By: Edith M Lederer United Nations: Russia and China blocked the UN Security Council on Tuesday from supporting new sanctions on Mali for its military leaders' decision to delay next...

By: Lorne Cook Brussels:  Senior NATO and Russian officials are meeting Wednesday to try to bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the future of Ukraine, amid deep skepticism that Russian President...

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic on Tuesday warmed up for his bid to win a record 21st tennis major at next week’s Australian Open, hitting practice shots at Melbourne Park, but he...

Geneva:  The United Nations on Tuesday made what it called a record USD 5 billion appeal to help Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, warning half of the country faces acute...

Moscow: The Kremlin said Tuesday it saw “no significant reason for optimism” after the highly anticipated Russia-US talks over Ukraine and other security issues. The talks aimed at defusing tensions...

Kabul: An explosion in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday killed nine children and wounded four, according to the office of a Taliban-appointed governor. A statement from...

Beijing:  Beijing on Monday accused Washington of inciting Lithuania to “contain China" in a feud over the status of self-ruled Taiwan after US officials expressed support for the European Union-member...

Christchurch: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham smashed 252 before Trent Boult and Tim Southee wrecked Bangladesh with the ball to put the hosts on course for a series-levelling victory on...

MELBOURNE:  An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa, which was cancelled after his arrival last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordered...

Beijing:  Global shares were mixed Monday after Wall Street fell on worries the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates as soon as March. Frankfurt and Shanghai advanced. Wall Street futures...