Biden reverses course on Hyde amendment
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supports a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing...
Activists urge banks not to finance Ugandan oil pipeline
A group of 30 international and local campaign groups have petitioned two banks to abandon plans to raise funds to build an oil pipeline to...
Ethiopia premier arrives Khartoum to mediate troubled nation – New Business Ethiopia
Ethiopia premier arrives Khartoum to mediate troubled nation New Business Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia arrives Khartoum, Sudan this morning to mediate the military...
Actor Denzel Washington receives lifetime achievement award in Hollywood
Two-time Oscar-winner Denzel Washington has been honored with the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award, the film body’s top honor. Rough cut (no reporter...
French organizers move to defuse WTA row
French Open organizers on Friday sought to defuse a row over their scheduling of the women’s semi-finals, stating they had chosen to hold the matches...
End of May, Britain’s PM steps down as Conservative leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May steps down as leader of the governing Conservatives on Friday, officially triggering a contest to replace her that could see...
Most victims found in Hungary boat crash, search continues
Bodies of all but nine of the 28 victims of a deadly boat crash in the Hungarian capital have been recovered in an intensive search...
Ethiopian leader in Sudan on crisis mediation effort, protesters say medical staff targeted
Ethiopia’s prime minister was in Khartoum on Friday to meet the chief of Sudan’s ruling military council in a bid to ease the political crisis...
Teenager Vondrousova beats Konta to reach French Open final
Unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova beat Britain’s Johanna Konta 7-5 7-6(2) to reach the French Open final on Friday, recovering from deficits in both sets to...
Barty ends Anisimova’s run to reach French Open final
Australian Ashleigh Barty ended 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova’s run at the French Open to reach the final with a rollercoaster 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 victory on Friday....