La Paz (AFP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales with calls for an initial detention period of six months on suspicion of “trafficking” a 15-year-old girl while in office, authorities said Monday.
Bolivia prosecutor seeks Morales arrest over 'trafficking' of minor
'Emotional' Stokes won't cut back on bowling despite injury woe
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – England captain Ben Stokes admitted Tuesday he became “emotional” after suffering another injury setback during the third Test defeat to New Zealand, but he would not be reducing his bowling workload.
China, US can achieve 'great things', says Beijing foreign minister
Beijing (AFP) – China’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve “many great things” if they work together, ahead of next month’s inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
Former England assistant Holland takes over at Japan's Yokohama
Tokyo (AFP) – Former England assistant Steve Holland was named manager of Japanese club Yokohama F-Marinos on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Harry Kewell and Ange Postecoglou.
Chinese casino hub Macau struggles to evolve beyond gaming
Macau (AFP) – In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its “golden lotus” design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic miracle that initially made her fortune has now cast her aside.
Stunning Smith catch removes Rahul as India reach lunch at 167
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – KL Rahul fell to a stunning Steve Smith catch for 84 after he and Ravindra Jadeja had led an Indian fightback on the fourth day of the third Test in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Bach's successor must give Russia cold shoulder: Ukrainian sports minister
Paris (AFP) – The successor to Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee president must “embody the principles of justice” and that means refusing to welcome Russia back into the sporting world, Ukraine’s Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP.
Asian markets mixed as Fed gears up for interest rate decision
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Embassy plans add to UK headaches in resetting China ties
London (AFP) – As Britain’s new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing’s controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK.
