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Iran president urges officials to address protestors' complaints

Iran president urges officials to address protestors' complaints

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported on Tuesday, a day after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

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Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized

Russia to re-privatise airport that it seized

The Russian government plans to sell Moscow's Domodedovo airport early next year, several months after taking ownership of the asset over allegations it had come under foreign control, Russia's finance minister said Tuesday.

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K-pop label ADOR files damages suit against ex-NewJeans member

K-pop label ADOR files damages suit against ex-NewJeans member

K-pop label ADOR has filed a compensation suit against a former member of megaband NewJeans, the firm said Tuesday, a day after announcing Danielle's removal following a year-long dispute that stalled the group's careers.

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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith

Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad but no place for Smith

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad announced Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests, but there was no place for wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

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Iran president urges government to heed economic protests

Iran president urges government to heed economic protests

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship.

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Precious metals fall again, stocks mixed as traders wind down

Precious metals fall again, stocks mixed as traders wind down

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break.

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Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot

Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot

Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the number three spot for England, but admitted Tuesday he has "a lot more to do" to make the position his own.

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Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad

Injured Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests.

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Trump says US hit dock for Venezuela drug boats

Trump says US hit dock for Venezuela drug boats

The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, in what could amount to the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America.

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The race to find Formula 1's first-ever woman champion

The race to find Formula 1's first-ever woman champion

A dozen girls whizzed around an English karting track, part of a pioneering drive to draw women into motorsports and maybe even race to the top in male-dominated Formula 1.

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