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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday. This summer's soccer tournament is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, and the buildup has

Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks

Oil prices slip, stocks rally as Washington, Tehran bicker over talks

Oil prices fell and stock markets rallied Wednesday on reports of a US plan to end the war with Iran -- which promptly rejected Washington's overtures, according to state media. After nearly four weeks of conflict, investors jumped on signs that hostilities could be winding down, with the safe-

NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle that would bring the league to 32 clubs. The move is the first step in a lengthy process that could see new teams in Seattle, where the SuperSonics

UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot was announced hours before the UK's upper house of parliament voted in favour of banning children

Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty

Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty

The woman alleged to have shot up Rihanna's luxury Los Angeles home pleaded not guilty to attempted murder when she appeared in court on Wednesday, as details emerged of a near miss for the global megastar. The "Umbrella" singer and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky,

UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries. In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by

US EPA issues waiver for E15 fuel to address oil supply issues

US EPA issues waiver for E15 fuel to address oil supply issues

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow countrywide sales of higher-ethanol fuel in the summer, Administrator Lee Zeldin said, easing smog controls amid government concerns about adequate supply. "Based on the information we possess, we foresee potential for a disruption to