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Suicide bomber kills 12 at Afghan ministry entrance: government spokesman
A suicide bomber killed 12 people and wounded more than 30 on Monday at the entrance to Afghanistan's rural rehabilitation and development ministry in the west of the capital, government spokesmen sa…
Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing body FIFA and the singer's representatives said.The award-winning s…
Two more lives claimed by India WhatsApp 'child kidnap' rumours
Indian police have arrested 16 people after two men became the latest victims of hysteria over WhatsApp rumours of child kidnappers.The men had stopped to ask directions in north-eastern Assam state …
US Air Force deserter found after 35 years
A man who deserted from the US Air Force in July 1983 has been apprehended in California, the US military says.Capt William Howard Hughes Jr, who had top-secret clearance, was last seen withdrawing $…
F1 explains chequered flag error, vow to review procedures
The FIA claim the chequered flag mix-up at the Canadian GP was a result of simple miscommunication, but insist they will "review procedures" for future races.The flag, which marks the end of the gran…
Trump speaks to South Korea's Moon by phone ahead of U.S.-North Korea summit
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to his South Korean counterpart by telephone on Monday, a day before Trump holds a historic summit with North Korea's leader, South Korea's presidential office said.…
As G7 feuds, Xi and Putin play up their own club
The leaders of China and Russia Sunday praised the expansion of their regional security bloc at a summit which put on a show of unity in stark contrast to the acrimonious G7 meeting.President Xi Jinp…
Egyptian band in Israel musical wins big on Broadway
A heart-warming musical about an Egyptian band visiting an Israeli desert town triumphed on New York's Broadway late Sunday, sweeping the board with 10 Tony Awards, the highest honors in American the…
Canadian GP: Sebastian Vettel retakes lead of title race from Lewis Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel has retaken the lead of the World Championship from Lewis Hamilton after a commanding but comfortable victory of the Canadian GP.Lacking pace throughout, and handicapped early on by …
Migrant rescue ship stuck in sea as Italy and Malta shuts port in standoff
A rescue vessel carrying 629 migrants is stranded in the Mediterranean after Italy's new interior minister refused permission for it to dock.Matteo Salvini, leader of the right-wing League, said Malt…
Kanye ties number one streak with new album
Headline-grabbing rapper Kanye West has tied the record for the longest streak of albums to hit number one on the US chart with his latest release, "Ye."The album debuted at the top on the benchmark …
President Trump considering pardon for boxing great Muhammad Alli
US President Donald Trump is considering pardoning boxing legend Muhammad Ali for his draft dodging conviction.Mr Trump made the comments to reporters at the White House before he left for the G7 sum…
Basketball: Trump says no invite for NBA champion to White House
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday morning that "we're not going to invite either team," referring to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, for a visit to the White House.On…
Tennis: Andy Murray intends to play Shenzhen Open in September
Andy Murray intends to start the Asian swing of the ATP Tour at the Shenzhen Open in September.Murray is currently on the comeback trail from hip surgery in January and hopes to return to action for …
South Africa beer company apologises for sexist adverts
A Johannesburg-based beer company has apologised for the name of its new range of craft beers which have been deemed sexist, TimesLive reports.Vale Bru ran the marketing campaign for Filthy Brunette?…
Bollywood actress defiant over masturbation scene
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has hit back at a torrent of online abuse over a masturbation scene in a film dubbed India's answer to "Sex and the City" that is proving a hit worldwide."Veere Di Wed…
Premier League winter break approved from 2019/2020 season
A two-week Premier League mid-season player break in February has been approved to start from the 2019-20 season, the FA has announced.The winter break ensures that Premier League matches will still …
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies by suicide aged 61
US celebrity chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room, aged 61, of a suspected suicide, CNN reports.Bourdain was in Strasbourg, France, working on a shoo…
South Africa's Zuma makes second court appearance on corruption charges, trial adjourned
Former South African President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted by his own party in February, appeared at the Durban High Court on Friday for the second time on corruption charges relating to a $2.5 billio…
Boxing: Kubrat Pulev launches astonishing attack on Dillian Whyte and Eddie Hearn
Kubrat Pulev has launched an attack on Dillian Whyte and Eddie Hearn after the surprise announcement that the British fighter had agreed to fight Joseph Parker.Pulev (25-1, 13KOs) had been ordered to…