Police and protesters clash in Nairobi as calls for talks grow
Kenyan police clashed with stone-throwing demonstrators in a Nairobi slum on Friday for a third consecutive day, firing tear gas and rubber bullets amid mounting calls for dialogue between the government and the opposition.
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All boar, no roar: 'Lioness' search near Berlin ends, wild pig suspected
German police on Friday called off a search for a wild animal initially believed to be a lioness roaming the outskirts of Berlin after determining it was more likely a wild boar.
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Iraqis, Iranians rally as Swedish diplomats leave Baghdad in Koran row
Protesters took to the streets of the Iraqi and Iranian capitals Friday to denounce Sweden's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran, as Stockholm withdrew staff from its Baghdad embassy.
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Russia detains former separatist commander Girkin: lawyer to AFP
Former separatist commander and nationalist blogger Igor Girkin, better known by his alias Igor Strelkov, has been detained after sharply criticising Russian President Vladimir Putin, his lawyer said on Friday.
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Harman surges into British Open lead, McIlroy makes move
American Brian Harman hit four consecutive birdies to move into a three-shot lead on day two of the British Open at Hoylake, as Rory McIlroy also made a bright start.
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Stocks mixed as markets eye more US rate hikes
Asian and European stock markets traded mixed Friday as a drop in US jobsless claims revived expectations of two more interest-rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, adding to worries about China's economy.
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Messi's conqueror Renard wants more 'unforgettable' World Cup moments
Herve Renard masterminded defeat of Lionel Messi's Argentina in the Qatar World Cup group stage and now is hoping to experience more "emotions that you can't buy" at the Women's World Cup.
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Fears for UK 'green' policies after shock by-election result
Contentious plans by London's mayor to extend a scheme taxing the use of the most polluting vehicles were being blamed Friday for costing his opposition Labour party Boris Johnson's old parliamentary seat.
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Burnley sign former Southampton winger Redmond
Newly promoted Premier League club Burnley signed Nathan Redmond on a free transfer on Friday after the former Southampton winger left Turkish club Besiktas.
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British Open changes 'penal' bunkers after complaints
British Open officials have changed the way the bunkers are raked at the Royal Liverpool course after complaints from players that they were overly "penal".
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