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Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement

Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement

US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war.

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Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees

Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed at the venue when it hosts World Cup matches next month.

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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead

Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead

A shooting at a mosque complex in California killed three people Monday, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.

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US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected

US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected

The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.

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Aussie Scott officially set for 100th straight major at US Open

Aussie Scott officially set for 100th straight major at US Open

Australian Adam Scott is officially set for his 100th consecutive major golf at June's US Open as officials confirmed 35 exemptions into the field on Monday.

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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season - reports

Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season - reports

Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup

Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top.

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Oil rises, global stocks mixed as markets track Iran developments

Oil rises, global stocks mixed as markets track Iran developments

Global stock markets were mixed Monday and oil prices rose while investors digested shifting developments in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders.

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World Cup winner Pavard confirms Marseille exit

World Cup winner Pavard confirms Marseille exit

World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard announced Monday that he was leaving Marseille, where he had been on on loan from Inter Milan and played only one season.

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