WATCH: Sergio’s amazing ace!
Sergio Garcia made a stunning return to competitive golf with an incredible hole in one on the 17th at The Players Championship.
Facebook reverses closure of largest Atheist page in less than 24hrs
Atheist Republic currently boasts over 1.6 million members and serves as a discussion platform where religion (but not the religious) is often criticized. Unchecked mass reporting by both the religious community and, apparently more militant atheist groups, is likely to blame.
Halep powers into semis
Third seed Simona Halep remains on course to defend her title at the Madrid Open.
Trump’s Mixed Signals on South China Sea Worry Asian Allies
BEIJING — South Korea wants to discuss unease about an American antimissile system on its soil. Taiwan is eager to buy weapons. The Philippines hopes to find out whether the United States plans to challenge China in the South China Sea.
Assad says de-escalation zones chance for rebels to ‘reconcile’
MINSK/BEIRUT Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that de-escalation zones proposed by his ally Russia were a chance for rebels to “reconcile” with Damascus and drive out Islamist militants, but vowed to fight on calling U.N.
Hezbollah says future war would be on Israeli territory
BEIRUT Lebanese Hezbollah said on Thursday that any future conflict between the Shi’ite group and Israel could take place inside Israeli territory, as tensions rise between the arch foes. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, also said in a speech televised live that the group was dismantling all its military positions along Lebanon’s eastern border with…
WATCH: Novak courts controversy
Novak Djokovic moved into the Madrid Masters quarter-finals in relative ease defeating Felicano Lopez but there was one moment of controversy in the first set.
Expiring spying law helped U.S. conclude Russia hacked election: NSA chief
WASHINGTON A top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday a controversial surveillance law that allows the broad electronic spying of foreigners played a major role in understanding Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.
‘Why the sarcastic look, Andy?’
Annabel Croft and Miles Maclagan were left surprised by Andy Murray’s sarcastic looks to his players’ box during the world No 1’s defeat to Borna Coric at the Madrid Masters.
