Ben Yedder attempts soccer comeback in Iran after suspended prison sentence
Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder is trying to revive his career in Iran after almost a year…
Mine accident in Spain leaves two dead, with more potentially trapped
An accident at a mine in Spain’s northern Asturias region killed at least two people on Monday morning,…
What to know about tensions between Iran and the US as Tehran rejects direct talks with Washington
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has responded to a letter sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to…
France and Slovenia in same group for 24-team EuroBasket tournament this summer
RIGA, Latvia — France and Slovenia were slotted into the same group for this year’s EuroBasket tournament on…
Yamal hits back at ex-Netherlands player Van der Vaart after Spain’s Nations League win
MADRID — Lamine Yamal has made it clear he wasn’t happy with criticism from former Netherlands player Rafael…
Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad set to testify at trial of men accused of plotting to kill her
NEW YORK — Masih Alinejad, the charismatic Iranian dissident and journalist who prosecutors say was targeted by her…
Francesco Friedrich of Germany wins 16th world bobsled championship, taking 4-man in Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Francesco Friedrich won every championship he could in bobsledding this season. The German great…
Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling
Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and…
Middle East latest: UN-backed experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza
United Nations-backed experts on Thursday accused Israel of “the systematic use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence”…
Barcelona routs 10-man Real Sociedad 4-0 to go top in Spain
MADRID — Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 rout over 10-man Real Sociedad to regain the lead in Spain…
Six Nations: Ireland impresses, France steamrolls Wales and Scotland survives in Round 1
LONDON — The Six Nations opened to expectations. Ireland began its three-peat bid by blowing away England during…
Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president’s Interior pick
BISMARCK, N.D. — When North Dakota’s petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives…