Lyon completes the signing of Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Šulc from Viktoria Plzeň
LYON, France — Czech Republic international Pavel Šulc has completed a move to French club Lyon from Viktoria…
Syria’s new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating attacks on civilians during…
Syria’s foreign minister to make first official visit to Moscow since Assad’s ouster
DAMASCUS, Syria — Russia announced Wednesday that Syria’s foreign minister will visit Moscow, the first official visit to…
2 volunteers die fighting Turkey wildfires, raising deaths to 17 since late June
ISTANBUL — The death toll from wildfires outside the city of Bursa in northwest Turkey rose to four…
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan’s ancient capital
KYOTO, Japan — Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years…
French court to decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for Syrian chemical attacks
BRUSSELS — France’s highest court is ruling Friday on whether it can strip the head of state immunity…
An ammunition depot explosion in Syria kills at least 7 people and injures scores
DAMASCUS, Syria — An explosion at an ammunition depot in northern Syria on Thursday killed at least seven…
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…