Jimmy Howard made 27 saves, and the Detroit Red Wings stretched their winning streak to seven with a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

Myanmar’s president has approved a new law allowing citizens to request permission to stage peaceful protests for the first time.

China has refused a visit from the Philippine vice-president to ask for mercy for a Filipino on death row, and said the man’s execution will not be delayed, according to the Philippine foreign department.

Russia became the first team to qualify for the London Olympics next year when they defeated Iran to secure one of the top three places at the World Cup men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday.

Australia’s ruling Labor Party agreed to support gay marriage, but consented to lawmakers voting with their conscience on the issue should a same-sex marriage bill come to parliament.

Michael Clarke posted his first century as test captain on home soil in a chance-filled unbeaten 139 on Saturday, guiding Australia to a 50-run first-innings lead by tea on the third day of the series-opening match against New Zealand.

Former Dallas great Charles Haley has been issued a citation after being accused of slapping a woman on the buttocks during the Cowboys’ game against Miami on Nov 24.

Sam Loxton, one of Australian cricket’s so-called “Invincibles” and who Sir Donald Bradman once referred to as “the very essence of belligerence,” has died at the age of 90.

Honda Motor Co. is recalling 304,000 vehicles globally for air bags that may inflate with too much pressure in a crash, send metal and plastic pieces flying and cause injuries or deaths.

Captain Michael Clarke profited from crucial dropped catches to claim his 17th Test century and push Australia to a 50-run lead over New Zealand in the third day of the first Test at the Gabba on Saturday.