A day on the job with Kabul’s crime scene investigators

As crime rises, a small CSI unit in the Afghan capital must overcome incredible obstacles to solve its cases.

Myanmar’s military stages coup d’etat: Live news

In a series of morning raids the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency.

Vietnam plans to accelerate growth and boost high tech industries

Communist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment.

How shipping firms realised they had humanitarian crisis on hand

COVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions.

Myanmar: A fragile democracy

Myanmar's military has a long history of involvement in the country's politics.

CEOs of oil giants Exxon, Chevron discussed mega merger: Reports

Discussions happened in early 2020 as oil prices plunged due to the unfolding COVID pandemic, sources tell media.

India’s Modi breaks silence on months-long farm law protests

India will push on with sweeping agriculture reform, PM Narendra Modi says as he criticises last week's deadly violence.

World reacts to military coup in Myanmar

US threatens action over Myanmar coup as Australia calls for release of detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi.

Trump says hires new lawyers to defend him in impeachment

Former president picks David Schoen and Bruce Castor to lead his defence to charges of 'incitement to insurrection'.

Aung San Suu Kyi, ruling party leaders detained in Myanmar

Sweep follows military questioning of election results and rumours of a coup with parliament due to sit this week.

Barcelona to sue newspaper for publishing Messi’s $674m contract

El Mundo says Lionel Messi's deal is 'largest in the history of sport' and contributed to Catalan club's financial woes.

Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu

Vehicle loaded with explosives crashes into entrance gate of Mogadishu's Afrik hotel before fighters storm inside.

Biden’s removal of the 1776 Commission report is not enough

The Biden administration needs to go beyond cancelling Trump's commission to protect critical history education.

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Ten Senate Republicans propose a smaller aid bill as Joe Biden suggests moving ahead without bipartisan support.

In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests

Protesters in parts of Europe denounce restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio

In unverified recording attributed to Debretsion Gebremichael, TPLF leader issues fresh call to arms against gov't.

Germany to send medical aid to Portugal: COVID latest

Deployment of staff and equipment comes after Portugal said only seven ICU beds on its mainland were vacant.

The GameStop stock frenzy was not about class revenge

And it does not mean we are entering a new age where the power of Wall Street will be truly challenged.

Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks

Tehran finds itself in a delicate position in talks to stop violence in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon

Israel says the killed Palestinian attempted to attack soldiers at a West Bank junction south of Bethlehem.

In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies

Russians protest in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny across the country on Sunday.

Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports

Defence team reportedly quits over strategy after the former US president insisted he was the victim of election fraud.

WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected

Experts say Huanan market still plays a role in tracing the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone

Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy.

In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction

After almost three months of closure because of COVID-19, zoo faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy.

US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles

Dozens of people promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories and demand the end of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Libya: UN announces candidates for new transitional government

Interim leaders will oversee preparations for elections scheduled to take place by the end of the year, the UN says.

‘Humanity at its worst’: Man Utd star Rashford racially abused

England international receives racist abuse on social media after his team drew 0-0 with Arsenal.

The financial burden of weddings on India’s poorest families

How a culture of extravagance and exploitative practices force brides’ families to spend beyond their means.

Australia reopens ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand

Decision marks resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia who do not require 14 days in quarantine.

CPTPP: UK to formally apply to join trans-Pacific trade bloc

UK says joining CPTPP would remove tariffs on food, drink and cars, while helping boost the tech and services sectors.

Russia braces for fresh protests amid crackdown on Navalny allies

Police ramp up pressure on opposition with arrests and criminal probes as Navalny allies call for new protests.

UK opens visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizenship is set to go live on Sunday.

Viral videos, nationwide protests: Putin’s Navalny problem

Arrested on his return to Russia, opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s documentary fuels anti-Putin protests.

Iran says local COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK variant

COVIran Barekat jab shown to completely defuse the UK variant of coronavirus in its human trials, officials say.

UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf

Investors and professionals including scientists, doctors and writers will be eligible for naturalisation.

Iraqi anger grows after election postponement

Iraq’s leaders, fearing defeat in planned June vote, manoeuvred to delay election to buy time, government adviser says.

Solar technology assists Gaza’s contaminated-water emergency

Israel-based company donated three solar-powered water-making machines to Gaza to help with the crisis.

Ethiopia: Why is starvation stalking Tigray?

UN and aid agencies warn fighting, famine and abuses by troops threaten millions.

France’s Le Pen, at record high in a poll, proposes hijab ban

Controversial leader says the covering is representative of an ideology she described as 'totalitarian and murderous'.

Eight Afghan security personnel killed in Taliban attack

The soldiers were killed when a suicide bomber hit the base with an explosives-laden Humvee.

Myanmar’s newly elected parliament set to meet amid coup threats

Lawmakers to hold first meeting on Monday amid new threats of army takeover over alleged poll fraud.

Indigenous people are paying the price for vaccine thieves

The case of Canadian couple Rod and Ekaterina Baker shows that the colonial 'wasicu' mindset is not a thing of the past.

Tough times for Lebanon’s biggest optimist

Lebanon's demise has turned food blogger Anthony Rahayel into an unlikely protagonist in the fight for its future.

UAE ready to cooperate with UN, new US administration on Libya

Announcement comes a day after the US called out the UAE for its role in the North African country's civil war.

What is behind the renewed violence in CAR?

CAR will struggle to emerge out of the cycle of violence until there is serious international commitment to end it.

Thailand protests: How much is the king worth?

Estimates of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's wealth start at $30bn, but that number may be much higher.

UN urges countries to repatriate 27,000 children from Syria camp

The UN counterterrorism chief says there are children from 60 countries in Syria's camps, including al-Hol.

Coachella music festival cancelled for second year over COVID-19

Organisers say the event was scrapped amid concerns over a resurgence of coronavirus in California.

Singapore suspends ‘travel bubble’ with Malaysia, South Korea

Germany is also affected by the temporary travel restriction beginning on February 1 until the end of April.

Wikimedia CEO: Technology could be used for great harm

Katherine Maher discusses how Wikipedia, the world's largest reference website, fights misinformation.

Wuhan neighbourhood banishes memory of lockdown death

Body of a man lying for hours on a sidewalk became a symbol of the chaos enveloping coronavirus-hit Wuhan last year.

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador hopeful worst of his COVID illness is over

The 67-year-old leader appears in a video message from the National Palace to allay concerns about his condition.

US slams China’s ‘destabilising’ South China Sea military flights

US says Chinese military flights posed no threat to its navy but fit a pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing.

EU reverses plan to restrict vaccine exports through Irish border

Ireland welcomes EU reversal on triggering Brexit clause which would have blocked exports of COVID-19 vaccines to UK.

QAnon representative claims fundraising haul amid controversies

A Trump acolyte, Marjorie Taylor Greene faces calls for expulsion as 'disturbing' social media posts emerge.

Biden and prison reforms – a soft target?

Putting a stop to private prison contracts cannot address dire conditions for inmates, especially during a pandemic.

China will ‘no longer recognise’ UK passport for Hong Kong people

Beijing's announcement comes as Britain prepares to open its doors to millions of people from its former colony.

The double standards in Facebook and Twitter’s Trump ban

Social media companies are waging a war against incitement and hate speech in the West, but what about the Global South?

Cicely Tyson, iconic US Black actress, dies at 96

Cicely Tyson, who broke down barriers for Black women in Hollywood, has died at the age of 96.

Brazil’s COVID cases surpass nine million: Live Updates

Brazil struggles to control coronavirus surge, while new COVID vaccine Novavax shows 89 percent efficacy.

GameStop mania spreads as far as Malaysian glove makers

Malaysian online community creates buzz around local stocks that have been beaten down by large institutional investors.

The climate crisis: Preparing for what’s already here

As the US rejoins the Paris Agreement, rich nations fail to pay costs to help poorer countries adapt to climate change.

Sri Lanka vaccinates health workers, troops after India donation

Drive to inoculate health workers, troops and police officers begins after India sends 500,000 free vaccine doses.

South Africa’s army allows hijab for Muslim women

Army says it has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform.

Protests hit Poland as near-total abortion ban takes effect

Court ruling bans all abortions except in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother's life or health is at risk.

Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island

Nearly 1,800 refugees sent to isolated Bhasan Char island despite calls by human rights groups to halt the process.

Robinhood or ‘robbing the ‘hood’? Outrage at online broker grows

The online brokerage restricted trading in 'viral' stocks including GameStop, heightening anger among small-time traders.

UK bans UAE flights, closing world’s busiest international route

UAE is home to thousands of British expatriates and also serves as a hub for travellers to Africa and the Asia Pacific.

