Trump complains Saudis not paying fair share for U.S. defense President Donald Trump complained on Thursday that U.S. ally Saudi Arabia was not treating the United States fairly and Washington was losing a “tremendous amount of money” defending the kingdom. In an interview with Reuters, Trump confirmed his administration was […]
U.S. warns of possible conflict with North Korea, China says situation could escalate U.S. President Donald Trump said a major conflict with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while China said the situation on the Korean peninsula could escalate or slip out of control. Trump, […]
Trump says U.S. wants fair treatment in climate pact President Donald Trump complained on Thursday that the United States was being unfairly treated in the Paris Climate Agreement and told Reuters he would announce a decision in about two weeks on whether Washington would remain in the accord. The Republican […]
Trump says major, major conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. "There is a chance […]
'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard Canadian Eugenie Bouchard has lashed out at the WTA for giving Maria Sharapova the chance to compete in tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban and said the Russian is a "cheater" who should never be allowed to play again. […]
First African-born MLB player gets hit in debut Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gift Ngoepe became the first African-born player to appear in a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday and marked his debut by getting a hit in his first at-bat. The 27-year-old South African, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis […]
Nadal wins on own court to reach Barcelona Open third round Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open, while Andy Murray advanced after opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew. Playing on the newly renamed Rafa Nadal court at the […]
Soccer: Pachuca lift CONCACAF title after 1-0 win over Tigres A late goal from Franco Jara gave Pachuca a 1-0 win over Tigres on Wednesday and helped the Mexican side to their fifth CONCACAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate victory. With 83 minutes gone, a long-range shot slipped […]
Real Madrid, Barcelona still neck and neck after big wins Real Madrid thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 6-2 to stay level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Wednesday after the Catalans crushed Osasuna 7-1, condemning the minnows to relegation. Lionel Messi, Andre Gomes and Paco Alcacer scored twice […]
Copa America set to increase to 16-team tournament The Copa America is likely to be expanded to 16 teams when it next takes place in Brazil in 2019, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. "The board has agreed that it will take place in Brazil and the ideal […]
