effects cause panic at festival
Eminem caused panic among some fans at the Bonnaroo music festival when a sound effect which sounded like gunfire was used at the end of one song.Concertgoers screamed and ducked as a number of loud …
Spain offers to take in stranded migrant ship
Spain offered Monday to take in a ship stranded in the Mediterranean with 629 migrants aboard after Italy and Malta refused to let the vessel dock in their ports.The migrants, including pregnant wome…
Spain's Gerard Pique leaves training session early after knee injury scare
Gerard Pique was unable to complete Spain's training session in Russia on Monday after feeling discomfort in his left knee, but teammate Rodrigo Moreno has told fans not to worry.Marca posted video f…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of three Chilean bishops
Pope Francis has accepted the resignations of three Chilean bishops following sex abuse scandals, including Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, the city at the center of the uproar, the Vatican said on Mon…
US offers 'unique' guarantees before historic summit with North Korea
The US has offered North Korea "unique" security guarantees to try to persuade it to give up its nuclear arsenal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday ahead of Tuesday's crucial summit in Singa…
Cristiano Ronaldo not bothered by Real Madrid future
Cristiano Ronaldo "does not look at all worried" about his future, according to Portugal team-mate Manuel Fernandes, amid Real Madrid exit talk.Ronaldo suggested he could call time on his Madrid care…
David De Gea wants public apology from Spain's Prime Minister
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has called for a public apology from Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over a disagreement between the two stemming from De Gea's implication in a sex ass…
The Goldbergs actor, Jackson Odell, dies aged 20
Actor and musician Jackson Odell, best known for his role in US TV series The Goldbergs, has died at the age of 20.He was found unresponsive at a sober living facility in California on Friday, accord…