‘Miscarriage of justice’: Reactions to Kem Sokha conviction
United States, rights groups condemn sentence of 27 years' house arrest against prominent Cambodian opposition leader.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Hong Kong high-rise building site
The fire started at the top of the 42-storey skyscraper, which was close to completion, and engulfed the scaffolding.
All you need to know about China’s ‘Two Sessions’
The annual meetings of China's parliament and political advisory body will include a GDP forecast for 2023.
Alex Murdaugh found guilty in high-profile US murder trial
The judge presiding over the South Carolina murder trial said evidence against the ex-lawyer is 'overwhelming'.
House Ethics panel investigates US Representative George Santos
Santos has consistently refused calls to step down amid scrutiny of false claims about his work and personal history.
Syrians displaced by quakes fear cholera outbreak as cases surge
At least two people died in northwest Syria last month following a rise in cholera infections.
US issues more Iran sanctions amid stalled diplomacy
New measures target Iranian oil and petrochemical sales, as US says it is committed to reducing Iran's energy exports.
Argentina to renew push for sovereignty over Falkland Islands
The South American country hopes to bring the question of the islands' disputed sovereignty before the United Nations.
US Justice Dept wants execs to foot bill for corporate misconduct
DOJ will give discounts on fines for companies that seek to claw back compensation from corporate wrongdoers.
US Justice Department says Trump can be sued for January 6
Former president has argued for presidential immunity in cases that seek to link his actions to the 2021 Capitol riot.
How violence robs Nigerians of their votes
Violent groups have been used by established political parties in Nigeria for decades to influence the voting process.
Divisions roil Iranian-American protest movement
The appearance of a former SAVAK official at a US rally has underscored schisms within the Iranian diaspora.
US faces growing call to deny entry to Israel’s Bezalel Smotrich
Rights groups are urging Washington to revoke visa of Israeli minister who called for wiping out a Palestinian village.
California drought levels recede in the face of winter storms
About half of the state has been lifted out of drought conditions by a series of storms that have drenched the region.
US labour market continues to be strong
Labour market resilience & stubbornly high inflation have increased odds the Fed will continue to raise interest rates.
Chinese, Indian foreign ministers discuss border peace at G20
The relationship between New Delhi and Beijing has been tense since deadly clashes along their border in 2020.
Libya approves constitutional changes in move towards elections
UN envoy has described the amendment as 'controversial within the Libyan political class and general citizenry'.
‘A Colombian Wild West’: Inside Maicao’s Arab community
Maicao, once the thriving heart of Colombia’s Arab community, faces population decline amid a slowing border economy.
Peter Obi says he will prove he won Nigeria election
Defeated candidate Peter Obi pledges to legally challenge the results a day after Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner.
Turkish families find shelter in trains after major earthquakes
In Iskenderun, Turkey, train carriages have been turned into temporary shelters for last month's earthquake survivors.