The United States on Saturday condemned the "excessive use of force" in Georgia, where police had fired a water cannon and tear gas at pro-EU protesters.

Ireland may have scrapped their way to a 22-19 victory over Australia, but head coach Andy Farrell said he was "proud" of the manner in which his side had triumphed "in adversity".

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashed out of the Killington giant slalom on Saturday, putting the US superstar's bid for a 100th alpine World Cup victory on hold as Sweden's Sara Hector triumphed.

Thomas Ramos kicked a conversion and penalty in the final eight minutes to consolidate Toulouse's place at the head of the Top 14 standings with a 21-17 victory over Racing 92 on Saturday.

A Syria war monitor said rebels seized Aleppo's civilian airport Saturday -- the first time they have taken such a facility -- along with key towns in Idlib and Hama provinces as they waged a dayslong ...

Iran said Saturday that "terrorist elements" had attacked its consulate in the Syrian city of Aleppo during a rebel offensive in the area.

Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations.