Jailed Iranian American starts hunger strike, appeals to Biden
Siamak Namazi was arrested in October 2015 and charged with trying to overthrow the state, which he denies.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 327
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 327th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Chinese navy holds ‘confrontational drills’ in South China Sea
Drills came as the US Nimitz carrier group also conducted 'maritime strike training' in the contested waterway.
Japan shrugs as Gwen Stefani’s ‘cultural appropriation’ roils US
Japanese people say they are bemused at controversy over US pop singer's fascination with their culture.
Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada shot dead in Kabul
Nabizada, former member of parliament in the US-backed government, was killed by assailants at her home, police say.
NATO chief hints at more heavy weapons deliveries to Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more weapons deliveries to war-torn Ukraine after UK pledges Challenger 2 tanks.
Israel’s Cognyte won Myanmar spyware tender before coup
Israeli firm won contract with a Myanmar state-backed telecoms firm a month before 2021 coup, according to documents.
Climate activists in Davos protest over role of oil firms at WEF
Activists at Swiss resort demand stronger action to tackle the climate crisis at the World Economic Forum.
Iraq prime minister al-Sudani backs continued US troop presence
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says foreign forces still needed in training capacity to combat ISIL (ISIS).
Rescue hopes fade after Russian attack on Dnipro apartment block
At least 30 killed after Russian attack as mayor of Ukrainian city says there is little hope of finding more survivors.
Grim task of identifying the dead begins after Nepal plane crash
Gov't to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 on board, killing at least 68.
Netanyahu defiant despite protests against Israel judicial reform
Opponents say changes would cripple judicial independence, foster corruption, set back minority rights.
Several killed in DR Congo church bomb attack
Attack took place during a Sunday service in the eastern city of Kasindi, the army said.
Analysis: Akbari execution signals rising Iran tensions with West
The execution of the former deputy defence minister has led to a backlash from the UK, where he had held citizenship.
Biden declares disaster in California amid deadly storms
At least 19 people are known to have died from storm-related causes in the last three weeks.
Israel soldier killed in grenade accident: Military
Three others were wounded in the incident, according to the Israeli army, with one said to be in a serious condition.
Israelis rally against Netanyahu government
Israelis took to the streets to protest plans by Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to change the legal system.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian ‘after argument’ near Ramallah
Ahmed Kahla, 45, is the 13th Palestinian to be killed by Israelis in 15 days.
Timeline: Nepal air crashes since 2010
A timeline of major air disasters to hit the country since 2010.
Timeline: Algeria and Morocco’s diplomatic disputes
Algiers and Rabat involved in another spat as Morocco condemns 'provocative' acts at a football tournament in Algeria.