More Indian-made COVID vaccines will be released: Modi

India will help global immunisation effort with additional coronavirus vaccines, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dengvaxia controversy haunts Duterte’s COVID vaccine roll out

Health experts say Philippine president repeating predecessor's missteps adding to public doubt and vaccine hesitancy.

Indian farmers defiant as police order closure of protest camp

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh state call for Ghazipur camp to be cleared, but farmers say they would not budge.

WHO team meets Chinese scientists as COVID investigation begins

Experts are in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, to piece together what happened in the initial outbreak.

Novavax vaccine shows 89 percent efficacy in UK trials

Data also shows vaccine nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant in the UK.

UK says Hong Kong offer upholds ‘freedom and autonomy’

Under scheme that comes into effect on Sunday, Hong Kong people with BN(O) status will have path to UK citizenship.

Former Obama aide Malley to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran

Robert Malley will be tasked with finding a way to deal with Iran again after Trump escalated tensions.

US judge allows extradition of men accused of aiding Ghosn escape

The ruling by clears the way for an US Army Special Forces veteran and his son to be handed over to Japan.

Trump says he will stay in politics amid Republican discord

Trump vows to help Republicans take back Congress, complicating the efforts of some to move on from his controversies.

Robinhood users suing over trading freeze face uphill battle

Legal experts say brokerages have broad powers to block or restrict transactions.

China warns Taiwan independence ‘means war’

Beijing says its army taking action to respond to provocation and foreign interference amid rise in military activity.

In Pictures: Lebanon anti-lockdown protest turns deadly

One person has died and 200 others injured in the city of Tripoli during a third night of clashes against lockdown.

Hundreds of Rohingya disappear from Indonesia’s Lhokseumawe camp

Neither local authorities nor the UN could account for the whereabouts of the stateless Muslim minority from Myanmar.

German neo-Nazi gets life in jail for murdering politician

Stephan Ernst was found guilty of shooting dead a pro-refugee politician from Merkel's party.

Biden’s immigration moves could help heal a nation

Democrats can knock out Trump’s support base if they win over Republicans on immigration - it may take a deal to do it.

Banking on Indonesia’s unbanked: Tech giants see big potential

Financial tech firms are buying Indonesian lenders to tap into the country's huge potential demand for banking services.

Tesla profit fails to electrify investors, deliveries miss target

Electric carmaker's CEO Elon Musk fudges 2021 vehicle delivery target, sending shares sharply lower.

Is Boris Johnson’s ‘mea culpa’ really the best the UK can expect?

Britain’s prime minister has apologised for 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, but says ‘we did everything we could’. Really?

Facebook vs Apple: Social media giant sees future competitor

Facebook CEO sees 'significant competitive overlap' with iPhone maker on private messaging, augmented reality glasses.

Philippine economy shrank at record pace in 2020, outlook gloomy

Tough COVID restrictions pulled the Southeast Asian economy into its first recession in 30 years in the second quarter.

Canada’s lawmakers grant citizenship to Saudi blogger Badawi

A human rights defender, Badawi is in jail in Saudi Arabia for blogging about free speech and 'insulting Islam'.

Pakistan frees man convicted of US journalist Daniel Pearl murder

Pakistan's top court upholds acquittal of British-born Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted of masterminding Pearl's killing.

Childbirth dangerous for women in rural Kashmir during winters

As heavy snowfall blocks roads, villagers make treacherous journeys to access even rudimentary healthcare facilities.

Biden administration asks US negotiator with Taliban to stay on

Zalmay Khalilzad, who brokered peace deal with Afghanistan's Taliban, has been asked to continue his 'vital work'.

Top US diplomat Blinken sees long road to Iran deal

Blinken confirmed US willingness to return to nuclear deal but rejected Iranian pressure for Washington to act first.

‘We’re afraid’: Greek plan to police universities panics students

The government wants to create a new police force for universities, with powers to arrest and charge.

WHO team to start Wuhan COVID investigation in market, lab

Experts begin their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus in the city where the first cases were reported.

Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site

At least 750 pelicans found dead in Djoudj bird sanctuary near border with Mauritania, Senegal's parks director says.

US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’

Top US diplomat reiterates support for Southeast Asian countries in long-running dispute over South China Sea.

GameStop: Why social media-driven traders are beating Wall Street

Retail traders using Reddit have quickly overturned conventional wisdom about who holds sway in US equity markets.

Indian farmers call off parliament march after deadly violence

February 1 protest when government presents budget postponed following clashes that left one dead and hundreds injured.

Chinese cities using anal swabs to screen COVID infections

Study shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results.

Navalny: Police detain brother, search home ahead of new protests

Russian raids follow mass weekend protests for release of prominent Putin critic who was poisoned and nearly died.

UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lankan generals: AFP

Bachelet accuses Sri Lanka of reneging on promises to ensure justice for thousands of civilians killed in the civil war.

Is CAR on the brink of outright war?

Thousands of people flee homes as armed opposition coalition moves against government in wake of disputed election.

Photos: How COVID vaccine travelled 1,700km to an Indian village

Tracking journey of vaccine taken by plane, truck and van from factory to clinic in tribal hamlet in Odisha state.

Eritrean forces should leave Ethiopia’s Tigray immediately: US

US State Department cites 'credible reports of looting, sexual violence, assaults in refugee camps' and other abuses.

Iraq: Anbar’s post-ISIL reconstruction spawns autonomy debate

Construction projects in Anbar province have created jobs at a time when Iraq suffers from a severe economic downturn.

‘A ghost that haunts’: Living with landmines in Kashmir

For those living along Kashmir's Line of Control, landmines destroy lives and livelihoods.

Jewish leaders denounce Uighur plight on Holocaust Memorial Day

Prominent British Jews warn China's treatment of its Uighur population has chilling echoes of past genocides.

Fight against extreme poverty helps 92 million people: World Bank

COVID seen pushing more than 100 million people into extreme poverty, marking first increase in about 20 years.

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank

Atallah Rayyan, 17, was fatally shot near a Jewish settlement after he allegedly tried to attack Israeli soldiers.

Infographic: How did we get to 100 million coronavirus cases?

An animation of the pandemic’s spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 100 million mark.

Hong Kong’s Lam praises sudden lockdown that found one COVID case

Lam says government cannot underestimate any source of infection and the testing was 'reassuring' to residents.

‘Bigger than World Cup’: Nepal climber on first K2 winter ascent

Team that made the first winter summit of the world’s second tallest peak returns home to a heroes' welcome.

Vietnam’s Trong tipped to lead Communist Party for third term

Despite health issues, 76-year-old leader is expected to be re-elected as party chief for rare third term.

Israel: Military revising operational plans for Iran attack

Israeli military chief of staff's remarks are a clear warning to the Biden administration on its relations with Iran.

Fish on ships: Frozen imports pile up in globally key China port

Dalian port officials reportedly testing fish cargoes for coronavirus causing backlogs throughout global supply chain.

Indian farmer leaders condemn violence but will continue protests

Organiser says the protesters who deviated from set routes for tractor rally do not represent majority of farmers.

People’s Climate Vote: Majority sees climate change as emergency

A cutting-edge survey used mobile gaming apps in 17 languages to ask 1.2 million people about climate change.

Palestine Journals: Life Under Occupation

“Most people we meet would tell you that they fear they're losing their most important asset, hope. “

The ‘darker sides’: EU urges US to join fight to rein in Big Tech

European Commission chief suggests common rule book to prevent spread of fake news on social media.

Lockdown imposed in central Peru as COVID-19 surges

Measures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis.

Global ice sheets melting at ‘worst-case’ rates: UK scientists

Rate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017.

Biden says US to purchase 200 million more COVID vaccine doses

Joe Biden says US will accelerate delivery of vaccines to states and localities, but warns progress will take time.

Global number of COVID cases surpasses 100 million

The world hits another grim milestone amid concerns over new coronavirus variants and vaccine supply chains.

Is a Biden presidency good for women?

The Stream asks whether a new initiative is enough to counter the impact of COVID-19 on women.

Israel hails first official visit to Sudan as relations begin

In Khartoum, Israeli and Sudanese officials discuss diplomatic, security and economic issues after launching ties.

Egypt’s military dominates 10 years after revolution

Since the 19th century, Egypt's army has played an outsized role in governing the country and continues to do so.

Clashes break out in Tunisia after protester dies of injuries

Angry residents fired projectiles at police and blocked roads in the town of Sbeitla after the death of the protester.

Indian Muslim comic in jail for weeks for jokes he did not tell

Munawar Faruqui held in jail for 25 days despite police admitting he was charged for jokes he was 'going to' crack.

