Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi sentenced to five years
El Kadi has to serve three years of his sentence in prison. His media company has been shuttered and heavily fined.
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Iraq, KRG reach deal to resume oil exports: Kurdish official
Turkey had stopped extracting oil from the Kurdish region to its Ceyhan port after Iraq won an arbitration case.
Three UK citizens held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan
Non-profit says charity medic, traveller and unnamed third man 'being well-treated' as UK foreign office seeks contact.
Burkina Faso expels two journalists working for French newspapers
The expulsions are the latest crackdown against French media by the military ruling the West African country.
Montenegro votes for president in tight run-off
Observers say that President Milo Djukanovic faces stiff challenge from newcomer and economist Jakov Milatovic.
Finland’s Sanna Marin faces tough challenge in re-election bid
Three parties are in a neck-and-neck race to win a majority of Finland's 200-seat parliament and form a new government.
Deadly tornadoes leave trail of devastation across US states
Storms that dropped dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in towns and cities across the US South and Midwest.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 403
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 403rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Bulgarians vote in fifth parliamentary elections in two years
Bulgarians head to polls amid voter apathy and disillusionment over endemic corruption and political instability.
Russia, Belarus celebrate ‘unity’ as war grinds on in Ukraine
The ex-Soviet allies have grown closer and Lukashenko's dalliances with the West appear to be over, say analysts.
Ukraine court puts Metropolitan Pavel under house arrest
Metropolitan Pavel put under house arrest amid hearings into whether he glorified invading Russian forces.
Israeli soldier kills Palestinian in West Bank as violence rises
Fatal shooting comes hours after an Israeli policeman shot dead another Palestinian man near the Al-Aqsa compound.
Israel attacks Syria’s Homs, wounds five soldiers: Ministry
Air attacks on Homs are the third in recent days, including one that killed two officers in Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Israelis continue protests over judicial overhaul plans
Demonstrators take to the streets days after Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to freeze the controversial proposal.
Iran’s Raisi says hijab is the law as women face ‘yoghurt attack’
Iranian president says hijab is the law after viral video shows man throwing yoghurt at uncovered women in Mashhad.
Ukraine decries ‘symbolic blow’ as Russia assumes UN presidency
The Kremlin said it planned to 'exercise all its rights' in the role amid anger from Kyiv and allies.
Sudan factions delay post-coup deal on civilian rule
Signing of political agreement to name a Sudanese civilian government has been delayed to April 6, official says.
Ukraine accuses Metropolitan Pavel of condoning Russia’s invasion
During court hearing in Kyiv, Metropolitan Pavel rejected claim by Security Service that he glorified Russia's invasion.
Pakistan army says 4 soldiers killed in attack near Iran border
Incident took place in Kech district in southwestern Balochistan province, which borders Iran.
Israeli police kill Palestinian man near Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem
The man killed on Saturday was 26-year-old Mohammad Khaled al-Osaibi from Houra.