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Kenya's Misoi and Ethiopia's Edesa smash records at Sydney Marathon

Kenya's Misoi and Ethiopia's Edesa smash records at Sydney Marathon

Kenya's Brimin Misoi and Ethiopian star Workenesh Edesa Gurmesa both smashed the course record Sunday to secure victory in the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.

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Iran two years after Mahsa Amini: persecution and defiance

Iran two years after Mahsa Amini: persecution and defiance

Persecution of bereaved relatives. Impunity for perpetrators. Rampant executions and infighting among the opposition.

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Storm, flooding death toll in Myanmar jumps to 74

Storm, flooding death toll in Myanmar jumps to 74

The death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has jumped to 74, state media reported on Sunday, a day after its junta made a rare request for foreign aid.

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Brazil vets heal burns of jaguar burned in Pantanal fire

Brazil vets heal burns of jaguar burned in Pantanal fire

At a shelter for big cats in Brazil, a vet gingerly dresses wounds on a jaguar that was caught in wildfires raging in the world's largest tropical wetland.

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'Shogun' set to shine at Emmys

'Shogun' set to shine at Emmys

Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history on Sunday at the Emmys, television's equivalent of the Oscars.

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Why have Mexico's judicial reforms upset investors?

Why have Mexico's judicial reforms upset investors?

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's controversial judicial reforms making Mexico the world's only country to elect all its judges by popular vote have spooked financial markets and investors.

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Three Americans, two Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela

Three Americans, two Spaniards held over alleged plot to 'destabilize' Venezuela

Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country, the government said Saturday, as the United States denied Caracas's allegations it was involved.

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No.1 Korda to face Hull in singles opener at Solheim Cup

No.1 Korda to face Hull in singles opener at Solheim Cup

Top-ranked Nelly Korda and England's Charley Hull will meet to start Sunday's 12 singles matches at the Solheim Cup as Europe seeks a historic comeback to beat the United States.

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Historic private astronaut mission prepares for splashdown

Historic private astronaut mission prepares for splashdown

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first ever spacewalk by non-government astronauts, is returning to Earth on Sunday.

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US seizes 10-6 lead over Europe after day two of Solheim Cup

US seizes 10-6 lead over Europe after day two of Solheim Cup

United States golfers split eight matches with holders Europe on Saturday to take a 10-6 lead after day two of the Solheim Cup, leaving the visitors in need of a record Sunday fightback to retain the trophy.

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