Uganda ends house arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine

The withdrawal of security forces comes a day after a court termed his confinement since January 14 election 'unlawful'.

Plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon must not be ignored

The COVID-19 pandemic made an already dire situation worse for more than 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

In Pictures: Farmers’ protests overshadow India’s Republic Day

Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day.

Milk and more: China, New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal

Following US trade war, China has signed several trade and investment deals to bolster its multilateral credentials.

In Pictures: Rioters battle Dutch police over COVID-19 lockdown

Violent unrest flares again in towns and cities across the Netherlands over COVID-19 restrictions.

Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion

Self-ruled island is beefing up its military as China becomes increasingly assertive.

Indian police use tear gas as protesting farmers rally to capital

Clashes as thousands of farmers hold 'tractor rally' on India's Republic Day to demand repeal of new farm laws.

Shipping companies join hands to help sailors stuck at sea

More than 300 firms to work together to help the hundreds of thousands of sailors stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions.

China to conduct South China Sea military exercises

Drills to take place the same week that China complained about a US aircraft carrier group sailing through the waters.

UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis

Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, 'flaunting the symbols and tropes' of the Nazis.

India to impose permanent ban on dozens of Chinese apps: Reports

India's government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is 'not satisfied' with companies' responses.

New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccination next week

Gov't under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine.

Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary

Yellen, among the first of Biden's picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy.

Arrests at Australia Day protests urging Indigenous recognition

Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people.

US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant

News comes as President Joe Biden reinstates travel bans for most non-US citizens from several countries.

Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew

Police say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country.

Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus

Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil's Amazonas state.

US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate

Move formally sets in motion trial against Donald Trump, accused of 'incitement of insurrection' for Capitol riot.

Analysis: ‘The heartbroken march on’: The uprisings are not over

From Egypt to Libya, a generation has been traumatised, but still, they swim against the tide of repression.

In Pictures: Capturing the start of Egypt’s revolution

Country marks 10 years since the start of demonstrations that led to the downfall of long-time ruler Hosni Mubarak.

As long-term COVID risks rise, life insurers impose curbs: Report

Some insurers are imposing waiting periods before COVID patients can apply for coverage, industry sources tell Reuters.

Somali troops, Jubbaland regional forces clash ahead of elections

Mogadishu accuses Nairobi of supporting 'rebels' as fighting breaks out in the town of Bulo Hawo ahead of elections.

‘Tribal justice’ in Palestine outflanks official legal system

Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.

In Pictures: Cyclone Eloise displaces thousands in Mozambique

Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.

Ecuadorian Amazon: Three European banks stop funding trade of oil

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.

Egypt’s suicidal state

It is not the Egyptian revolution that failed, but the Egyptian state.

Egypt incarcerating prisoners in inhumane conditions: Amnesty

Rights group says thousands held for years in overcrowded prisons with abysmal conditions; given unhealthy food.

India, China troops in new clash along contested border: Reports

Media reports quote Indian military officials as saying there were casualties on both sides.

What happens if a healthcare worker refuses the COVID vaccine?

Surveys find some health workers in several countries hesitant.

COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam

Oxfam warns that unless governments take prompt action, the world's poorest will not recover for more than 10 years.

Greece, Turkey launch Mediterranean crisis talks after 5 years

Resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

New Zealand’s new COVID case is the South African variant

Genome testing indicates woman who got sick caught virus from another returning traveller just before end of quarantine.

Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South: Reports

Ryu Hyun Woo, who was the acting ambassador in Kuwait, is thought to have claimed asylum in 2019.

Indian police to let farmers hold ‘tractor rally’ on Republic Day

Thousands of protesting farmers to drive through New Delhi after Republic Day parade to demand repeal of new farm laws.

Mahamat Said Abdel Kani: CAR hands war crimes suspect to ICC

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013.

Biden, Johnson talk, but did they discuss US-UK trade deal?

UK says leaders discussed 'benefits of a potential free-trade deal', but US statement makes no mention of one.

Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he has COVID-19

Mexican leader has rarely been seen wearing a mask and kept up his busy travel schedule despite the pandemic.

IMF says Iraq seeking emergency loans after oil price plunge

Iraqi government is reportedly seeking $6bn in loans, with possibility of a further $4bn, according to finance minister.

Vietnam’s Communist Party meets to pick new leaders, set strategy

Continuity expected as Vietnam seeks to balance China and the United States.

Biden reinstates US COVID travel restrictions, adds South Africa

New US president takes tougher approach to COVID-19 with more than 25 million Americans now confirmed with virus.

Israel ‘closes skies’ to air travel as COVID variants found

Flights will be banned for a week, as government tries to curb spread of variants, protect vaccination campaign.

Assange vs the violence of imperial ‘humanitarianism’

What the UK court's arguments in the Assange extradition case tell us about misuse of humanitarianism in law.

Trump lacked state-level COVID vaccine roll-out plan: Official

Joe Biden's chief of staff says Trump administration lack of planning led to lag in administering of COVID-19 vaccines.

Six Malian soldiers killed in ‘complex and simultaneous’ attacks

Army says coordinated twin assaults also left 18 troops wounded, with some 30 assailants killed in military response.

Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues

Jake Sullivan tells Israeli counterpart the US 'will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security'.

Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites

Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be 'limited to Omanis only'.

As COVID surges in Canada, workers ‘can’t afford to get sick’

COVID-19 surge in Canada's most populous province prompts growing calls for paid sick leave for essential workers.

Yemen’s warring sides resume prisoner exchange talks in Jordan

Houthi rebels, Saudi-backed gov't resume fresh UN-backed negotiations in Amman months after huge prisoner exchange.

Tunisian border traders, smugglers struggle to survive amid COVID

Strict coronavirus restrictions have hit vital border trade in southeast Tunisia hard, triggering an exodus to Europe.

Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet

Sheikh Sabah had resigned after parliament backed a request to question him over his choice of cabinet members.

Saudi Arabia and Iran’s cold war| Start Here

Why are Saudi Arabia and Iran locked in a modern-day cold war? And what does it mean for the rest of the region?

Portugal chooses president amid surge in coronavirus cases

Portuguese vote for their next leader as the country announced a record number of infections.

From Egypt to the US: Lessons for activists from the Arab Spring

Whether crossing a bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, or in Cairo in 2011, our struggles for justice share much.

New Zealand detects first community COVID-19 case in two months

A 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe tested positive 10 days after completing two weeks in isolation.

Europe MPs express concern about human rights in Bahrain

More than a dozen European lawmakers issue letter to demand Gulf nation uphold commitment to human rights.

Why the US is wrong to designate the Houthis as ‘terrorists’

The designation is not just inhumane, but also politically harmful for the US and its international standing.

Poirier stuns McGregor in 2nd round in UFC 257 upset

Dustin Poirier stops McGregor with a flurry of punches in the second round, avenging his loss to the Irish superstar.

Western Sahara rebels attack Morocco’s Guerguerat border

Polisario Front launches four rockets in the direction of the Guerguerat buffer zone as tensions rise.

Pirates kill 1, kidnap 15 crew on Turkish ship off West Africa

Vessel was sailing from Lagos to Cape Town when it was attacked northwest of Sao Tome and Principe.

US support for Taiwan ‘rock-solid’ after China sends warplanes

Washington pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan after China sends large number of warplanes into island's airspace.

In Pictures: Mass demonstrations engulf Russia

Russians demand the release of Alexey Navalny in unprecedented protests that stretched across the vast country.

China rescues first of 22 trapped miners from Shandong gold mine

State media says the rescued miner was 'in extremely weak physical condition' after 14 days trapped below ground.

Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption

Tunisians march against police brutality, inequality, as government bans gatherings amid surge in COVID-19 cases.

Johnson, Biden discuss climate change, COVID-19

British PM 'looks forward to deepening alliance' with the US in first phone call with Biden since his inauguration.

It is time to rethink international development cooperation

Developed countries have to fulfil their commitments to provide foreign aid and ensure its effectiveness.

Ocean Viking ship rescues hundreds of migrants off Libya coast

A total of 374 migrants have been rescued in two days, said SOS Mediterranee, which operates Ocean Viking aid vessel.

Trump out, Biden in: What did the media learn?

A look at the US media's inauguration coverage. Plus, Nigerian digital outlets that told the #EndSARS story.

US television host Larry King dies aged 87

Broadcaster was best known for a 25-year run as talk show host of CNN's Larry King Live.

In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population

Violation of Lebanese airspace by low-flying Israeli jets brings back memories of deadly explosion at Beirut's port.

Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’

Saudi Arabia's airport delays flights after the kingdom intercepts apparent missile or drone attack over its capital.

