FIFA approves expansion of women’s World Cup to 32 teams in 2023
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition...
U.S., China to keep talking on trade, progress elusive in Shanghai meeting
U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up a round of trade talks on Wednesday without visible signs of progress and put off their next meeting until...
Ontario needs more healthcare funding, says report on serial killer nurse
Ontario needs to boost funding and staffing to resolve problems that allowed a Canadian nurse to murder eight and harm six other seniors in various...
Rangers acquire RHP Jones from White Sox
The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed reliever Nate Jones, international slot compensation and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league right-handers...
Woods commits to opening two playoff events
Tiger Woods will return to action for the first two legs of the FedExCup playoffs, which will mark only the second time all year he...
Thompson apologizes after misplaced passport leaves 38 golfers without clubs
World number three Lexi Thompson has apologized to her fellow competitors after a caddie carrying 38 LPGA players’ bags from France to the Woburn Golf...
GE lifts forecast but warns Boeing grounding may cost $1.4 billion
General Electric Co raised its 2019 forecast on Wednesday, but disclosed more than $1 billion in potential costs from Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX jetliner, puncturing...
Mozambique to fight for extradition of former finance minister over debt scandal
Mozambique’s government is to fight for the extradition from South Africa of former finance minister Manuel Chang, who the United States is seeking to put...
Wall Street muted, awaits Fed policy statement
U.S. stocks treaded water on Wednesday, as investors awaited an almost certain cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and hints on whether it...
Jordan keeps silent in case pitting princess against sheikh
Jordan is staying silent about a legal battle pitting a Jordanian princess against her estranged husband, the ruler of Dubai, as King Abdullah seeks to...
