UN reaffirms 'commitment to stay' in Afghanistan
The UN reaffirmed its "commitment to stay" in Afghanistan on Friday, in a review assessing its operations in the country in light of the Taliban banning women from working for the world body.
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Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to "a bull" in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.
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Floods kill over 170 people in east DR Congo
More than 170 people have died after heavy rains and flooding in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu province, officials said Friday, after torrential downpours killed dozens in neighbouring Rwanda.
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Iran, Syria vow to strengthen ties as Raisi wraps up Damascus visit
Iran and Syria agreed to boost ties and develop economic relations, with a focus on reconstruction, as the Islamic republic's President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday concluded a landmark visit to Damascus.
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US seeks Brazil help as frustration grows on Haiti force
Months after Haiti's prime minister and the UN pleaded for intervention in the violence-ravaged nation, world powers are searching for new ideas with no country eager to lead a force.
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Pujara overshadows Smith for Sussex as Neser takes hat-trick
India's Cheteshwar Pujara hit his third hundred in six innings for Sussex this season at Worcester on Friday as Steve Smith made 30 after batting for the first time in the English County Championship.
Read moreSudan fighting rages even as army sends envoys for ceasefire talks
Air strikes and gunfire rocked Sudan's capital on Friday as fighting showed no sign of abating, even as the Sudanese army said it had sent a delegation for ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia.
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Head of top US public health agency resigns
The head of the main US public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control, announced on Friday that she will step down from her post at the end of June.
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Costa Rica president acknowledges need to fight organized crime
Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves says the Central American country is no longer free of the organized crime that has ravaged neighboring countries.
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Russell posts fastest lap in opening Miami F1 practice
George Russell of Mercedes posted the fastest lap time in the first practice for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday despite sitting out most of the session with a steering problem.
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