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In mid-December, FIFA announced the 2030 World Cup would take place in six countries, spanning three continents. Meanwhile, most American sports have been heading to Europe in recent years looking to expand their appeal.
These events sell out, usually in record-setting times, but do not come close to matching the worldwide spectacle that comes from hosting 24 grands prix, across five continents ...Keep reading

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA)–An official at customs office in Mazandaran province says over million tons of goods, valued at 298.91 million, has exported from the northern province of Mazandaran in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year.

Under the agreement, the federal government will pay the appraised value of $62.5 million for the property, while privately raised funds will supply the rest.

On Jan. 2, the debt will dip temporarily due to a scheduled redemption of nonmarketable securities held by a federal trust fund associated with Medicare payments.

From the March sisters in "Little Women" to Cinderella and her wicked stepsisters, the relationship between female siblings is a favorite in works of fiction. One of the latest novels to enter that realm is Betsy Lerner's "Shred Sisters," a book that takes the reader on an emotional journey with three siblings. Lerner sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about writing the novel, and how her earlier non-fiction writing informed the story.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), who is the presumptive next United Nations (U.N.) ambassador is one of President-elect Donald Trump's more traditional Cabinet appointments, and is unlikely to face a tough confirmation battle in the Senate. But one former Trump administration official is hoping she'll usher in drastic cuts to the U.N.'s budget during the president-elect's second term.

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are facing a nightmare January transfer window if they cannot tie major stars down to a new contract.

At Chronotrains, you can see how far you can get by train from anywhere in Europe in 8 hours or less. A good base appears to Brussels, which gets you most of Germany, France and Britain—and Turin and Zurich to boot. — Read the rest

Thousands of demonstrators formed human chains in cities across Georgia on Saturday, the day before the inauguration of the country's new pro-Russia president, who opponents say was elected via an "illegitimate" vote in November.

United have lost their last three matches in all competitions.

Officials in a South Carolina city announced they have captured the second of two wallabies who escaped from a petting zoo.

Londoners can expect weather to turn after rain and gusts on New Year’s Eve

In bird colonies, schools of fish and cycling pelotons, significant interactions occur between individuals through the surrounding fluid. These interactions are well understood in fluids such as air and water, but what happens when objects move through something like sand? It turns out that similar interactions occur in granular materials—things like soil or sand—and they play a crucial role in everyday contexts. Think of plows cutting through farmland, animals burrowing underground, roots pushing through soil... Читать дальше...

Anne Hegerty appeared on BBC's Mastermind as a contestant when she was just 30 years old - 33 years later she looks completely different.

DARTS fan favourite Stephen Bunting has admitted he shed a tear during his Ally Pally walk-on.

A Listly List - The Maldives is the ultimate island paradise, with amazing beaches, tropical blue waters, and beautiful island resorts to visit and stay at. Over the recent years though, it has become more affordable for tourists of all backgrounds to come visit and not break their bank.

The Brisbane half has accepted sanctions from his club and the league.

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Podcast host had been open about her struggles with hyperemis gravidarum, which causes severe and prolonged nausea

Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev; the leaders discussed the crash of the AZAL passenger plane, the Kremlin said.

He was found with extensive injuries to his neck.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.