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First Feline takes up residence in Biden White House

First Feline takes up residence in Biden White House

The dog-loving Bidens have finally fulfilled a key White House pledge -- they got a cat.

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Howe expects more business as Newcastle close in on Guimaraes

Howe expects more business as Newcastle close in on Guimaraes

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said Friday that the club would remain active in the January transfer window as Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly set to join from Lyon.

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US inflation slowed in December, spending fell: govt

US inflation slowed in December, spending fell: govt

In the final month of 2021, Americans dialed back their spending even as incomes rose thanks to wage increases, while inflation showed signs of moderating, government data released Friday said.

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Putin says West ignoring Russia's security concerns

Putin says West ignoring Russia's security concerns

President Vladimir Putin told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday that the West was ignoring Moscow's security concerns over Ukraine but added that Russia would hold off from taking action immediately.

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Argentina president announces new debt deal with IMF

Argentina president announces new debt deal with IMF

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez unveiled what he called a "reasonable" new debt repayment deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday, the day a $700-million repayment was due.

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Serie A star Barrow revels in Gambia's stunning AFCON run

Serie A star Barrow revels in Gambia's stunning AFCON run

Musa Barrow could be forgiven for seeing himself as the superstar in tiny Gambia as the country's football team prepare for their first ever Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

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Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches

Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said Friday.

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Derby boss Rooney turns down approach from Everton

Derby boss Rooney turns down approach from Everton

Derby manager Wayne Rooney said on Friday he turned down the chance to be interviewed by Everton to stay with the financially stricken Championship club.

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Caterpillar reports profit jump but warns of supply chain headwinds

Caterpillar reports profit jump but warns of supply chain headwinds

Caterpillar reported a jump in fourth-quarter earnings Friday on surging demand for industrial equipment, but warned that supply chain problems will probably continue to weigh on results in 2022.

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Trial opens in spectacular German museum jewel heist

Trial opens in spectacular German museum jewel heist

German prosecutors on Friday accused six young members of a notorious criminal family of carrying out a "purposefully prepared" heist on a state museum in Dresden, as a trial opened over the spectacular robbery of priceless 18th-century jewels.

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