Tanzania opposition leader to end exile after rally ban lifted
Former presidential candidate Lissu says he will return home on January 25 and 'get back to work'.
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UN Security Council members urge Taliban to void bans on women
Eleven members of the UNSC call on the group to reverse restrictive policies on women's and girls' education and work.
Peru president will not resign, apologises for protest death toll
More than 40 people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests that have rocked Peru since December.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 325
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 325th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Iran hangs former defence ministry official for spying for UK
Iranian-British dual national was found guilty of being a spy for Britain’s MI-6 intelligence agency.
Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel
A warship, maritime patrol plane and drone have been deployed to monitor the Chinese vessel in the North Natuna Sea.
Republicans probe chaotic US military withdrawal from Afghanistan
About 2,500 US soldiers died in Afghanistan, a conflict that became the longest war the United States fought.
Brazil top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in anti-Lula riots
Probe will look at his 'instigation and intellectual authorship of the anti-democratic acts' that 'resulted' in riots.
Zelenskyy mocks Russian forces fighting for ‘credit’ over Soledar
Head of the Wagner mercenary group had accused Russia's military establishment of trying to 'steal victory' in Soledar.
Japan, US and Europe must act together on China, PM Kishida says
If Russia's use of force goes 'unchallenged, it will happen elsewhere in the world, including Asia', Japan's PM says.
US to send delegation for law enforcement talks to Cuba
Talks come as the administration of US President Joe Biden eases relations with the Caribbean nation.
US Supreme Court to consider religious discrimination case
The case involves a postal carrier who says he cannot work on Sunday due to his religious beliefs.
Brazil prepares to seek extradition of Bolsonaro ally from US
Brazilian authorities are seeking return of former justice minister Anderson Torres as part of probe into Brasilia riot.
US treasury secretary Yellen warns of hitting debt cap by June
In a letter, Janet Yellen urged congressional leaders to quickly act to raise the debt ceiling.
US President Biden to give State of the Union speech in February
Biden will likely push for bipartisanship as he faces an empowered Republican majority in House of Representatives.
Frene Ginwala: First democratic S African parliament speaker dies
Frene Noshir Ginwala, called the 'torchbearer' of the post-apartheid parliament, dies aged 90 after suffering a stroke.
Gas pipeline between Lithuania and Latvia blows up
Fire put out at site of a gas pipeline explosion in northern Lithuania with no signs of attack or casualties.
Peru attorney general launches investigations into protest deaths
Probes will focus on deadly clashes at ongoing anti-government protests spurred by removal of ex-President Castillo.
Sinking Himalayan town puts spotlight on India’s hydropower push
Locals blame the damage on a hotel construction boom and tunneling for a nearby hydroelectric project.
Canada imposes new sanctions on two ‘Haitian elites’
Canadian government accuses two Haitian nationals, including associate of ex-President Martelly, of enabling gangs.