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Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback

Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback

Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy on a dramatic six-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.

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Two dead after shooting, fire at US Mormon church

Two dead after shooting, fire at US Mormon church

At least two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national "epidemic of violence."

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Europe must step up efforts to protect environment: report

Europe must step up efforts to protect environment: report

Europe is a world leader in the fight against climate change but must do more to protect its environment and improve its resilience against global warming, the European Union's environment agency warned on Monday.

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Eagles down Bucs to stay unbeaten, Bills march on

Eagles down Bucs to stay unbeaten, Bills march on

The Philadelphia Eagles held off a late Tampa Bay Buccaneers fightback to extend their perfect start to the NFL season with a 31-25 road victory in a battle of previously unbeaten teams on Sunday.

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Incumbent absent as Cameroon presidential campaigning picks up

Incumbent absent as Cameroon presidential campaigning picks up

Cameroon's elderly president Paul Biya was absent from the country on Sunday as campaigning kicked into high gear for October 12 polls to decide who will fill his position.

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AC Milan beat champions Napoli to make Serie A title statement

AC Milan beat champions Napoli to make Serie A title statement

AC Milan staked their claim as challengers for the Serie A title on Sunday after a statement 2-1 win over Napoli which put them top of the pile despite having to play over half-an-hour with 10 men.

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Moldova's pro-EU party ahead in polls overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova's pro-EU party ahead in polls overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Sunday led in parliamentary elections, according to partial results for a vote overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference in the ex-Soviet country.

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Scores arrested on second day of Morocco protests: NGO

Scores arrested on second day of Morocco protests: NGO

Scores of people were arrested Sunday in Morocco during a second consecutive day of scattered protests called by a group seeking educational and public health reforms, according to a local rights group and AFP journalists.

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India beat Pakistan for Asia Cup title but skip trophy presentation

India beat Pakistan for Asia Cup title but skip trophy presentation

India defeated Pakistan by five wickets for a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday but skipped the trophy presentation in a tournament without handshakes between the two rivals.

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'One Battle After Another' debuts top of N. America box office

'One Battle After Another' debuts top of N. America box office

Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller "One Battle After Another" stormed to the top of the North American box office on its debut weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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