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Cash-strapped Egypt sells state assets to Gulf nations
Egypt, sapped dry of dollars despite a $3 billion International Monetary Fund bailout loan, is seeking to boost its coffers by selling state assets to wealthy Gulf nations.
Iran woos Chinese, other tourists as Westerners stay away
Western tourists, who flocked to Iran just a few years ago, are being advised by their governments to stay away, forcing the Islamic republic's struggling tourism industry to look elsewhere.
Asian markets retreat as US inflation fuels rate-hike bets
Asian markets sank Wednesday as a mixed US inflation report did little to soothe investor worries that the Federal Reserve will continue to ramp up interest rates, which many fear could cause a recession.
England's Broad returns for first Test against New Zealand
England recalled seam bowler Stuart Broad on Wednesday for this week's first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, reuniting his strike partnership with veteran Jimmy Anderson.
J-League propels Japan from footballing backwater to World Cup regulars
Japan was a football backwater when the J-League kicked off 30 years ago but its success has helped the sport thrive in the country and turned the national team into World Cup regulars.
Woods lauds LeBron longevity, seeks his own late hurrah
Tiger Woods reflected on LeBron James's NBA career scoring record on Tuesday, marvelling at the Lakers great's continued dominance even as he tries to prolong his own superstar career.
Clash of Barca and Manchester United underlines soaring revivals
Barcelona host Manchester United Thursday in a match-up which has twice graced the Champions League final but this week has the relative ignominy of taking place in the Europa League play-off round.
'Like James Bond,' Argentine price spies fight inflation
Like a veritable undercover agent, Monica Schenone tries to pass unnoticed through the aisles of a supermarket in Buenos Aires, sneaking photographs of price tags.
For US in Venezuela, miscalculations and shifting priorities
The move was bold and intended to be decisive. The United States, joined by most of its allies, recognized Venezuela's opposition leader as interim president and launched an all-out push to remove leftist Nicolas Maduro.
Too warm in Canada: world's largest ice rink may not open
The Canadian capital's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway -- the largest outdoor rink in the world and a UNESCO heritage site -- may not open this winter for the first time in five decades, due to a lack of ice.
Iraq dig uncovers 5,000 year old pub restaurant
Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern dating back nearly 5,000 years they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world's first cities.
Major firms not doing enough to curb deforestation: report
Many major global firms and financial institutions that directly or indirectly contribute to deforestation do not have any policies in place to protect forests, increasing the risk for catastrophic nature loss, a report said Wednesday.
Hundreds wed in Valentine's Day ceremony in Mexico
Hundreds of couples wed Tuesday in a mass ceremony on Valentine's Day in one of the last Mexican states to legalize same-sex marriage.
Verdict for Italy's Berlusconi in starlet bribery trial
An Italian court is set to rule Wednesday on whether billionaire ex-prime minister Silvio Berlusconi bribed witnesses to lie about his "bunga bunga" parties in an underage prostitution case.
Three dead in New Zealand cyclone
Authorities on Wednesday confirmed three deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, with helicopters plucking hundreds from their roofs as floods surged overnight.
Incomparable Duplantis dreaming of 'perfect' vault
Swedish pole vault world record-holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis says he is loving life and searching for the "perfect" jump.
Airbnb posts first profitable year as travel rebounds
Airbnb on Tuesday reported its first annual profit, with revenue surging in the final three months of 2022 as travel bookings rebounded.
Conte searching for Spurs 'belief' after Milan defeat
Antonio Conte said he needs his Tottenham players to start believing in themselves after they fell to a 1-0 defeat at AC Milan on Tuesday which put their Champions League campaign at risk.
Coman says hard to celebrate goal against 'home' team PSG
Kingsley Coman admitted he had refused to celebrate his goal for Bayern Munich against his boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie on Tuesday.
PGA Tour evolving in wake of LIV challenge - Woods
Golf's establishment is still redefining itself 12 months after the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit rocked the game globally and pitted longtime friends and colleagues against each other.
Diaz fires AC Milan to Champions League win over Tottenham
Brahim Diaz shot AC Milan to a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday which gave the seven-time European kings control of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Coman scores winner as Bayern edge PSG in first leg of Champions League tie
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe denied a late equaliser by VAR.
US stocks mixed after inflation data as London strikes record
Wall Street stocks reacted indecisively to a mixed US inflation report Tuesday, while the London stock market struck a record peak, closing near 8,000 points.
Vibrating pill, ingestible sensor: mini robots tackle gut disorders
A pill that vibrates to relieve constipation, a sensor that can be tracked in the gut -- medical researchers are turning to tiny robots to treat or diagnose gastrointestinal disorders.
Saudi Arabia to host 2023 World Club Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the 2023 World Club Cup, FIFA said on Tuesday.
Tsitsipas and Auger-Aliassime ease through in Rotterdam
Top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and titleholder Felix Auger-Aliassime easily qualified for the second round of the Rotterdam ATP 500 tournament on Tuesday.
US inflation eases but policymakers' battle not over
Rising rent and a gasoline price rebound helped keep US consumer prices elevated in January, according to government data released Tuesday, signaling that policymakers' battle against inflation is not over.
Biden names Fed vice chair as top economic advisor
US President Joe Biden has chosen Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard to be his top economic advisor, ahead of a potential reelection campaign and as the administration battles stubbornly high inflation.
For better or worse: Love in wartime for Ukraine's soldiers
For many Ukrainian soldiers, the war with Russia has led to heartbreaking separation from their families, but for others love has blossomed on the frontline.
Biden's antitrust enforcer Khan hit by resignation
A top competition enforcer for US President Joe Biden was accused Tuesday of abusing her power and bias against big tech as the last remaining Republican resigned from the Federal Trade Commission.
Woods eyes Riviera win despite injury uncertainties
Tiger Woods returns from a seven-month injury absence this week amid plenty of uncertainty, but his goal at the Genesis Invitational remains clear: to win.
NFL Cardinals hire Eagles defensive boss Gannon as head coach
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, whose team lost Sunday's Super Bowl, has agreed to terms to become the head coach of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Tuesday.