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Ronaldo won't make 'heat of moment' decision after Portugal exit

Ronaldo won't make 'heat of moment' decision after Portugal exit

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Sunday "there's no point in reacting in the heat of the moment," as he responded to Portugal's World Cup elimination.

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Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing airport closure

Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing airport closure

One of the most active volcanoes in Central America has erupted again, spewing lava and ash and forcing authorities in Guatemala City on Sunday to close the country's largest airport and a major highway.

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Croatia's mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic

Croatia's mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic

Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic says the team's mental strength that has propelled them to two penalty shoot-out wins at the World Cup has deep roots in the country's struggle for independence.

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Russia sought to swap ex-US Marine for 'assassin' held in Germany

Russia sought to swap ex-US Marine for 'assassin' held in Germany

US efforts to negotiate the freedom of a former Marine held in Russia as part of the swap involving basketball star Brittney Griner were thwarted by Moscow's demand for the release of a convicted murderer held in Germany, according to a top US official and media reports.

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Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing road closure

Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing road closure

One of the most active volcanoes in Central America has erupted again, spewing lava and ash and forcing authorities in Guatemala to close a major road on Sunday.

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Alleged Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody

Alleged Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody

A Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, has been taken into US custody, the Justice Department confirmed Sunday.

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Injured Rohit out of India Test team against Bangladesh

Injured Rohit out of India Test team against Bangladesh

India skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the first of the two Tests against Bangladesh due to his thumb injury, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

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Ukrainian strike hits Russian-occupied Melitopol

Ukrainian strike hits Russian-occupied Melitopol

Ukraine attacked the Russian-occupied southern city of Melitopol on Saturday evening, the Kremlin-installed local authorities and Ukrainian officials said.

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Russian shelling in Kherson kills two: governor

Russian shelling in Kherson kills two: governor

Two people were killed and another five wounded after Russian troops shelled the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, the governor said on Sunday.

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Deschamps inspires France to brink of another World Cup final

Deschamps inspires France to brink of another World Cup final

France's World Cup run is turning into a triumph for coach Didier Deschamps, who has won over those who felt he had stayed in charge too long and is within touching distance of another final.

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