Taiwan reports large incursion by China’s air force

Taipei says Chinese combat aircraft, including nuclear-capable H-6K bombers and fighter jets, entered its airspace.

Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal

Under a February 2020 deal, US forces are to leave Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for counterterrorism guarantees.

Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region?

The World Bank vice president for the Middle East and North Africa discusses the financial impact of ongoing conflicts.

Ugandan army says it killed 189 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed after troops raided their hideouts in southern Somalia.

Turkey’s religious authority bans ‘evil-eye’ charms

State-run body says the blue amulets - believed to date back to 3,300 BCE - are incompatible with Islam.

‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again

Demonstrators tell Al Jazeera the revolution's promises 10 years ago have not translated into a just society.

DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga

At least 300 out of the 500 members of the National Assembly's lower house have signed the motion.

Tunisia: IMF urges deficit control even as protesters demand jobs

The international lender says the country must clearly stipulate measures to cut down its huge fiscal deficit.

Do small farmers still have a future in India?

Indian farmers are still calling for the repeal of reforms that give more market access to big businesses.

Canadian officials meet ex-diplomat held in Chinese custody

Ottawa says foreign ministry officials met online with Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China since December 2018.

Russia cracks down on protests against Navalny’s arrest

Supporters of jailed opposition leader scuffle with police as Moscow cracks down on protests in dozens of cities.

Wuhan marks a year since lockdown as pandemic rages worldwide

WHO experts in Wuhan to investigate source of the virus say too early to conclude if COVID-19 actually started there.

The trillion dollar man: Biden’s plan to revive the economy

We look at the president's plans for post-pandemic recovery, and ask if the US can reset relationships with old friends.

Biden to meet Trudeau next month to discuss pandemic response

Canadian prime minister was the first foreign leader to speak with new US president since Biden's inauguration.

Australia PM says no timeline to achieve zero carbon emissions

Carbon emissions blamed for Australia's hotter and drier condition, increasing the risk of more droughts and bushfires.

Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence

Rural Indigenous and Black communities continue to live in fear as armed groups vie for control of territory.

China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed

Legislation allows demolition of other countries' structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs.

‘Disturbing’ rape allegations in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: UN

The UN called on all parties involved in the hostilities to commit to a zero-tolerance policy for sex crimes.

A school for the underprivileged at Indian farmers’ protest site

More than 160 children from nearby slums attend a makeshift school run by the protesting farmers at Singhu border.

After another Museveni ‘victory’, Uganda is at a tipping point

The tactics that kept the rebel turned politician in power for decades may be starting to lose their efficiency.

The US is back in the climate fight

After a Trump presidency that belittled science, Joe Biden brings a new sense of urgency to tackling the climate crisis.

Nuclear weapons are finally outlawed, next step is disarmament

More than 75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world's first agreement banning nuclear weapons enters into force.

US proposes 5-year extension of nuclear arms treaty with Russia

The New START treaty is the last remaining deal limiting US-Russia nuclear weapons as Trump withdrew from two others.

South Africa to pay 2.5 times more than EU for COVID vaccine

Oxford-AstraZeneca quotes Pretoria $5.25 for each jab, while EU nations pay $2.16 for the same vaccine.

Miss Pink and Mr Blue: Finding gender equality in India

Once upon a time, every shade of pink was a burden and every shade of blue a joy. But what if there was another way?

Pakistan says ‘onus on India’ to restart dialogue

Foreign minister tells Al Jazeera India must reverse steps in disputed Kashmir before Pakistan comes to the table.

Israeli missiles strike targets in Syria’s Hama province: SANA

Syria claims Israeli jets carried out attacks in central province, adding its military shot down most of the missiles.

ISIL takes responsibility for deadly Baghdad suicide bombings

More than 100 people were wounded in the deadliest blasts in nearly three years to have hit the Iraqi capital.

Sriwijaya crash puts Indonesian transport safety in the spotlight

While flying has become much safer, issues over maintenance and regulatory failure continue to affect transport networks

Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike

Janet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.

India’s female health workers on rural front line get COVID shot

A place on priority list is a long-overdue validation for women who work as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA).

Brexit ‘opportunity’: Nissan to source more car batteries in UK

UK-EU trade deal avoids a 10% levy on cars as long as they meet a minimum level of locally sourced parts.

Hong Kong to place tens of thousands in lockdown for first time

New measure will target two districts which cover a small, but densely populated part of the Kowloon Peninsula.

Indian farmers reject government’s offer to suspend new laws

Coalition of farmers' unions says they will settle for nothing less than a complete repeal of the farm laws.

Green prize: Elon Musk to give $100m for carbon capture solution

Extracting carbon dioxide from the air is seen as an increasingly viable way of reducing a key driver of climate change.

Google’s threat to block Australia over content fees sparks anger

Proposed law will force Google, Facebook to pay local media for their news content or face millions of dollars in fines.

Japan insists Olympics will go ahead after cancellation report

State of emergency in Tokyo and chief cities over raise doubts about delayed Games now scheduled for July.

Medically vulnerable refugees in Australia hotels finally freed

Dozens of men held in hotels as part of Australia's controversial offshore immigration policy have been freed.

COVID ‘could have been contained’: Taiwan’s ex-health minister

Dr Chen Chien-jen says prompt action in December 2019 could have averted a global pandemic.

QAnon in disarray as reality of Biden presidency settles

Followers of the far-right conspiracy theory will likely migrate to other groups and their offshoots, experts say.

There is no ‘return to normalcy’

America’s political and cultural leaders seem to have learned very little from the last four years.

Living in the shadow of rebellion: India’s Gond tribe

Members of an Indian tribe have been caught in the middle of a decades-long conflict between Maoists and the police.

Biden galvanises COVID fight with US mask mandate, WHO ties

Biden signs federal mask mandate, establishes new White House office on COVID-19 and halts US withdrawal from WHO.

Catnip leaves cats ‘feline groovy’, wards off mosquitoes

New research shows how catnip and silver vine trigger euphoric feelings in cats and helps them ward off mosquitoes.

World leaders welcome US return to the Paris climate accord

Joe Biden reverses Trump's decision to withdraw the US - a major emitter of greenhouse gas - from the climate deal.

Venezuela’s Maduro hopes for ‘better relations’ with US

The Venezuelan president urges the country's parliament to "take initiatives" towards a "new beginning" with Washington.

Several dead in twin suicide attack in central Baghdad: State TV

State TV and police report seven dead and more than 25 wounded in the attack in commercial street in central Baghdad.

Pakistan successfully tests medium-range missile

Pakistan's military did not say whether the test-fired Shaheen III missile was capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

Kamala Harris: America’s first female, Black vice president

Harris was California's first Black attorney general and the first woman of South Asian heritage elected to the Senate.

Lobby lockdown: Biden bans advisers from taking corporate bonuses

New US president seeks to reduce corporate influence on policymaking, but experts say moves will not eliminate it.

Stocks jump as Biden inauguration lifts US economic stimulus hope

Asian stocks hit record highs following jump on Wall Street as investors bet on increased US government spending.

The 39-year-old woman breaking barriers in Mindanao

Attorney general of the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region has a task: Establishing sustainable peace.

Chinese rescuers aim to drill new shaft to free trapped miners

Rescuers drilling new shafts as they race to reach 22 miners trapped underground for 11 days after gold mine blast.

Indian gov’t offers to suspend farm laws for up to 18 months

Agriculture minister says open to suspending laws as farmers continue their protest on the outskirts of New Delhi.

Lotus, not Chinese dragon: Modi’s home state changes fruit’s name

'Fruit's shape is like a lotus, and hence we have given it a new Sanskrit name, kamalam', says Gujarat chief minister.

Chinese telecoms firms seek review of US delisting move

New York exchange removed three China telecoms firms after Trump order barring investment in military-linked companies.

Big Tech: Biden urged to protect consumers’ online privacy

Advocacy groups urge new US president to ban facial recognition technology, not appoint officials linked to tech firms.

Twitter locks account of China’s US embassy for post on Xinjiang

Social media app says tweet declaring Uighur women were 'no longer baby making machines' dehumanises minority group.

WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout

WHO is 'expediting' emergency approvals for several vaccines so that poorer countries can start inoculation programmes.

‘Appalling’: Record UK COVID deaths for second day in a row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits numbers are 'appalling' as country battles more infectious variant of the virus.

Biden signs orders to end ‘Muslim ban’, rejoin Paris climate deal

Just hours into his presidency, Joe Biden signs string of executive actions reversing key Trump administration policies.

‘Vindication’: Keystone critics welcome Biden nixing pipeline

Indigenous and environmental groups celebrate revocation of permit, while Canadian PM Trudeau is 'disappointed'.

