Pope Francis visits former sex slaves
(CNN) Pope Francis visited 20 former sex slaves from various countries who are living at a housing center in Rome.
The Pope met women from...
Venezuela hikes minimum wage by 50 percent as inflation soars
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro yesterday announced a 50 percent minimum wage hike that takes effect on Sept. 1, amid triple-digit inflation...
Bolt’s parents insist he’s ready to defend titles
The health of Usain Bolt has been a question as the showman enters his final Olympics nursing a sore hamstring.
His parents paid him a...
Zampa hoping to improve red-ball credentials
Adam Zampa might be Australia's specialist white-ball spinner at the moment, but he hopes to use the upcoming summer to prove that his skills can...
Thailand rocked by eleven bombs in one day
Series of bomb blasts hit tourist towns; 4 dead, 34 injured
Bangkok (CNN) Five provinces in Thailand have been hit by eleven bombings in less...
Australian cricket star releases Bollywood film ‘UnIndian’
(BBC) One of the fastest bowlers in cricket history has made an unlikely career move - starring in a romantic comedy.
The film UnIndian was...
India out for 353 after Ashwin, Saha tons
West Indies v India, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 2nd day
India lost their first wickets for 126 and their last five for 14, but in...
Brazil’s Senate indicts Rousseff, opens impeachment trial
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate voted early today to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges of breaking budget laws and put her on trial...
Bolt Big in Brazil
A veteran Brazilian journalist says that Usain Bolt is more popular than all of Brazil’s top sports personalities, including Pele, Formula One champion Ayrton...
11 babies die in Iraq’s maternity ward fire
(CNN) At least 11 babies died when a fire broke out in the maternity ward of a Baghdad hospital early Wednesday, an official told...