Police carry Greta Thunberg away from German coal mine protest
Thunberg was among hundreds who resumed protests at multiple locations in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
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As economic crisis deepens, will Egypt slow megaprojects down?
The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.
Brazil charges 39 people over pro-Bolsonaro riots
Prosecutors call for the 39 defendants to be imprisoned and that $7.7m of their assets be frozen to help cover damages.
Tokyo court upholds acquittal of Fukushima disaster executives
Prosecutors have argued that the executives were aware of the dangers of a nuclear plant located on Japan's coast.
‘Prison after prison’: Debts trap foreigners in Vietnamese jails
At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.
Wall Street investment banks slammed, execs hope for better days
Wall Street dealmakers handling mergers, acquisitions and IPOs faced a sharp drop in their businesses in 2022.
Afghans braving severe cold face stark choice – food or warmth
Many provinces have seen an exceptionally cold winter, with temperatures dropping to as low as -21 degrees Celcius.
Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’
Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.
Greta Thunberg detained at German coal mine protest
The climate activist is carried away by police during a rally near the village of Luetzerath, slated for demolition.
Discounts make Russia third-largest oil supplier to India
Refiners in India, the world's third-biggest oil consumer and importer, have been gorging on discounted Russian oil.
Pakistani FM Zardari slams previous government’s TTP policy
Bhutto Zardari says his government has reversed the previous government's 'wrong approach' towards the Pakistan Taliban.
NGOs resume some Afghan operations with women workers
Three foreign aid groups restore work in health sector after Taliban bans women from working with NGOs in Afghanistan.
Tech bosses could face jail as UK gov’t backs down on online harm
The gov't has agreed to toughen the Online Safety Bill with jail sentences for tech bosses for failing to protect kids.
Israeli police stopped Jordan envoy from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque
The incident reflected heightened sensitivity about Al-Aqsa compound under Israel’s new ultranationalist government.
Serbia slams Russia’s Wagner Group for Ukraine recruitment
Serbian President Vucic denounces Russian websites and social media groups for calling on volunteers to join the war.
Biden, Dutch PM Rutte discuss China, Ukraine at White House meet
Meeting comes as US has sought support for export controls to limit Beijing's access to advanced computer chips.
Young Nigerians flock to get voting cards for February election
Nearly 10 million new voters have been registered for the February 25 ballot, 84 percent of them people under age 34.
UN decries ‘alarming’ rise in Rohingya deaths at sea in 2022
More than 3,500 Rohingya refugees attempted sea crossing last year, fleeing their Myanmar homeland or Bangladesh.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has killed ‘more than 9,000 civilians’
Presidential aide announces grim toll at the WEF in Davos as Ukraine's first lady appeals for support.
Ex-Republican hopeful arrested over shootings at Democrats’ homes
US police say Solomon Pena, 39, was 'mastermind' of politically motivated conspiracy that led to New Mexico shootings.