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Spanish prosecutors want jail for football star Neymar

Spanish prosecutors Wednesday recommended a two-year prison sentence for famous Brazilian footballer, Neymar da Silva Junior, over his alleged role in a corruption case related to his 2013 transfer to Barcelona. Neymar’s parents and the former president of FC (Football Club) Barcelona,...

Obama's economic failures outweigh successes

After eight years in the White House, President Barack Obama’s economic legacy shows some successes but these are largely overshadowed by failures. Increased employment, stricter financial regulation following the Wall Street scandals that fueled the 2008 financial crisis and cleaner...

FIFA president Infantino leaning toward a 48-team World Cup

After campaigning for a 40-team World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is now leaning toward an even bigger expansion to 48. "I like 48 because it gives a particular flavor, but I'm still really torn," Infantino said Wednesday after meetings outside Paris. Infantino said he is also...

Egypt leader voices support for Syrian regime

Egypt's president has expressed support for Syrian President Bashar Assad's military in remarks likely to irk Saudi Arabia and Gulf Arab allies who back Syrian rebels in the civil war. Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview with the Portuguese TV network RTP that Syrian government forces...