Canada debates how to address asylum seekers entering from US
Government of Quebec says that it does not have the capacity to provide resources for rising number of asylum seekers.
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Tunisia police arrest prominent figures as crackdown continues
The arrests come amid a continuing crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied.
Nuclear war no closer despite treaty move, Russian official says
Despite the decision to suspend participation, Russia says it will still abide by the New START arms reduction treaty.
Winter storm lashes northern United States with snow, ice, wind
Thousands of flights are cancelled or delayed, schools and businesses close as winter storm moves across US.
UN court orders Azerbaijan to end Nagorno-Karabakh roadblock
Lachin Corridor, the only land route giving Armenia direct access to Nagorno-Karabakh, has been blocked since December.
Drought in Horn of Africa worse than in 2011 famine
Below-normal rainfall is expected over the next three months in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
‘All of Ukraine is a battlefield’: Lessons about modern war
What has Russia's war in Ukraine taught us about how future conflicts will be fought?
Photos: Israeli troops raid Nablus, kill 10 Palestinians
Palestinian officials say more than 100 people injured in Israeli army's latest raid in occupied territories.
Pakistan’s defence and spy chiefs discuss security with Taliban
High-level delegation visits Afghanistan's capital, days after closure of major border crossing between two countries.
Russia rules out testing hypersonic missile during naval exercise
Head of Russian naval contingent says Zircon missile will not be deployed during drills off South Africa's coastline.
Civilians face heightened danger from Colombia’s landmines
New violence in Colombia's decades-long conflict has impeded de-mining efforts, putting rural populations at risk.
What is the New START nuclear deal and why did Russia suspend it?
As Putin freezes the treaty between Russia and the US, we look at the deal and the implications of the suspension.
Russia’s war in Ukraine: After a year of conflict, what next?
Seven experts predict possible scenarios as neither Moscow nor Kyiv appears ready to negotiate a peaceful end to war.
China mine collapse: 2 dead, 50 trapped in Inner Mongolia region
A preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine, according to state media.
Tunisia’s Saied says migration aimed at changing demography
Rights activists criticise president's comments, say they are intended to 'create an imaginary enemy'.
Shamima Begum loses UK citizenship appeal
Begum, 23, loses bid to overturn 2019 decision to revoke her citizenship on national security grounds.
US grants extradition of Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo
Toledo, who was Peru's president from 2001 to 2006, is accused of taking bribes in extensive corruption scandal.
S Korea breaks record for world’s lowest fertility rate, again
The number of babies expected per woman in South Korea dropped to 0.78 last year, down from 0.81 a year earlier.
With minutes to pack as bombs fell, this is what they took
As Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, thousands rushed to leave. These are the objects they brought with them.
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
Advocates have long argued that pre-existing federal anti-discrimination laws do not extend to caste.