Democratic Party takes majority control of US Senate

New majority leader Schumer promises to address the pandemic, economic recession, racial injustice and climate change.

What do we write about when we write about America?

On the tenth anniversary of my column for Al Jazeera, I am submerged in the despair of the 'American winter'.

Gone: The lost victims of Nigeria’s ‘most brutal’ police station

Families seek justice for loved ones lost at the hands of Awkuzu SARS, a notorious station in southeastern Nigeria.

Pakistan appoints former military general as Saudi envoy

Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar's appointment comes as Pakistan seeks to rebuild ties with its Gulf ally.

In Pictures: Syrians scour refuse dump for survival

Beyond the oil wells, Syrians rummage in trash in a desperate search for something to sell, repurpose- or eat.

Delivering cuts: FedEx to axe 6,300 staff in Europe

The US delivery giant says the job cuts will happen over 18 months as it integrates former rival TNT.

Indian village cheers for Kamala Harris before US inauguration

Harris' maternal grandfather's village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu state gears up for celebrations.

Pakistan’s Amir to play for London Spirit in debut Hundred event

Pakistani bowler to play for Lord's-based team in this year's debut season of English cricket's Hundred competition.

Trump pardons 73, commutes sentence for 70 others: Full list

Here's the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.

Blinken says US will review North Korea policy, consider aid

Joe Biden's cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea's nuclear programme.

Thousands in Sri Lanka drink ‘miracle’ COVID potion, minister ill

Drink concocted by self-styled holy man who claimed to have received its recipe from Hindu goddess of destruction, Kali.

Trump pardons Bannon, rapper Lil Wayne: Reports

White House sources say former aide - facing swindling charges - among some 100 people expected to get clemency.

More event cancellations in Taiwan after rare COVID outbreak

Island moves to stamp out spread after cluster of cases emerges at hospital in Taoyuan.

China’s Jack Ma emerges for first time since Ant crackdown

Billionaire founder of tech giants Alibaba and Ant Group had not been seen since regulators blocked Ant's record IPO.

Biden mulls forming US role to fix anti-competitive firms: Report

Rise of Big Tech firms that allegedly suppress competition has become policy issue for governments in Europe and China.

India asks WhatsApp to withdraw ‘discriminatory’ privacy policy

'Differential and discriminatory treatment of Indian and European users attracting serious criticism,' says government.

Italy’s Conte survives close Senate vote, pledges to forge ahead

Embattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.

Trapped China miners ask for rice porridge, sausages

At least 12 of the 22 workers have been located, but the whereabouts of the others remains unknown.

In Myanmar’s Rakhine, families of the disappeared seek answers

The families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones - and justice.

COVID vaccinations begin in Brazil’s hard-hit Amazonas state

Health system in state capital Manaus is near collapse amid surge in infections and dwindling oxygen supplies.

Biden’s top cabinet nominees promise break from Trump worldview

Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken says US to end support for Saudi-led forces in Yemen, renew Iran nuclear deal.

Kamala Harris: Vice president and Democratic Party heir apparent?

Harris will make history on Wednesday and will be closely watched as the possible future of the Democratic Party.

YouTube extends Trump ban over fears of US inauguration violence

YouTube said it will not terminate Trump's account unless he violates the service's policies three times in 90 days.

US prosecutors say militia members conspired in Capitol riot

Three people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.

Trump baby protest blimp enters Museum of London collection

Museum describes blimp raised in London two years ago as a 'particular moment of resistance'.

Photos: Kashmir resort sees tourists after back-to-back shutdowns

Influx of tourists a dramatic change for disputed region which faced the double whammy of COVID and security shutdowns.

In Pictures: Tunisian troops quell unrest with force

More than 600 people arrested after nights of riots, mostly by young people in working-class districts.

China’s wide income gap holds back consumer spending

China is the only major economy to have grown last year but a wide income gap is leading to an unbalanced recovery.

India clinch Australia Test series with historic win at Gabba

India hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane ground since 1988 and clinch series to win Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Tunisia President Saied urges protester restraint on 4th day

Tunisian leader tells protesters in Tunis suburb to not let looters exploit their 'poverty and misery'.

Palestinians set to receive first batch of Russian vaccines

Israel health ministry approved import of 5,000 units of Sputnik V jab for Palestinian Authority, Israeli media says.

‘Where is the security?’: Brother of slain Afghan woman judge

Gunmen on motorbikes shot dead Zakia Herawi on Sunday as she was being picked up to go to the Supreme Court.

Canada plans to sell Keystone XL for scrap if Biden kills project

The Canadian province that invested in the crude pipeline is looking to sell it to recoup some of its $1.1bn.

US asks Australia to scrap plan to make social media pay for news

US trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.

More than a dozen sleeping workers crushed under truck in India

The accident took place early on Tuesday near a village in Surat district in the western state of Gujarat.

Tens of thousands skip India’s COVID vaccination drive

Two post-vaccination deaths reported, link to jab denied in one case and post-mortem report awaited in another.

Taiwan stages military drills as China sanctions US officials

Drills come as Beijing announced sanctions on US officials for 'nasty behaviour' over Taiwan.

‘Chilling’ crackdown on dissent in Vietnam ahead of key congress

Reuters tally finds 280 people arrested for 'anti-state' activities in the five years since the last party congress.

Makers of Amazon Prime show apologise after outcry by India’s BJP

Politicians from governing party call for show to be removed, saying it was 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'.

Indian sailors stranded for months on Chinese coast reach Japan

The 23-member crew of Jag Anand vessel reaches Tokyo from where they will fly to India after clearing COVID procedures.

British firms call for $10.3bn in urgent COVID-19 aid

The UK's biggest lobby group has asked the government to extend its job support programme until the end of June.

IMF working ‘very intensively’ with Sudan for debt relief

The move comes after Sudan's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was dropped after nearly 30 years.

Biden team says US won’t lift COVID travel ban after Trump order

Spokeswoman for president-elect who takes office on January 20 says controls on Europe, Brazil arrivals will remain.

US urges China to allow WHO team to interview Wuhan front liners

US says interviews of those who worked on front lines at start of crisis crucial for credibility of WHO investigation.

‘I was so scared’: Guatemalan forces disperse migrant caravan

Honduran migrants and asylum seekers say they are fleeing hurricane devastation, unemployment and violence.

Sulawesi villagers call for help after Indonesia earthquake

People took refuge in makeshift camps in hills around Mamuju after the quake, but now supplies are running out.

Starvation crisis looms as aid groups seek urgent Tigray access

Humanitarians sound alarm for millions of people in need of emergency assistance in Ethiopia's conflict-hit region.

India’s Mohammed Siraj stars against Australia with 5-wicket haul

In a matter of weeks, the 26-year-old has been elevated from back-up bowler to a veteran paceman.

Indian Muslim trust to start Ayodhya mosque project on January 26

The project is a part of the settlement of a case surrounding the demolition of the Babri Mosque by a Hindu mob in 1992.

Pandemic19: On the front line of the US coronavirus outbreak

The video diaries of three doctors working to save lives in the US during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter locks account of Republican lawmaker who supported QAnon

Move came after Marjorie Taylor Greene posted baseless claims of election fraud over the Georgia Senate elections.

Israeli fighter jets target Gaza Strip; no casualties reported

Israeli army says it targeted Hamas sites and tunnels after rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.

New videos show Wuhan during earliest days of COVID pandemic

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese government censorship attempts.

Two of India’s richest men face farmers’ ire over new laws

Protestors allege, without evidence, that the new laws were framed to allow the tycoons to enter farming.

Ethical concerns raised as Israel to give Pfizer medical data

Israel’s decision to trade Pfizer doses for medical data criticised for possible privacy violations.

Tunisia: Protests over moribund economy spread to a dozen cities

Local media report Tunisian authorities saying some 240 people were arrested after two-day clashes with police.

FBI vets troops amid fears of insider attack during inauguration

US officials say they are worried about a possible insider attack on day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

B-52 US bombers fly over Middle East, Iran condemns intimidation

Iranian foreign minister says US would be better off spending its military billions 'on your taxpayers' health.

‘Appalling’: World leaders blast Russia over Navalny arrest

Western countries call on Russia to release the Kremlin critic, who was arrested upon arriving in Moscow.

Afghanistan launches year’s first polio vaccination drive

Nationwide campaign to vaccinate nearly 10 million children under the age of five has begun, say officials.

Samsung Electronics’s vice chairman Jay Y Lee sent back to prison

Verdict sidelines Jay Y Lee from key decisions at world's biggest electronics firm in a time of global uncertainties.

