Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
From her house in a Manila suburb, Rowena Jimenez can't see the bare mountains around the built-up city. But she feels the impact of deforestation every time her living room floods.
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Lima: US authorizes extradition to Peru of its ex-president Toledo
The United States has authorized the extradition of former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, who served from 2001 to 2006, to face charges of corruption in his home country, Peru's prosecutor's office said Tuesday.
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Canada women's team set France match for April amid boycott talks
Reigning Olympic women's football champion Canada will play France on April 11 at Le Mans in a Women's World Cup tuneup match for both squads, provided the Canadians don't boycott.
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Alcaraz halted by rain on brink of victory in Rio opener
World number two Carlos Alcaraz of Spain seized a 6-4, 5-3 lead over Brazilian Mateus Alves before heavy rain washed out play Tuesday at the ATP Rio Open.
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Foster says 'highly unlikely' to stay as All Blacks coach in 2024
All Blacks coach Ian Foster admitted Wednesday it was "highly unlikely" that he would be in charge next year, as speculation grows in New Zealand about his future.
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Fourth DRS zone to make F1 Australian Grand Prix fastest ever
A fourth DRS zone will ensure the fastest Australian Grand Prix ever at Albert Park with cars reaching speeds of up 340kph (211mph), race boss Andrew Westacott said.
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Syria family takes in baby born under quake rubble
Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in.
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SpaceX Dragon crewed flight to ISS pushed back 24 hours
US space agency NASA and SpaceX on Tuesday pushed back by 24 hours the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that is to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station.
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Narwhals' climate-vulnerable winter feeding crucial for survival: study
Narwhals are likely more dependent on fat reserves and abundant prey in climate-threatened winter habitats than previously thought, researchers said Wednesday, warning of severe risks posed by global warming.
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New Zealand primed to 'throw some punches' at confident England
New Zealand will "throw some punches" when they face an attacking England in the second Test starting on Friday in Wellington, as the hosts bid to rescue the two-match series.
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