Van Vleuten powers away to take women's Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Dutch veteran Annemiek van Vleuten rode away from the pack on Sunday to take her second Liege-Bastogne-Liege women's race victory.
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Top US officials to visit Kyiv as Orthodox Easter marked by war
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were Sunday set to make their first war-time visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.
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Iraqi Christians celebrate first Easter 'Holy Fire'
With joyous ululations, thousands of Iraqis have celebrated for the first time the arrival of the "Holy Fire" brought from Christianity's holiest site in Jerusalem to mark Orthodox Easter.
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Dark humour still alive in frontline cellar in east Ukraine
Mikhailo, who has lost everything to the war, except perhaps his sense of humour, draws on a cigarette before only half-joking, "You cannot die twice."
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Slovenians vote in divisive elections
Slovenians voted on Sunday in parliamentary elections expected to be a tight race between conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa and a political newcomer in the polarised EU country.
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10 dead, 16 missing in Japan sightseeing boat accident
At least 10 people were confirmed dead Sunday after a sightseeing boat sank in frigid waters off Japan's northeast, the coast guard said, with the search continuing for 16 others still missing.
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Cake and Kalashnikovs: Ukraine marks grim Orthodox Easter
Ukrainians on Sunday marked a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion, with some braving bombardment for blessings and many of the displaced clinging on to cherished traditions.
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Blues stay top as Brumbies avoid Australian Super Rugby wipeout
The Auckland Blues cemented their lead in Super Rugby Pacific while Australian front-runners ACT Brumbies downed the Otago Highlanders to deny a New Zealand sides clean sweep as the competition moved into its trans-Tasman phase over the weekend.
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Chelsea bidders set to discover their fate
Chelsea fans could have a clear idea of who will be the next owners of the Blues this week, with American bank Raine expected to reveal their preferred bidder from among three offers.
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Mexican bishop aims to tame drug violence with dialogue
A Mexican bishop who served in conflict-torn areas abroad and survived an attack by drug traffickers in his own country hopes dialogue with criminals will pacify one of Mexico's most violent regions.
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