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UN says prominent Afghan girls’ education activist arrested
Matiullah Wesa of Pen Path NGO that travels across Afghanistan with a mobile school arrested in Kabul, says UN mission.
Freed Hotel Rwanda hero Rusesabagina arrives in Qatar from Rwanda
Rusesabagina was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over ties to a group opposed to Rwanda's Paul Kagame.
‘Becoming visible’: India’s first female Rohingya graduate
Tasmida Johar is happy she was able to study despite the odds but wishes other Rohingya women also had the opportunity.
Brazilian teenager accused of fatally stabbing Sao Paulo teacher
Brazilian media outlets say the 13-year-old suspect appeared to be inspired by a deadly school shooting in 2019.
Kenya police fire tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters
Thousands of protesters march in Nairobi against the rising cost of living despite the government ban on rallies.
Biden signs executive order restricting use of commercial spyware
The decision comes as governments around the world face accusations of using spyware to target dissidents.
Ecuador: At least 16 dead after heavy rainfall causes landslide
Emergency officials say the massive landslide also injured 16 people in Andean community in central Ecuador.
Scientists discover water inside tiny beads of glass on moon
Analysis of lunar soil samples shows spheres of glass hold water inside them, scientists have said.
China says no conditions on Honduras diplomatic deal
Honduras has become the latest Latin American country to open formal ties with Beijing and end relations with Taiwan.
Israel PM Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after protests
Benjamin Netanyahu says he will delay reforms for several weeks after tens of thousands protested against the plans.
Ecuador landslide kills at least 16, others reported missing
Seven people are missing as rescuers clear debris after wave of mud and debris swept through small town of Alausi.
Three children, three adults killed in Nashville school shooting
Deadly attack by 28-year-old local woman, who was fatally shot by police, renews calls for stricter gun laws in US.
South Africa shocked by prison break of rapist who faked death
Recent DNA tests reveal a body found in a prison and believed to be the serial sex offender is someone else.
Cuba hails legislative election as ‘victory’ despite criticism
Authorities say turnout surpassed 75 percent in weekend vote that did not include any opposition candidates.
Kamala Harris begins Africa tour, announces security aid in Ghana
The US pledged help for Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Togo to tackle violent groups and instability.
More than 180 Rohingya refugees land in western Indonesia
Hundreds have reached Indonesia since November last year as they escape desperate conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
UN mission accuses EU of aiding crimes against humanity in Libya
Fact-finding mission says state security forces and armed militia groups have committed a wide array of crimes.
Lebanon’s cabinet reverses decision to delay clock change
Lebanon has operated in two time zones as some businesses and institutions followed the order and others refused.
Mississippi faces ‘long road to recovery’ after deadly tornadoes
Residents of storm-stricken southern US state, one of nation's poorest, are grappling with widespread devastation.