SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition targeting the country’s Shiite rebels as well as fighting on the ground between rebels and pro-government fighters in the southern province of Taiz have killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, Yemen officials said Friday.
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday he had “candid” discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on disputes in the Asia Pacific, specifically focusing on growing tensions in the South China Sea. “We did have candid discussions on the East and South China Seas and I reiterated the right of all countries to freedom of navigation and over-flight and to unimpeded commerce,” he said.
SEATTLE (AP) — Calls had emerged for greater oversight and even an outright ban on popular duck boats that allow tourists to see cities by road and water before one of the military-style vehicles crashed into a charter bus in Seattle, killing four international students and injuring dozens of other people.
His hopeful message stood in stark contrast to the rest of the congressional day.
Conservatives Antonin Scalia, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas skip the House chamber speech.
West Bromwich Albion host Everton on Monday Night Football at The Hawthorns hoping to bounce back from their 3-0 Capital One Cup defeat to Norwich City in midweek.
Watford will be hoping to secure a third-successive top-flight win for the first time since April 1987 when Crystal Palace are the visitors to Vicarage Road on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
Chelsea travel to Newcastle for the Saturday Night Football clash live on Sky Sports, hoping to end a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats at St James’ Park.
Surrey wrapped up the County Championship Division Two title despite being unable to force a victory over Northamptonshire at The Oval.
Arsenal defender Gabriel has been banned for one match after admitting an FA charge of improper conduct.
