US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.
Read moreFormer Trump adviser Hope Hicks testifies at his trial
Trump's former campaign press secretary Hope Hicks became the first former member of Donald Trump's inner circle to take the witness stand in his criminal trial on Friday.
Read moreRublev ousts Fritz to reach Madrid Open final
Andrey Rublev reached the fifth Masters 1000 final of his career with a 6-4, 6-3 win over American Taylor Fritz at the Madrid Open on Friday.
Read more'Get this done', WHO chief tells pandemic accord talks
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday told countries negotiating a global agreement on handling future pandemics to "get this done", as they hit the half-way stage in last-ditch talks.
Read moreICC warns against 'retaliation threats'
International Criminal Court prosecutors warned on Friday against "individuals who threaten to retaliate" against the tribunal or its staff, saying such actions might constitute an "offence against its administration of justice".
Read morePanama court okays frontrunner's run 2 days before presidential vote
Just two days before presidential elections, Panama's Supreme Court approved the candidacy of the front-running candidate in the small hours of Friday.
Read moreNepal court orders limit on Everest climbing permits
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Read moreBill May or may not make Olympic history in the pool
This weekend in the northern suburbs of Paris at the newly-built Olympic Aquatics Centre a little bit of sporting history stands to be chalked up as Bill May attempts to secure his spot in the USA artistic swimming team.
Read moreEngland rugby star Billy Vunipola admits to drink problem after Mallorca arrest
England rugby international Billy Vunipola accepted he had a problem "knowing when to stop" as he explained the circumstances behind his alcohol-fuelled arrest in Mallorca.
Read moreRecord gold prices take shine off London jewellers
Surrounded by glass-fronted display cabinets filled with shimmering gold bracelets and necklaces at London's Pakeeza Jewellers store, manager Zahid Khan laments the impact of record-high prices of the precious metal.
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