China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped
China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin.
Read moreClimate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms
Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly over the prized crop. Today farmers say the gravest threat to their plants is climate change.
Read moreBruised Real Madrid must stay in title fight against Celta
After crushing defeats by Arsenal in the Champions League and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have one remaining ambition -- defending their La Liga title.
Read moreTop-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the top five is reaching a climax.
Read moreAsian stocks gain after China teases US tariff talks
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
Read moreSouth Korea former PM launches presidential bid
South Korea's former prime minister Han Duck-soo announced his bid for the presidency on Friday, joining the race in a snap election triggered by the impeachment of ex-president.
Read moreMueller eyes one final title as Bayern exit draws near
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Mueller can win his 13th league title with victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, as his summer departure after 25 seasons at the club draws near.
Read moreCanelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut
Mexican boxing legend Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middleweight titles this weekend, when he squares off with IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
Read moreLions hopefuls get one last chance to shine with Champions Cup semis
This weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals featuring Leinster against Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles taking on Toulouse offer a host of players a final chance to stake their claim for a British and Irish Lions role.
Read moreTrump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance.
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