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Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: reports

Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: reports

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said Tuesday.

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Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest toll soars

Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest toll soars

US President Donald Trump announced a 25-percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests has killed at least 648 people.

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Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues?

Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues?

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing's hands.

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Takaichi says urged S. Korea's Lee to help 'ensure regional stability'

Takaichi says urged S. Korea's Lee to help 'ensure regional stability'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Tuesday to help "ensure regional stability", as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.

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South Korean prosecutors set to demand heavy sentence for Yoon

South Korean prosecutors set to demand heavy sentence for Yoon

South Korean prosecutors are expected to call on Tuesday for either life in prison or the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law over a year ago.

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Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount

Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount

Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November's election won by Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura.

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Tractors in Paris to protest EU's trade deal with S. America

Tractors in Paris to protest EU's trade deal with S. America

Dozens of tractors rolled into Paris early Tuesday as French farmers protest against the trade deal the European Union has struck with four South American countries.

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Asian markets rise, Iran worries push up oil

Asian markets rise, Iran worries push up oil

Asian markets gained on Tuesday, as Tokyo closed at a record high on speculation over a snap election, while concerns about Iran pushed oil prices higher.

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Williams loses golden oldie clash in final Australian Open warm-up

Williams loses golden oldie clash in final Australian Open warm-up

Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets by Tatjana Maria Tuesday to dent her Australian Open preparations in a historic clash between two players with a combined age of 83.

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Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles

Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles

Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision not to play singles at the Australian Open was the right one.

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