Scotland beat Ireland in World Cup rugby warm-up (AFP)
AFP - Scotland beat Ireland 10-6 in a rugby union World Cup warm-up test at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Libya rebel chief urges unity as NATO blasts Brega (AFP)
AFP - Libya's rebel chief pleaded for unity on Saturday after a high-profile murder within the ranks, as the insurgents said they captured a town south of Tripoli and NATO pummeled a key oil town.
US lawmaker seeks peacekeepers on Sudan ‘genocide’ (AFP)
AFP - A senior US lawmaker urged the immediate deployment of peacekeepers to Sudan's war-torn border region of Southern Kordofan, warning of a risk of "genocide" by government forces.
Dortmund begin defence by downing Hamburg (AFP)
AFP - Defending German champions Borussia Dortmund opened the new season with an impressive 3-1 win over Hamburg on Friday thanks to goals from two of Germany's rising stars.
Mubarak blames Egypt new chief for Internet cut (AFP)
AFP - Ousted president Hosni Mubarak, convicted for having cut Internet services during the revolt which toppled him, has pinned part of the blame on his successor as Egypt's ruler, a defence lawyer said on Friday.
US stocks plunge in worst day since crisis (AFP)
AFP - The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 4.3 percent Thursday, its worst one-day drop since the financial crisis, as global markets melted down over fears of a new economic downturn.
Spain central bank urges rapid EU action on Greece (AFP)
AFP - Spain's central bank called Friday on Europe to rapidly implement a Greek bailout, blaming the snowballing eurozone sovereign debt crisis for crimping economic growth.
Klinsmann names top-level squad for US debut (AFP)
AFP - New US national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann called upon a veteran-laden lineup Thursday for his debut next week against Mexico, saying he wants to spark competition for every position.
London shares lower in wake of falls in US, Asia (AFP)
AFP - Shares fell in London trade on Wednesday, following sharp losses in Asia and on Wall Street on mounting concerns over a weakening global economic outlook, traders said.
Rangers and Kiev flop in Champions League (AFP)
AFP - Scottish giants Rangers and Ukrainian heavyweights Dynamo Kiev were the biggest name casualties after the third qualifying round of the Champions League second leg matches on Wednesday.
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