US asks India to check ‘continued targeted attacks’ on minorities
State Department's report on religious freedom lists attacks on Muslims and Christians in world's most populous nation.
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Map: Which countries still have the death penalty?
The number of recorded executions has risen to its highest level in five years, according to Amnesty International.
Silencing dissent: Journalists in Sudan face threats, raids
Media workers say they're being intimated by warring forces on both sides for reporting human rights violations.
Qatar and Bahrain to resume flights on May 25
The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017.
Oil giant ExxonMobil settles long-running Indonesia torture case
The trial in the 22-year-old case brought by villagers in Aceh province was due to start next week.
Cyclone Mocha may have killed ‘hundreds’ in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Communications problems are making it difficult to assess the extent of the damage caused by the massive storm.
Probe of FBI’s handling of Trump-Russia investigation ends
US special prosecutor criticises FBI approach to politically charged investigation but does not issue new charges.
Trudeau visits military personnel fighting Alberta wildfires
Widespread blazes mark an intense start to wildfire season in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta.
DeSantis bans funding for Florida college diversity programmes
Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and likely US presidential candidate, says programmes impose an 'ideological agenda'.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case on alleged voting map biases
Case centres on allegation Republican lawmakers in South Carolina drew district maps to dilute share of Black votes.
US religious freedom report notes attack on Abu Akleh funeral
US report describes details of assault by Israeli forces on the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist in Jerusalem.
Tunisia’s Ghannouchi sentenced to a year in prison: Lawyer
Opposition leader was arrested in April and sentenced after being charged with incitement.
US returns 2,400 people to Mexico since end of Title 42: Official
US says Mexico and Guatemala also have beefed up border agents on their southern border in wake of new asylum policy.
EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision
The US software giant still faces a battle to clinch its $69bn deal as Britain has blocked it and the US seeks to block.
Photo of Belarus’s Lukashenko published after rumours over health
Russia's Victory Day celebration on Tuesday was the last time the Belarusian leader was seen in public.
Fighting rages in West Darfur as Sudan marks one month of warfare
Human rights groups and civilians say another wave of deadly attacks has hit West Darfur's capital, el-Geneina.
Nigerian musician Seun Kuti arrested for ‘police assault’
Son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti allegedly assaulted a police officer, Lagos state police say.
‘Dr Deep Sea’: US man breaks record for time living underwater
Florida university professor says he will remain underwater until he reaches 100 days and completes a research mission.
Sudan fighting: One month on and no solution in sight
While the fighting did not come as a surprise to Sudan watchers, the world seems at a loss to stop the bloodshed.
Turkey run-off vote: Nationalist Sinan Ogan could be ‘kingmaker’
Ogan's out of the presidential race but may play a pivotal role in the second round - he is still to back a candidate.