Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election
If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of votes, a second round of voting will take place next month.
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Floods destroy homes of quake survivors in northwestern Syria
Torrential rains damage hundreds of shelters for families displaced by February 6 earthquakes in Syria.
Syria’s Assad in UAE for second post-quake Gulf visit
The trip – al-Assad's second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman last month.
Kuwait court nullifies 2022 vote, reinstates previous parliament
Last year's polls saw opposition members clinch 28 out of 50 seats, giving them a parliamentary majority.
Qatar charges ex-finance minister with bribery, embezzlement
Al-Emadi will face a criminal trial following his 2021 arrest over embezzlement allegations.
How the US and UK tried to justify the invasion of Iraq
What were the reasons given for the Iraq war, and how do they stand up today?
How the Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels case unfolded
Trump says he expects to be arrested in a case that involves allegations he paid hush money to a porn star.
Photos: The millions who protested against the invasion of Iraq
Anti-war protests swept across the world as millions demonstrated against the 2003 invasion of Iraq by US and allies.
Israeli, Palestinian Authority officials meet for talks in Egypt
Backed by the US and Jordan, the day-long meeting follows last month's talks in Jordan.
At least 19 killed in Bangladesh bus accident
Police say up to 25 people were injured after a bus smashed through a highway fence and plunged into a roadside ditch.
UBS’s potential takeover of Credit Suisse: What you need to know
Credit Suisse was caught in the turmoil spurred by the collapse of US lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Photos: Life in a cemetery after Turkey’s earthquakes
An undertaker and his family move to a graveyard after their apartment was damaged by quakes.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 389
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 389th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Putin visits Russian-occupied Mariupol in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, who flew to Mariupol by helicopter, drove around city and stopped to talk to residents, TASS reports.
N Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, say S Korea, Japan
Launch comes days after North Korea test-fired a suspected ICBM into the Sea of Japan.
Ethiopia’s Tigray region nominates new interim leader: Report
TPLF names spokesperson Getachew Reda for presidency of an interim regional administration, party-run media reports.
Kosovo, Serbia agree on steps to implement EU normalisation plan
Tentative agreement follows marathon talks between Serbian, Kosovar leaders and EU officials in North Macedonia.
Quake kills 13 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru, causes widespread damage
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes coastal Guayas region, damaging homes and buildings.
Protests in Italy as government restricts same-sex parent rights
Italy legalised same-sex civil unions in 2016 but stopped short of granting gay couples the right to adopt.
Protests, strikes in France amid anger at Macron’s pension reform
Protesters, police clash in Paris for a third night amid widespread anger over Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.