Governing coalition narrowly approved

The Israeli parliament narrowly approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government late on Thursday as the United States insisted the Jewish state must forge a deal with the Palestinians for its own good.

Missing US helicopter is found

The wreckage of a US military helicopter that went missing with eight people on board while delivering aid in quake-hit Nepal has been located near the Chinese border, the Nepalese army said on Friday.

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Obama vows to keep Arab allies secure

US President Barack Obama assured Arab allies on Thursday that they are safe from the threat of an empowered Teheran as he seeks to shore up some of his country's most critical security partnerships. But Obama's aim of winning Arab support for his nuclear diplomacy appears far from certain.

New govt seeks quick EU deal; Scottish nationalists want second referendum

Britain wants to reach a new settlement with the European Union as fast as possible, according to Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Amtrak CEO: Railroad takes 'full responsibility'

As federal investigators try to determine why an Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia sped up in the minute before it derailed, Amtrak's top official said the national passenger railroad takes full responsibility for the deadly wreck.

Pele's prognosis remains positive after surgery

Pele was in stable condition in a hospital on Thursday after undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate - just the latest health scare for the Brazilian soccer legend.

Milan looks to dent resurgent Roma

AC Milan, at the center of takeover uncertainty and with coach Filippo Inzaghi unlikely to survive until next season, can have a hand in the Champions League shakeup when it faces Roma on Saturday.

Realities bite at EPL extremities

With Chelsea having sewn up the title, attention in the Premier League this weekend switches to the grim battle for survival and the scrap for European places.

No La Liga let up for Madrid, Barca as strike looms

Real Madrid and Barcelona can't afford a Champions League hangover as their La Liga title hopes will again be on the line on Saturday when they host Valencia and Real Sociedad respectively.

Chinese crew first to Newport

After six months at sea, including 17 days on the 5,000 nautical mile leg from Brazil, less than four minutes separated the two top finishers in the around-the-world Volvo Ocean Race on their arrival in Newport.

Hamilton hopes to add to Alonso misery

Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton seeks to build on his 27-point lead in this year's title race with another victory for Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.