Sudan's warring parties signed a commitment late Thursday to humanitarian principles in their spiraling conflict but did not yet reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult.
West Indies have recalled all-rounder Keemo Paul and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie for the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe in June and July.
Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that star big man Anthony Davis is showing no signs of concussion and he expects Davis to play Friday when the team tries to close out the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs.
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Economy
Crunch talks between US President Joe Biden and senior Republicans have been postponed until early next week to allow staff to continue working, the White House said in a statement Thursday.
May 11, 2023
RECENT NEWS
Donald Trump's airing of falsehoods and insults in a prime-time CNN appearance triggered a deluge of criticism of the network, as media organizations once again grapple with how to cover the rule-breaking Republican seeking to win back the White House.
May 11, 2023
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Colorado Rapids' Brazilian winger Max Alves has been suspended and placed on paid administrative leave while he faces an investigation into unlawful sports gambling, part of a wider probe that has rocked Brazilian football.
May 11, 2023
Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 29 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.
May 11, 2023
It's a White House divided -- not over politics but the NBA playoffs as Vice President Kamala Harris cheers on the Golden State Warriors and her husband Doug Emhoff backs the Los Angeles Lakers.
May 11, 2023
Politics
Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire Thursday night amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.
May 11, 2023
RECENT NEWS
Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.
South Korea's Noh Seung-yul grabbed the clubhouse lead with an 11-under par 60 in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Byron Nelson tournament, matching the event's 18-hole record.
The US Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a California animal cruelty law that bans the sale in America's most-populous state of pork from pigs raised in confined conditions.
Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday hit the fastest 50 in Indian Premier League history, in just 13 balls, as Rajasthan Royals hammered Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets.
May 11, 2023
Sports
Japan's Saki Niizoe won her first individual world title in the -70 kg final at the World Judo Championships on Thursday, as Britain's Katie-Jemima Yeats-Brown lost consciousness in a bronze-medal match.
May 11, 2023
RECENT NEWS
He once lived in tents and sold street food to pursue his cricketing dream. Now, sizzling talent Yashasvi Jaiswal is the toast of the Indian Premier League.
Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 28 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.
The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia, a charge that drew an angry rebuke from Pretoria.
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez returns to action this weekend as motorcycling reaches the 1,000 grand prix landmark, 74 years after the first feast of speed was staged.
May 11, 2023
- Macron urges 'pause' in EU environment regulations
- Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan unlawful
- Chiefs face Lions, Jets to face Bills in NFL season openers
- Russian fencers reject IOC format for return to competition
- Jaiswal hits IPL's fastest ever 50 off 13 balls
- WHO declares mpox no longer a global health emergency
- France's Sarkozy risks new trial over alleged Libya campaign financing
- Ethiopia grants mobile money licence to Kenya's Safaricom