Jacques Brinon

FILE - In this Nov.12, 2013 file photo, the logo of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris. The United States has succeeded Monday Nov. 9, 2015 in its bid to remain on UNESCO's executive board, the only way to wield American power at the world's cultural and scientific agency now that the U.S.

PARIS - World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals at the Paris Masters tennis tournament after beating Britain's Andy Murray in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 late on Friday.

PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the current world number one in men's tennis, has reached the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters tournament by beating France's Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) late Thursday.

Continuing his domination against Monfils, Djokovic claimed his 11th victory in as many matches against the Frenchman.