Demonstrators pull against barbed wire in Beirut and ignite small fires, in protests that have expanded to reflect anger at widely-perceived corruption and incompetence in the political class. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
At least 38 girls and young women were killed in a crash while travelling to Swaziland's most famous traditional festival, a rights group said on Saturday.
Here are the latest developments regarding Lebanon's protest over the country's ongoing trash crisis (all times local):
The smooth jazz operators are back in town this week for a four-day groove at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
Even on a day when Paul O’Connell pulled on a green jersey for the final time in Dublin, England occupied the minds of both Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland.
Harry Kane, scorer of 31 goals last season, has not treated his home crowd to one since his hat-trick against Leicester City in March. Mostly subdued by John Stones, who is apparently destined to stay at Goodison, and Phil Jagiela, Kane looked badly in need of the support which Tottenham's transfer dealings have left it late to provide. As a result they failed to secure a first win in a game of more blood and thunder than quality.
The pitch is for charity, but the call could favor California's professional sports teams.
LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace's "frightening" pace was too much for London rivals Chelsea, said manager Alan Pardew after the Premier League champions slumped to a shock 2-1 home defeat on Saturday.
LONDON (Reuters) - The Financial Conduct Authority has begun an analysis of annuity sales by all Britain's major insurers since 2008, which could lead to compensation for pensioners found to have been sold inappropriate products, the Telegraph newspaper said.
Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into restoration work carried out on a historic tower near Istanbul after social media users derided the construction, likening it to the cartoon character SpongeBob...
Manspreading is so widespread it's now a word.
Racial history and understanding is the main theme of a new SCETV documentary, scheduled to air twice in September.
A veteran Mozambican journalist, known for his crime reporting, was gunned down on the streets of the capital.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Usain Bolt needed a bit of help from his American rivals to win a third gold medal but Mo Farah secured a unique "treble double" all on his own on a dramatic penultimate night of the world athletics championships on Sunday.
LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho blamed an under-performing handful of his multi-millionaire Chelsea players and a bad refereeing decision after suffering the second home defeat of his 200-match Premier League career on Saturday.
President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday he opposes a parliamentary vote on the landmark nuclear deal reached with world powers because terms of the agreement would turn into legal obligations if passed by lawmakers.
SPARTANBURG — The family of a 24-year-old woman shot and killed by a police officer in Spartanburg County last year will receive $700,000.
DUBLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Ireland and Wales emerged relatively unscathed from a bruising battle on Saturday although the home side's Keith Earls suffered concussion and visiting centre Jamie Roberts sustained a minor rib problem.
Violent clashes continued between South Sudan's warring factions Saturday before a cease-fire is to come into effect on Sunday, U.N., government and rebel officials said.
It wasn't just the Chelsea team that went into meltdown when Radamel Falcao scored his first goal for the club, only for Crystal Palace to immediately retake the lead and go on to win the match, as the Blues' official Twitter account responded in similarly comical ways.
Jose Mourinho bemoaned a "clear penalty" decision that wasn't given following Chelsea's shock 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudan's rebels accused government troops on Saturday of launching attacks on their forces in the north of the country after a ceasefire that is part of a peace deal came into effect, a charge the government denied.
STAR MAN
Raheem Sterling. The former Liverpool star was one the livelier players as City looked for an opening in the first half and had a couple of good chances. He then got the goal his performance deserved, and put City firmly in control of the game, in the second minute of the second half.
Water is where the sky meets the earth in reflection. It is here that gardeners embrace the spiritual quality of water gardens and koi ponds.
STAR PLAYER
Sako: To think the former Wolves forward was available on a free transfer this summer and Alan Pardew had to be persuaded by Palace chief Steve Parrish to sign him. Two starts, two match-winning goals for the Mali man.
