Thousands of revellers in Dakar have welcomed US President Barack Obama, who aims to focus on the modern-day achievements of the former French colony.
Small groups of hooded protesters have clashed with police, stoned cars and set up flaming barricades in Chile’s capital.
Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova have endured second-round losses to opponents outside the world top 100 in a dramatic "Wednesday Wipeout".
The UN Security Council has approved the July 1 deployment of a Mali peacekeeping force, all while facing harsh challenges in a vast desert territory.
The battle over Japan’s controversial whaling program is moving from the high seas to the United Nations’ highest court.
Congo club TP Mazembe has been fined $5 000 because one of its supporters assaulted a referee at a game in SA and then hid in Mazembe’s dressing room.
Mickey Arthur has been fired as Australia’s coach and replaced by former batsman Darren Lehmann, plunging the team into turmoil ahead of the Ashes.
At least three people have been killed by floodwaters, leading authorities to evacuate the western Canadian city of Calgary’s entire downtown.
Lionel Messi’s lawyers say the tax fraud allegations against the Barcelona striker are baseless and that he will settle any obligations if needed.
Usain Bolt has clocked a time of 9.94 seconds to win the 100m finals at the Jamaica national championships.