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Moldovans torn between pro-EU and pro-Russia vote in tense polls

Moldovans torn between pro-EU and pro-Russia vote in tense polls

Moldovans vote on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could see the country neighbouring Ukraine swerve from its pro-European path towards Moscow, with the government and the EU accusing Russia of "deeply interfering".

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Strings of identity: Kashmir's fading music endures

Strings of identity: Kashmir's fading music endures

In a modest workshop filled with the fragrance of seasoned wood, 78-year-old Ghulam Mohammad Zaz continues a craft his family has preserved for eight generations -- the making of the Kashmiri santoor.

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'Clog the toilet' trolls hit Indian visa holders rushing to US

'Clog the toilet' trolls hit Indian visa holders rushing to US

Vacationing in India, engineer Amrutha Tamanam rushed to return to the United States after Donald Trump abruptly announced a $100,000 fee for the visa she holds.

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Bradley: USA Ryder Cup disaster part of why crowds angry

Bradley: USA Ryder Cup disaster part of why crowds angry

United States captain Keegan Bradley defended raucous New York crowds that seemed to cross a sportsmanship line on Saturday in heckling Europe golfers at the Ryder Cup.

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Europe used 'anti-fragile mentality' to cope with Cup hecklers

Europe used 'anti-fragile mentality' to cope with Cup hecklers

Europe captain Luke Donald credits an "anti-fragile mentality" for how well his golfers have handled raucous New York hecklers and taken a record lead at the Ryder Cup.

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Unbeaten McIlroy faces winless Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles

Unbeaten McIlroy faces winless Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles

Undefeated world number two Rory McIlroy will face winless world number one Scottie Scheffler in one of Sunday's 12 concluding singles matches at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

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Sweeping UN sanctions return to hit Iran after nuclear talks fail

Sweeping UN sanctions return to hit Iran after nuclear talks fail

Widespread UN sanctions against Iran returned into force late Saturday for the first time in a decade, after last-ditch nuclear talks with Western powers failed to produce a breakthrough.

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Messi, Miami frustrated in Toronto stalemate

Messi, Miami frustrated in Toronto stalemate

Lionel Messi's scoring streak came to an end on Saturday as Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw in their Major League Soccer clash with Toronto FC.

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Argentina protesters march for victims of live-streamed femicide

Argentina protesters march for victims of live-streamed femicide

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Saturday to demand justice for three young women whose torture and murders were live-streamed on social media, in a case that has shocked Argentina.

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Europe shrugs off intense abuse to reach brink of Ryder Cup win

Europe shrugs off intense abuse to reach brink of Ryder Cup win

Europe battled through a torrent of insults from a raucous crowd to grab a record seven-point lead over the United States and move to the brink of retaining the Ryder Cup with a dominant display at Bethpage Black on Saturday.

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