In Pictures: Guatemala forces battle desperate Honduran migrants

First migrant caravan of the year comes days before Joe Biden takes office, promising more humane migration policies.

Pakistan’s Khan: India’s BJP conducted 2019 air raid to win polls

Allegations follow publication of WhatsApp chats of prominent right-wing Indian TV anchor 'known for his warmongering'.

Rescue efforts stepped up as toll from Indonesia quake rises

Rescue efforts continue in Sulawesi with 81 people now confirmed dead following Friday's earthquake.

Biden may scrap Keystone pipeline permit on his first day: Report

The project, which was rejected by Obama administration for contravening climate change goals, was approved by Trump.

US Economy is ‘spiraling downward’, warns top Biden advisor

Biden's $1.9 trillion spending plan will help generate the kind of 'robust recovery' the US needs: Adviser

China’s economy grew faster than expected in 2020

China is likely to have been the only large economy to grow last year as it rebounded from COVID lockdowns.

Trapped China miners send note to rescue teams

Note says 12 workers still alive after explosion in the gold mine last week; fate of remaining 10 is unclear.

In parting shot, Trump halts supplies to China’s Huawei: Report

US is revoking licences of several Huawei suppliers, including Intel, in a final blow to the Chinese telecoms firm.

Australia may not open borders in 2021, even with vaccines

Health authorities say caution is necessary because it is now known whether the vaccines will prevent transmission.

Israel to start vaccinating prisoners, including Palestinians

Announcement comes as Israel faces calls to provide jabs for millions of Palestinians in occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Kremlin critic Navalny heads home to Russia despite arrest risk

Alexey Navalny, who was in Germany for five months after he was poisoned, faces immediate arrest on return to Russia.

UN troops recapture CAR city from armed groups

Fighters abandoned their positions in Bangassou, a town they captured on January 3, after ultimatum from peacekeepers.

What next for Uganda’s opposition after Museveni’s disputed win?

Opposition leaders reject election results as longtime President Museveni says government will not tolerate 'riots'.

A post-Trump Palestine

Palestinians should stop hoping for change of policy in Washington and move forward with their struggle for freedom.

At least 48 people killed in Sudan’s Darfur clashes

Clashes initially pitting the Massalit tribe against Arab nomads in al-Geneina morph into broader conflict.

Uncertainty as Palestine’s Abbas announces elections

Important hurdles, including disagreement between Hamas and Fatah, threaten to derail the vote, the first since 2006.

Decade after revolution, Tunisia’s women face uphill battle

After securing historic gains, the political engagement and representation of Tunisian women is now waning alarmingly.

The plight of the wild Atlantic salmon

How climate change, ocean warming and fish farms are affecting the life cycle of this dangerously threatened species.

Free and fair elections alone cannot solve CAR’s myriad problems

The Central African Republic needs to go through a thorough process of reconciliation.

Biden to reverse Trump’s Muslim ban on inauguration day

Memo by Biden's incoming chief of staff showed that the president-elect is looking to reverse several Trump policies.

Iran responds to European alarm over uranium metal

Iran says it is advancing research on uranium metal production with the aim of feeding a research reactor in Tehran.

UK eyes easing of COVID-19 lockdown in March: Live

With Europe's highest coronavirus death toll, the United Kingdom has been under a national shutdown since January 5.

Bobi Wine to legally contest Uganda vote, urges non-violence

Uganda's opposition leader urges supporters to refrain from violence as he plans to challenge Museveni win in court.

Two Afghan female judges shot dead in Kabul ambush

Afghan officials blame the Taliban for the attacks, an accusation the armed group denies.

Libya talks make progress towards new temporary government: UN

UN Libya envoy Stephanie Williams says participants at peace conference reach deal on interim leadership ahead of vote.

Protests erupt in Tunisian cities amid anger over poor economy

Witnesses in Sousse say security forces fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of angry protesters blocking roads.

FBI probing Capitol riot link to foreign governments, groups

Bureau examining payments of $500,000 in bitcoin made by a French national to key far-right figures and groups.

47 Australian Open players in hard quarantine after COVID cases

Tennis Australia says Grand Slam will begin on February 8 despite anger from players forced into hard quarantine.

In Pictures: Aftermath of the deadly Indonesia earthquake

Rescuers continue searching for survivors in the rubble left behind by a magnitude 6.2 quake.

Egypt 2011: ‘We did not know we would be documenting history’

A photojournalist who was in Cairo's Tahrir Square in January 2011 revisits the day he knew things had changed for good.

Indonesia quake toll hits 56 as rescuers race to find survivors

Two days after the disaster, it is unclear if there are people still trapped but alive under the debris on Sulawesi.

NASA cuts short ground test of its giant moon rocket

The test is a vital step in NASA's Artemis programme to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024.

Costa Rica’s ‘explosive’ debt crisis: All you need to know

Costa Rica desperately needs to enact fiscal reform, experts say, but government efforts may reignite mass protests.

Saudi Arabia to reopen Qatar embassy in coming days

Saudi Foreign Minister Farhan says kingdom 'will restore full diplomatic relations with Qatar'.

Social media ban threatens ‘last relic’ of Tunisia’s revolution

Euphoria of revolution’s early days has simmered with officials cracking down on freedom of expression.

Uganda’s Museveni declared winner of presidential election

Security personnel were out in force patrolling the capital, Kampala, on Saturday ahead of the official results.

Laschet succeeds Merkel as German CDU party leader

Armin Laschet wins 521 of 991 votes cast during conservative party's first ever digital convention.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tests long-range missiles, drones

Iran's elite military force says it can deter long-range maritime threats with ballistic missiles tested on Saturday.

UN peacekeeper killed, two others wounded in CAR ambush

UN mission in the country says rebels ambushed the soldiers who were carrying out a security operation in Grimari.

Insider attack: A dozen Afghan militiamen killed by colleagues

The bloodshed comes as the Taliban and government negotiators engage in peace talks to end the nearly two-decade war.

Major security partners: US hails Bahrain, UAE after Israel deal

White House statement ties designation to normalisation deal with Israel, saying it reflected 'extraordinary courage'.

Trump administration carries out 13th, final federal execution

Number of federal death sentences carried out under Trump since 2020 is more than the previous 56 years combined.

Syria sanctions inflict suffering as al-Assad regime marches on

Life in government-controlled areas worsens with queues outside bakeries and fuel stations as al-Assad hangs on.

Can President Xi turn China into a $30 trillion economy by 2035?

China’s economy is expected to grow at its slowest pace since the Mao era, and debt has soared to $43 trillion.

Diana Trujillo: From Colombia to Mars

The Colombia-born NASA aerospace engineer shares her journey as an immigrant and how it influences her work.

India launches world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive

India, home to 1.3 billion, is aiming to inoculate about 300 million people by July.

UN Security Council approves new Libya envoy

Slovakia's former foreign minister Jan Kubis will succeed Ghassan Salame as the UN's new envoy to war-stricken Libya.

Five Hong Kong democracy protesters seek asylum in the US

Young activists now in exile tried to flee to the self-ruled island of Taiwan in late July.

Aftershock rocks Indonesia amid search for quake survivors

Death toll rises to 45 as 190 people are treated for injuries and 15,000 residents have sought temporary shelters.

Spain’s Juan Carlos accused of threatening ex-lover’s life

Explosive testimony emerges during the trial of a notorious retired police chief suspected of large-scale corruption.

US slaps more sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says seven companies were targeted for shipping steel to or from Iran.

End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader

Close race expected as more than 1,000 delegates are set to pick a new Christian Conservative leader on Saturday.

US now says no direct evidence of ‘kill capture teams’ at Capitol

Federal prosecutors previously said there was evidence that rioters intended 'to capture and assassinate' officials.

After Capitol attack, Trump’s approval rating slides in US polls

Polls find majority supports banning Trump from public office amid a sharp partisan divide over his role in the riot.

US tightens security before Joe Biden’s inauguration

Presiential swearing in will be the most secured since President Lincoln inaugurations, before and during the Civil War.

Lockerbie bomber’s family lose appeal against his conviction

Al-Megrahi's family and some relatives of the Scottish victims have always doubted his guilt.

Russia withdraws from Open Skies Treaty after US departure

US withdrawal from post-Cold War defence pact last year 'upended balance of interests of signatory states', says Moscow.

US says Capitol mob meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials

US Justice Department brought more than 80 criminal cases in connection with violent riots at US Capitol on January 6.

Months after historic trial, Golden Dawn leaders evade justice

Two prominent members of Greece's neo-fascist Golden Dawn party remain at large, three months after celebrated verdict.

With Brexit complete, fervour for Scottish independence grows

Centuries of union between Scotland and England are straining amid the UK's exit from the EU and the COVID pandemic.

