Israel began calling up police and army reservists Saturday after separate attacks killed three people, including an Italian tourist, in Tel Aviv and the occupied West Bank.
Twenty years after the fall of his regime, the late Iraqi president Saddam Hussein remains admired and popular in Jordan where his image can still be seen across the country.
The Brooklyn Nets booked an NBA playoff berth on Friday as the Eastern Conference puzzle pieces fell into place, but suspense remained in the wild West with wins for Golden State, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Chinese seaside tourists brush off military drills over Taiwan
- China launches three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait
Sports
Dejected Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn admits he faces an uncertain future after a heavy Super Rugby Pacific loss to the ACT Brumbies, with just two wins from seven so far this season.
April 08, 2023
RECENT NEWS
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday showered attention on three Tennessee officials targeted for expulsion from the state legislature over their support for gun control, as the fracas escalated into a major national row over race and representation.
April 07, 2023
RECENT NEWS
A conservative federal judge in the state of Texas halted US approval of the abortion pill mifepristone on Friday, but paused implementation for a week to give federal authorities time to appeal.
April 07, 2023
Louisiana State University star Angel Reese said Friday she'll celebrate the Tigers' collegiate basketball triumph at the White House after all, despite being "hurt" by comments from First Lady Jill Biden.
April 07, 2023
Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka seized command of the Masters with a sizzling five-under par 67 before a storm that uprooted trees halted Friday's second round at Augusta National.
April 07, 2023
Culture
Thousands of Guatemalan worshipers wearing black hoods and purple tunics funnel slowly through the streets of Antigua carrying images of Jesus over a multicolored carpet of flowers and scented sawdust as somber music rings out.
April 07, 2023
RECENT NEWS
Scared spectators at the Masters esceped without injury after three tall pine trees fell near them at Augusta National on Friday.
Lens claimed their fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg on Friday to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain to just three points.
Second-round play was halted until Saturday at the 87th Masters after a storm with gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning struck Augusta National, toppling three trees but causing no injuries.
France's women comfortably beat Colombia 5-2 on Friday in the first match for new coach Herve Renard.
April 07, 2023
Politics
Moscow has formally charged US journalist Evan Gershkovich with espionage, Russian news agencies reported Friday, accusations rejected both by the reporter and his employer.
April 07, 2023
RECENT NEWS
Pope Francis, who is recovering from bronchitis and last week spent three nights in hospital, did not attend the traditional "Way of the Cross" prayer service on Good Friday, the Vatican said.
Three tall pine trees fell near spectators gathered close to the 17th hole at Augusta National on Friday before second-round play was suspended due to stormy weather.
Burnley secured promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking after Vincent Kompany's men won 2-1 at Middlesbrough on Friday.
Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka seized command of the Masters with a sizzling five-under par 67 before a severe storm halted Friday's second round at Augusta National.
April 07, 2023
- Israeli PM mobilises army, police reserves after deadly attacks
- New slimline Mickelson says he is close to his best again
- Masters suspends play second time for bad weather
- One killed, five wounded in Tel Aviv attack: new toll
- VP Harris heads to Tennessee as Black lawmakers booted from assembly
- US reporter charged with spying in Russia
- US radio broadcaster NPR halts tweets in Twitter row
- Masters play resumes after brief suspension for bad weather