UCI objects to former Armstrong manager Bruyneel’s presence at Tour de France
MONT VENTOUX, France — The International Cycling Union has objected to the presence of Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong’s…
Seifert’s unbeaten 66 leads New Zealand to comfortable T20 win over South Africa
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Tim Seifert’s aggressive half-century on a tricky pitch led New Zealand to a comfortable seven-wicket…
Iran will hold nuclear talks with European nations in Turkey, the first since ceasefire with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday it would hold renewed talks this week with European nations over the…
Iran’s capital and surrounding province will shut for a day due to a heat wave
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian government offices, banks and businesses in the capital province of Tehran will shut down…
South Africa wins U20 rugby worlds after 13 years by beating New Zealand in final
ROVIGO, Italy — South Africa won the under-20 world championship for the first time in 13 years after…
Conway rides his luck to lead New Zealand to comfy T20 win over Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe — If Devon Conway was a cat, he used eight of nine lives to lead New…
UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his…
A new mural in France shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in a swipe at Trump
ROUBAIX, France — As statements go, it’s a big one. A towering mural in France of the Statue…
Ben Healy takes Tour de France yellow jersey to give Ireland another cycling hero
LE MONT-DORE, France — Ireland has a new cycling hero. Ben Healy became the fourth Irish rider to…
Ireland scores 106 against Portugal in record-breaking rugby match
LISBON, Portugal — Paul O’Connell’s sympathy for Portugal only went so far. After watching the Ireland rugby team…
Leaders of Azerbaijan and Syria discuss energy cooperation as they rebuild ties
The leaders of Azerbaijan and Syria on Saturday pledged to deepen their cooperation particularly in the energy sector,…
Iran says a young French-German cyclist is in custody, a French newspaper reports
PARIS — Iran’s foreign minister has confirmed that his country is detaining a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared…