Open audition: Ukraine’s comedian president invites citizens to run in July poll
A comedian and entrepreneur, 29-year-old Roman Hryshchuk had only been in politics for a few weeks when he found himself in front of a semicircle...
NFL notebook: Chargers’ Gordon demands new deal or trade
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will not report to training camp without a new contract, ESPN reported Thursday....
Oil lingers near six-week highs amid Gulf of Mexico storm, Middle East tensions
Oil prices hovered near six-week highs on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain as U.S. oil producers in the Gulf of Mexico...
Ethiopian Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles – Washington Post
Ethiopian Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles Washington Post A wave of Ethiopian Israeli artists has burst onto Israel’s vibrant hip-hop scene, using the stage...
Beatings and sexual violence: Sudan’s women bear scars of fight for freedom – Independent Online
Beatings and sexual violence: Sudan’s women bear scars of fight for freedom Independent Online Sudan’s ruling military council says coup attempt foiled Al Jazeera English Sudan’s ruling...
MLB notebook: Ortiz undergoes third surgery
Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz underwent additional surgery as he continues to recover from a gunshot wound sustained more than a month ago....
China considers limited support for petrol-electric hybrids in boon for Toyota, Honda
China is considering re-classifying petrol-electric hybrid vehicles so they get more favorable treatment than all-petrol or diesel counterparts under clean car rules, making it easier...
Iran calls on Britain to immediately release its seized supertanker: IRNA
Iran called on Britain on Friday to immediately release its oil tanker which British Royal Marines seized last week on suspicion that it was breaking...
NBA notebook: Rockets swap Paul for Thunder’s Westbrook
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for guard Chris Paul and a pair of first-round draft picks, multiple media...
Oil hovers near six-week highs amid Gulf of Mexico storm, Middle East tensions
Oil prices hovered near six-week highs on Friday as U.S. oil producers in the Gulf of Mexico cut more than half their output in the...
