Vikings dominate Bears, bolster bid for division crown
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Minnesota Vikings, already headed to the NFL playoffs, bolstered their bid for the NFC North division title on Monday, beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for a seventh straight NFL victory.
New Zealand great Southee bows out after 'incredible journey'
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – Tim Southee said he would never forget his “incredible journey” after the New Zealand great confirmed Tuesday he had retired fully from international cricket.
Double trouble: Kyrgios, Djokovic to pair up before Australian Open
Sydney (AFP) – Nick Kyrgios says he will play doubles with enemy-turned-friend Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International starting later this month in the build-up to the Australian Open.
Bodies seen in Vanuatu capital after major quake
Sydney (AFP) – A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one housing the US and other embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies seen in the city.
Bolivia prosecutor seeks Morales arrest over 'trafficking' of minor
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.
'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.
