New African Union chair brings controversial record to top post
Azali Assoumani, who took over as African Union chair for the next 12 months, loves power and has not hesitated to throw opponents in jail or change the law to remain in control.
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UN chief urges Africa to 'act for peace' as leaders meet
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday called for Africa to take "action for peace" to combat rising violence as the continent's leaders held their annual summit in Addis Ababa.
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Broad fires England to verge of first Test win over New Zealand
Stuart Broad razed New Zealand's top order with a destructive opening spell on Saturday to put England on the verge of winning the first Test at Mount Maunganui.
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Cambodians celebrate traditional fishing methods at annual ceremony
Running into a thigh-deep muddy lake, villagers in eastern Cambodia used bamboo baskets and nets to scoop up their catch for an annual fishing ceremony where only traditional tools are used.
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Lyon bags five, Australia pin down India after close Kohli lbw
Nathan Lyon led Australia's spin charge Saturday with five wickets to leave India in deep trouble on 179-7 at tea after Virat Kohli fell to a controversial lbw during day two of the second Test.
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Kiplimo wins world cross country title as Gidey collapses
Jacob Kiplimo upset distance king Joshua Cheptegei to win the world cross country title Saturday as top women's star Letesenbet Gidey dramatically collapsed in sight of the finish line as she looked destined for gold.
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New Zealand chasing 394 to win first Test against England
England left New Zealand with a target of 394 to win the first Test after being dismissed for 374 late on the third day at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.
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India lashes out at critics after BBC raids
India's foreign minister on Saturday hit out at "scaremongering" critics who claim the country's democracy is being corroded, singling out billionaire George Soros -- a popular target for right-wing ire.
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Australia's Lyon cuts through top order to rattle India
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon wreaked havoc with four wickets including skipper Rohit Sharma to leave the hosts reeling on 88-4 at lunch on Saturday's day two of the second Test.
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Turkish internet bites back at state after deadly quake
Nothing is ever deleted or forgotten on the internet.
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