Earthquakes batter Turkey, Syria’s historical monuments
The earthquakes have destroyed or scarred ancient mosques and castles that previously withstood wars and disasters.
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Rage, fear in India’s Azamgarh over land acquisition for airport
Months-old protest becomes 'fight for survival' as mainly marginalised residents of eight villages resist gov't's move.
Rebels claim New Zealand pilot taken hostage in Indonesia’s Papua
West Papua National Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the aircraft and kidnapping of pilot.
Burkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for Senegal
The Muslim pilgrims were travelling to a religious ceremony in Senegal through conflict hotspots in the Sahel.
Survivors give harrowing accounts of Turkey, Syria earthquakes
As frantic rescue operations continue, survivors of Monday's deadly earthquakes and aftershocks tell their stories.
South Korea court rules in favour of Vietnam War massacre victim
Nguyen Thi Thanh was eight when she was shot in the stomach by South Korean marines who massacred some 70 civilians.
Lack of jobs drives recruitment by armed groups in Africa: UN
The UNDP report was based on interviews with hundreds of former fighters across East, West and the Horn of Africa.
Frantic search for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria
Rescuers are racing to rescue survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by the deadly temblor.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 349
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 349th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Deadly landslide strikes southern Peru amid heavy rainfall
Rescue efforts continue as precipitation soaks regions like Arequipa, a centre for recent antigovernment protests.
US neo-Nazi charged in plot to attack Baltimore power stations
Federal Bureau of Investigation says alleged plan to disrupt power stations in US city was racially motivated.
Who is Gautam Adani and why is he controversial?
The Indian entrepreneur has seen his wealth plummet after a research firm accused him of 'brazen stock manipulation'.
US pledges post-earthquake aid, but no contact with Syria’s Assad
State Department says Turkey can count on US for 'anything' it needs in aftermath of devastating earthquakes.
Thousands dead after powerful quakes devastate Turkey and Syria
Death toll rises as major temblors rocked Turkey and Syria while rescuers frantically search for survivors in the cold.
Timeline: World’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
From Haiti to Turkey, quakes have wreaked havoc. Here is a list of the deadliest tremors since 2000.
Ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf’s body brought to Pakistan
Former president, 79, died on Sunday after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai, where he lived in exile.
UN chief warns of ‘wider war’ as Ukraine conflict intensifies
Antonio Guterres says prospects of 'further escalation and bloodshed' in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing.
In war-ravaged Idlib, devastating quake feels like ‘Doomsday’
Thousands homeless in opposition-held areas hit by tremor as infrastructure already weakened by bombings falters.
Balloon sighted over Latin America is from China, Beijing says
Chinese foreign ministry says balloon spotted over Colombia is of a 'civilian nature and used for flight tests'.
US authorities enforce evacuations after train derails in Ohio
Derailment threatens release of toxic gas and explosion that could launch shrapnel in Ohio town, officials say.