UAW threatens a walkout at GM after contract expires
The United Auto Workers (UAW) turned up the pressure on General Motors Co, threatening a strike by Sunday night if the company does not agree...
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win FIBA World Cup
Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006 on Sunday, completing a stunning campaign for a...
Rallying: Ogier trims Tanak’s lead with victory in Turkey
Sebastien Ogier breathed new life into his hopes of a seventh successive world championship by leading a Citroen one-two in Rally Turkey on Sunday....
Iran rejects U.S. claim it was behind Saudi oil strikes, says ready for war
Iran dismissed accusations by the United States that it was behind attacks on Saudi oil plants that risk disrupting global energy supplies and warned on...
Two Afghan Taliban shadow governors killed as air strikes step up
Afghan security forces, backed by U.S. air strikes, killed two of the movement’s shadow provincial governors on Sunday, as fighting stepped up in the wake...
Canadian climate concern could carry Greens to breakthrough election
With climate change a top concern heading into next month’s Canadian election and mainstream candidates offering little inspiration, Green Party leader Elizabeth May could be...
Test marathon gives Tokyo a taste of what to expect at 2020 Games
Tokyo held a marathon on Sunday as a test case for whether organizers, athletes, and spectators can cope with sweltering temperatures expected during next year’s...
Motorcycling: Marquez extends MotoGP lead with San Marino win
Honda’s Marc Marquez took another significant stride toward a sixth MotoGP title by seizing victory in a last-lap duel at the San Marino Grand Prix...
Leaders of Turkey, Russia, Iran set to tackle Syria turmoil
The leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran meet on Monday to try to secure a lasting truce in northwest Syria following attacks by the government...
Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs at government buildings in latest wave of unrest
Hong Kong police fired water cannon and volleys of tear gas to disperse protesters throwing petrol bombs at government buildings on Sunday, as months of...