Israel’s Netanyahu says hostage deal could be near for hostages in Gaza

BEIJING: Various Palestinian factions agreed to end their divisions and strengthen Palestinian unity by signing the Beijing Declaration in China on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media. The declaration was signed at the closing ceremony of the reconciliation dialogue between the factions held in Beijing from July 21 to 23, state broadcaster CCTV reported. … Read more

Miami’s Messi, Suarez out for MLS All-Star Game

WASHINGTON: Costa Rica played the United States women's national team to a goalless draw on Tuesday in the American women's warm-up before flying to the Paris Olympics. U.S. captain Lindsey Horan told a crowd of nearly 19,000 that they were not daunted by their chances in France despite the draw. “We wish we could win,” … Read more

Crashed Japan navy choppers found on seabed

TOKYO: The Japanese navy has found the wreckage of two helicopters on the seabed that crashed more than three months ago, killing eight crew members. The SH-60K helicopters, each manned by four people, were conducting submarine location training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean in April when they collided. To date, only one … Read more