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Vatican postpones sainthood for 'God's influencer' after pope's death

Pope's death prompts CONI to call for sporting postponements, minute's silence

Stunned and sad, faithful gather at St Peter's to remember Francis

Asian scam centre crime gangs expanding worldwide: UN

Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board

Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people: report

Pope Francis is dead at 88

The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football

Clerical sex abuse: Pope Francis's thorniest challenge

Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce

Early riser Hall 'gambles' to bag slopestyle gold at Beijing Games

Alex Hall admitted that he was "not a morning person" but he still managed to rise and shine to claim freeski slopestyle gold at the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday.

Wheat and corn prices ride the Ukrainian rollercoaster

The crisis between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world's biggest wheat and corn producers, has sent the commodities' prices on a wild ride -- with anything from a diplomatic statement to rumor of a maritime blockade roiling markets.

Green wicket holds key to New Zealand-South Africa first Test

New Zealand and South Africa are focusing on the notoriously green Hagley Oval wicket as they draw up battle plans for the first Test starting in Christchurch on Thursday.

Fresh twist in Valieva doping scandal after three substances claim

The Beijing Olympics doping controversy engulfing Russian skater Kamila Valieva took a fresh twist Wednesday after a US media report said she had three substances used to treat heart conditions in the sample which triggered the scandal.

Barcelona clash with Napoli headlines Europa League play-offs

Barcelona's new reality will hit home on Thursday when they play in Europe's second-tier club competition for the first time in 18 years as Napoli visit the Camp Nou in the Europa League.

China may take advantage of Ukraine crisis: US general

China may take advantage of the Ukraine crisis and do something "provocative" in Asia while Western powers are focused on defusing tensions with Russia, a US general warned Wednesday.

US satirist PJ O'Rourke dead at 74

US political satirist PJ O'Rourke, who skewered both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in barbed works including "Republican Party Reptile," has died at age 74, the writer's friends and employers said Tuesday.

North Korea marks ex-leader's birthday with snowy celebration

North Korea marked the 80th birthday of leader Kim Jong Un's late father with a mass outdoor meeting in sub-zero temperatures, state media reported Wednesday, but no missiles or military parade.

18 dead in storms near Brazil's Rio de Janeiro: firefighters

Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least 18 people Tuesday in a tourist town in the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said.