7.0 quake hits Haiti; ‘Serious loss of life’ expected
A major earthquake struck southern Haiti on Tuesday, knocking down buildings and power lines and inflicting what its ambassador to the United States called a catastrophe for the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation.
Cuba criticized U.S. diplomats Saturday for meeting with political opponents after bilateral talks on immigration in Havana, accusing the American diplomats of “promoting subversion.”
A woman watching the Dakar Rally in Argentina died Saturday after a vehicle in the event went off the track, striking her and other fans, race organizers said.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are on course to meet in the final of the Qatar Open after both came through their second-round matches on Wednesday.
Far from admitting fear before fighting Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev, Britain’s David Haye has predicted he will be the first fighter to knock out the WBA heavyweight champion on November 7.
Lindsey Vonn of the United States lives up to her billing as the golden girl of the Winter Olympics with a dominant victory in the women’s downhill at Whistler Creek on Wednesday.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona will learn his fate this weekend following world ruling body FIFA’s hearing into the football legend’s foul-mouthed tirade last month.
Costa Rica suffered World Cup heartbreak as the United States salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 draw in Washington to deny the visitors an automatic place at next year’s finals.
Leandro Benitez scored both goals as Copa Libertadores winners Estudiantes de La Plata beat Pohang Steelers 2-1 in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to book their place in the final of the Club World Cup.
Togo’s national soccer team have been officially disqualified from the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after failing to play in their opening game in Angola following the gun attack on their team bus that killed three people.
12:56 p.m. — More than 300 people have been confirmed dead in the quake, according to Chile’s Office of Emergency Management.
John Terry has made his first public comments since being stripped of his role as England’s football captain, thanking the fans of his club Chelsea for their support.
Italy’s Francesco Molinari holds a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Club on Thursday.
Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira will coach hosts South Africa at the 2010 World Cup after he was reappointed by the South African Football Association. Parreira suceeds Joel Santana and returns for his second spell in charge of the Bafana Bafana having coached them from February 2007 to April 2008.
Nikolay Davydenko produced a ruthless display to beat U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro in straight sets to win the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday.
Manager Jose Mourinho is sent off as Italian leaders Inter Milan crash to a 2-1 defeat at title hopefuls Juventus on Saturday night.