Wikipedia turns 20, aims to reach the next billion users

The online encyclopedia, which was started in 2001, is currently the seventh-most popular website in the world.

India’s protesting farmers, government hold ninth round of talks

Farmers meanwhile have threatened to march to New Delhi on January 26 when India celebrates its Republic Day.

Australia: Fake tag claim offers pigeon a death row reprieve

The pigeon, which was declared a biosecurity risk, may get a lifeline after a US bird body said its leg band was fake.

US Capitol rioters included trained ex-military, police: AP

At least 21 current and ex-members of the army and law enforcement identified as being at or near the Capitol riot.

Recovery concerns push Asian shares lower despite US boost

Rising COVID cases in China spook investors hoping for rapid economic rebound despite big US spending plan by Biden.

Uganda: Bobi Wine says election marred by ‘fraud, violence’

The opposition leader did not give details about the accusations, as government says vote was peaceful.

Pakistan fires 12 police officers for not protecting Hindu temple

Regional government in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also suspends 33 other police officers for a year as punishment.

Kashmir forest dwellers hope long-delayed law will stop evictions

Nomads look for protection under law coming into effect in the region 14 years after it was enacted elsewhere in India.

Dozens killed in suspected rebel attack in eastern DR Congo

At least 46 civilians killed by suspected ADF fighters in Irumu territory, according to regional official.

After Brexit, UK seeks worker-rights reforms, setting up EU clash

UK reportedly wants to scrap 48-hour limit on length of working week but says it will not lower protections.

In last China swipe, Trump hits officials, firms with US bans

China oil giant CNOOC, phone maker Xiaomi, other firms and officials punished for military links, South China Sea moves.

Native Americans try to block US move to give land to Rio Tinto

Native American group says US does not own land sought by mining giant for lucrative copper deposits.

Four Pakistani soldiers killed in separate clashes

Army says one killed as Indian troops open fire across de facto border while three others killed in North Waziristan.

Mexico says won’t pursue charges against ex-defence minister

Attorney general says no evidence that Salvador Cienfuegos collaborated with major drug cartel.

China urges people to avoid holiday travel as COVID cases jump

Factories offer higher pay, incentives to dissuade people from travel for Lunar New Year, an important holiday in China.

Buildings destroyed as deadly quake hits Indonesia’s Sulawesi

At least seven people killed and hundreds injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Majene.

‘The world’s most powerful weapon’: N Korea parades new missile

Display of military might at Pyongyang parade follows party congress at which Kim Jong Un admitted country's failures.

Brazil’s Amazonas state running out of oxygen amid COVID surge

Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the hospital system in the city of Manaus is collapsing.

‘It could be never’: Parler CEO says social app may not return

Several online platforms have cut off Parler following storming of US Capitol, accusing it of allowing violent content.

India reopens famous Ladakh lake bordering China for tourism

Despite continuing military standoff with China, India's decision to reopen the lake is welcomed by Ladakh residents.

Indonesia’s struggle to identify the Sriwijaya plane crash dead

DVI teams work closely with families of those on board to identify the remains recovered from the sea.

Olympic swimming medallist Keller charged over Capitol riot

Klete Keller was charged with illegally entering the Capitol, violent conduct, and obstructing law enforcement.

The Arab world must avoid another lost decade

Ten years after the Arab Spring, the region risks losing another decade to misguided economic policies.

‘Irresponsible’: Bangladesh slams Pompeo’s al-Qaeda attacks claim

Bangladesh foreign ministry statement says 'there is no evidence of any presence of al-Qaeda' in the South Asian nation.

S Korea court upholds jail for ex-President Park Geun-hye

Top court's ruling brings an end to Park Geun-hye's legal process, clearing the way for a special presidential pardon.

Google backs Biden immigration plan, aids US ‘Dreamer’ programme

US President-elect Biden plans to reform immigration after Trump's curbs on foreign workers that have hurt tech firms.

Drug Trafficking, Politics and Power: The Era of Empires

From colonial China’s opium wars to Cold War US politics, we trace rise of global drug trade and its political backers.

Remembering the day Tunisia’s President Ben Ali fled

Ten years ago, Tunisia toppled its dictator, offering 'a glimpse of hope that began to glow across an entire region'.

‘Gathering storm’: EU firms say US-China decoupling is hurting

Rivalry between US and China in tech is the biggest source of concern, European business groups say in a new report.

Uganda votes in tense presidential election: Live news

Longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni facing strong challenge from pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine as he seeks sixth term.

Sri Lanka revives port deal with India, Japan amid China concerns

The deep-sea jetty is located next to the Colombo International Container Terminal, which is 85 percent owned by China.

Navajo Nation reaches deal with mining firms in toxic 2015 spill

Under the settlement with the Navajo Nation, Sunnyside Gold Corp will pay the US tribe $10m.

‘Dangerous’: Twitter CEO defends Trump ban, warns about precedent

Twitter removed US President Trump's account citing risk of violence after storming of Capitol by his supporters.

India holds massive ‘Kumbh Mela’ festival amid COVID worries

Pandemic fails to deter Hindu pilgrims from descending on the banks of Ganges river in Haridwar for seven-week festival.

Ex-Michigan Governor Rick Snyder charged over Flint water crisis

Groundbreaking charges could land the former Michigan governor in jail in the US for as long as one year.

US economy gets boost but unemployment, lockdowns sap recovery

The Federal Reserve warned that rising COVID-19 infections have dampened the optimism sparked by vaccines.

First COVID death in China in eight months amid new lockdowns

More than 20 million people are in lockdown as country records most cases in a single day since March 2020.

Warty pig: World’s oldest-known cave painting found in Indonesia

Image of a wild pig discovered in 2017 inside the Leang Tedongnge cave is estimated to be at least 45,500 years old.

South Korean sect leader acquitted over COVID case surge

Secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus was target of public anger over a surge in cases last year linked to its members.

Hong Kong police detain 11 for allegedly helping activists escape

Latest arrests are related to a group picked up by the coastguard as they fled in a speedboat, and now jailed in China

North Korea: Will Kim Jong Un resume ICBM and nuclear tests?

At party Congress, Kim pledges to expand weapons programmes with the aim of 'making a preemptive nuclear strike'.

VOA under fire for reassigning reporter over Pompeo question

White House reporter Patsy Widakuswara posted a video of herself asking Pompeo about mob attack by Trump supporters.

Kuwait PM submits cabinet resignation to emir: State media

Announcement comes a day after the deputy prime minister presented resignation of cabinet amid political turmoil.

US unveils plans to counter China’s rise in Asia

In new document, US says it wants to counter China's 'predatory economic practices' and 'accelerate India's rise'.

South Korea’s unemployment rate hits 11-year high

Number of people in work slumped at the fastest rate in nearly 21 years as shops, restaurants were slammed by COVID.

Libya’s rival governments discuss unifying 2021 budget

Tripoli-based finance ministry says both sides will work on a final draft for the 2021 budget in the coming days.

Rebels launch attacks on Central African Republic’s capital

Security forces in CAR repel two attacks by armed groups seeking to seize the capital Bangui on Wednesday, PM says.

Top US generals condemn Capitol assault in rare message to troops

US Army's Joint Chiefs of Staff warn any act that disrupts the constitutional process is against the law.

US gov’t carries out first execution of female inmate since 1953

Lisa Montgomery, 52, was pronounced dead at 1:31am after receiving a lethal injection at a federal prison in Indiana.

Casualties from Israeli air raids in Syria: War monitor

More than 18 attacks by Israel on multiple targets near Syrian-Iraq border took place, the London-based SOHR said.

YouTube suspends Trump channel, removes video

Homepage of Trump's channel featured a month-old video of Trump casting doubt on the voting process.

Parler: Amazon defends booting messaging app over violent content

Amazon suspended Parler after it was used by Trump supporters to organise storming of US Capitol last week.

Failed Afghan asylum seekers deported from Germany land in Kabul

Arrival of 26 asylum seekers marks the 35th deportation flight from Germany to Afghanistan since late 2016, DPA says.

China COVID cases jump ahead of WHO investigation team arrival

Authorities in Hebei, Heilongjiang provinces impose lockdowns, mass testing in effort to curb spread.

Marooned: Investors want seafarers’ COVID crisis to end

Hundreds of thousands of sailors are thought to be stranded on ships for months due to the pandemic.

Sri Lanka jails former minister for saying judges are corrupt

Ranjan Ramanayake, deputy minister of United National Party before it was voted out in 2019, says he is being targeted.

Use pandemic to protect forests, WWF urges consumers, politicians

Deforestation and land use change can raise risk of emergence of new diseases, WWF says in new report.

