US announces sanctions on ICC, hours after Nobel award to former judge
The United States on Friday announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cripple the tribunal's operations just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize went to a former ICC judge who warned of mounting political attacks on the court.
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NFL legend Mike Ditka dead at 86
Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86.
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Hurricane Isaias set to strike Gulf Coast late Friday
Hurricane Isaias rapidly intensified into a major category 3 storm on Friday, triggering mandatory evacuations as it barrelled towards the US Gulf Coast where it was projected to make landfall in the evening.
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Trump forms panel to probe US Fed governor Lisa Cook
US President Donald Trump has set up a committee to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged "false statements" linked to mortgages, renewing his efforts to oust her.
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Australia struggle against South Africa quicks in first Test
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.
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Stocks advance as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack
Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next month's US midterm elections.
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France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence
Students in France were largely back in the classroom Friday following days of protests demanding better education and school conditions, as the UN voiced "concern" over the sometimes violent clashes.
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Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.
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De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash
Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow strugglers Manchester United.
Read moreChina agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe: EU commerce chief
China and the European Union reached an understanding to "moderate" hybrid vehicles exports on Friday, which could prevent millions of Chinese cars from being shipped to Europe, the bloc's commerce chief said following talks that dispelled a much-feared trade war.
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