US House backs 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Resolution introduced in Congress after last week's violent assault on Capitol by Trump's supporters.

US calls off UN envoy’s Taiwan visit to focus on Biden transition

Taiwan says it 'respects' US decision, but analysts say island might be quietly relieved.

US vice president rejects use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Mike Pence says move not in country's 'best interest' in decision likely to lead to President Trump's impeachment.

Brazil trial finds efficacy of Sinovac vaccine at 50.4 percent

Efficacy rate of China-developed product barely sufficient to secure regulatory approval.

Civil rights groups plan YouTube boycott if site won’t ban Trump

YouTube is the last major tech company that has not banned Trump from posting on its platforms after the Capitol riot.

Young people first: Indonesia’s COVID vaccine strategy questioned

Indonesia starts mass vaccination on Wednesday, but experts say inoculating young people first will not reduce deaths.

US emissions plummet to lowest levels in post-World War II era

US emissions fell by 10.3 percent as the coronavirus pandemic halted activity, a report from the Rhodium Group found.

‘This is apartheid’: Rights group slams Israeli rule

Israel executes laws, practices and state violence designed to cement supremacy of Jews over Palestinians, B'Tselem said

Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air built its empire on old, cheap planes

Before Saturday's crash, the airline garnered nearly 10 percent of the Indonesian market by flying neglected routes.

India’s Supreme Court stays implementation of new farm laws

Top court pauses implementation of three new laws and says it will form a committee to hear the farmers' grievances.

In Pictures: Madrid shovels out of record blizzard

Rescuers freed 2,500 drivers trapped in their vehicles by the storm, which killed at least three people.

India delivers COVID jabs for ‘world’s biggest vaccination drive’

First to get shots will be 30 million health and other front-line workers, followed by about 270 million people over 50.

Kyrgyzstan’s Sadyr Japarov: From a prison cell to the presidency

Japarov, described as a populist, won a landslide with 79 percent of the vote. Months ago, he was languishing in jail.

Trump Homeland Security chief quits amid threats of violence

Chad Wolf's abrupt resignation comes just 10 days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Yemen: NGOs fear the worst after Houthi ‘terrorist’ designation

Aid groups worry rebels' designation by the Trump administration will worsen the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Change is coming, and at an ever-accelerating pace

As the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines shows, science and technology are moving faster today than ever before.

Trump privately blamed ‘Antifa people’ for storming US Capitol

The storming of the Capitol last week by Trump supporters delayed the certification of Biden's election victory.

Malaysia leads regional market losses after emergency declaration

Malaysia declared a state of emergency to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, driving stocks lower for a second day.

Early support for Mongolian herders as ‘extreme winter’ looms

Red Cross releasing funds to mitigate effect of severe weather with more than -50 degree Celsius temperatures expected.

China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest: report

Beijing also considers changes to electoral system, in an effort to further curtail the influence of the Democrats.

Sri Lanka war memorial to be rebuilt after Tamils protest

Destruction of monument at Jaffna University, showing arms sticking out of a mound, prompted threats of general strike.

US’s Pompeo to visit Brussels on Wednesday to meet NATO chief

Secretary of state's visit to highlight 'enduring importance' of transatlantic partnership and strengthen NATO ties.

Ford to cease manufacturing in Brazil after more than 100 years

The move is part of its $11bn global restructuring and will affect 5,000 employees, mostly in Brazil.

US tariffs on products from France, Germany come into effect

The new tariffs, effective Tuesday, come after talks failed to resolve a 16-year dispute over EU's aircraft subsidies.

Martial-law era casts long shadow over Taiwan’s military

Island is overhauling conscription as it tries to boost armed forces to face more assertive China.

Several gorillas at San Diego Zoo in US test positive for COVID

At least two gorillas began coughing last week while a third is showing symptoms and five others could also be infected.

No Parler? No problem, as more apps claim to allow ‘free speech’

Amazon removed Parler, a messaging app popular with supporters of US President Donald Trump, from its hosting service.

At COVID ‘breaking point’ Malaysia declares ’emergency’, lockdown

Millions will head into lockdown at midnight as authorities seek to ease pressure on crowded hospitals.

Gold mine explosion in China traps 22 workers underground

Damaged communication signal prevented rescuers from contacting trapped miners following the accident in Shandong.

Trump approves state of emergency declaration in US capital

Order authorises federal assistance in Washington, DC after officials warned of threats before Joe Biden inauguration.

Ethiopia says it killed 15 Tigray forces, captured 8

Region's former president Abay Weldu and former vice president Abraham Tekeste are among those captured.

Stocks stall near record highs ahead of US stimulus expectations

Concerns over US politics kept Asian shares from crossing historic highs on 'trillions' in new stimulus measures.

‘We’ll act with urgency’: Pelosi says House will impeach Trump

The US House Speaker says she will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Trump unless he is removed from office.

India says PLA soldier caught in Ladakh handed back to China

China had called for a swift return of its soldier who had gone missing along the border last week.

Somalia and Kenya still have a road to neighbourly cooperation

Neither Somalia nor Kenya can afford the dispute that led to the severance of ties turning into a protracted crisis.

Policeman killed, dozens injured in southern Iraq clashes

Deadly violence erupts in southern Nasiriya city amid protests that began over the arrest of activists.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres eyes a second term

Top diplomat was awaiting the outcome of the US election before deciding on a second term at the world body.

US Army investigating officer who led group to Washington, DC rally

Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Captain Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week's events at the Capitol.

India prepares for COVID vaccine roll-out from Saturday

World's second most populous nation hopes to inoculate 300 million people - equal almost to the US population - by July.

Bulldozed: The Zimbabweans losing their homes to a land dispute

Residents of a Harare suburb say they bought their plots legally 10 years ago, but now their homes have been flattened.

Loan apps remain on India Google store despite violations, deaths

Officials are investigating dozens of lending apps following the suicides of at least two borrowers in the past month.

250,000 small UK firms seen closing without more financial aid

At least 250,000 small British firms could close as government emergency aid package falls short, industry group warns.

China says WHO expert panel on COVID will arrive on Jan 14

Team will investigate the origins of the coronavirus, which first emerged in Wuhan late in 2019.

Some HSBC shareholders urge bank to cut fossil-fuel lending

The bank's shareholders will vote at its annual general meeting in April for it to set Paris-aligned commitments.

China imposes tough restrictions to stamp out Hebei outbreak

Officials taking steps to curb cases amid concern about travel for next month's Lunar New Year holiday.

N Korea’s Kim assumes late father’s title in bid to cement power

Kim Jong Un appointed general secretary of the Workers' Party in move analysts say is aimed at bolstering his authority.

US designating Yemen’s Houthis a ‘terrorist’ group

Designation as a terrorist group expected to scare away outside actors from many transactions with Houthi authorities.

Bird flu spreads across India, culls under way in several states

At least nine states confirm the outbreak and others await test results as they put containment measures in place.

‘Big thing’: Taiwan welcomes US move on official interactions

Joseph Wu says US move to relax decades-long restrictions a boost for island, which China claims as its own.

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JP Morgan to pause political donations

Several US firms are reviewing their donation policies in the aftermath of riots at the Capitol in the past week.

UK to boost COVID immunisation drive with mass vaccination sites

Seven centres will open on Monday as British government accelerates efforts to tackle the virus that is running rampant.

Bumper wheat crop helps Australia look beyond China

Heavy rain has boosted Australian wheat production, allowing it to sell the crop as far away as North Africa and Europe.

Washington, DC mayor wants tighter security at Biden inauguration

Request comes as US lawmakers raise concerns about ongoing threat of violence after deadly Capitol Hill riot.

Palestinians expect jabs in March, accuse Israel of shirking duty

PA accuses Israel of ignoring its responsibility to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are available in occupied territory.

The police in the US must enforce pandemic measures

And it should do so with the same enthusiasm it enforces law and order in minority communities.

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt talks on mega-dam break down, again

Sudan expresses frustration after negotiations stall but Egypt, Ethiopia blame Sudanese objections for the new impasse.

Algerian president returns to Germany for COVID-related treatment

Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he might undergo minor surgery for a complication in his foot following a COVID infection.

Japarov on course for landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan election

Preliminary results show nationalist Sadyr Japarov, 52, won almost 80 percent of the vote, avoiding a run-off.

Far-right groups celebrating Capitol riot as ‘revolution’: Expert

As world condemns riot at US Capitol, researchers say the United States can expect more far-right rallies and violence.

DRC: Gunmen kill six Virunga National Park rangers

Attack blamed on local fighters is the latest to hit large park renowned for its mountain gorillas.