China protests spread, reports of clashes with police in Shanghai
The latest demonstrations are unprecedented in mainland China since President Xi Jinping took power a decade ago.
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Iran lodges protest with FIFA over US Soccer flag post
Iranian football federation slams 'unprofessional act' as US football body uses modified flag in social media posts.
Ukraine’s Kyiv mayor rebuffs Zelenskyy criticism amid energy woes
Mayor Klitschko says hundreds of warming centres helping people cope with effects of destroyed power stations.
Al-Shabab rebels attack Mogadishu hotel used by Somali officials
Al-Shabab claims the attack on the Villa Rose hotel in the Somali capital with no word yet on any casualties.
Uganda extends quarantine in Ebola epicentre for 21 days
The East African nation has so far recorded 141 infections since the outbreak was declared on September 20.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 277
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 277th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Italy rescuers search for a dozen missing after deadly landslide
Complex rescue effort hampered by rain and high winds, which also delayed ferries bringing reinforcements.
Russia to ban women from being surrogates for foreigners
About 45,000 babies born by surrogate Russian mothers have been taken abroad in the past few years, lawmaker says.
Snow to blanket Kyiv as Russian attacks target power supplies
Snow is expected to hit the Ukrainian capital on Sunday and will continue until midweeks with freezing temperatures.
Protests spread in China as anger mounts over ‘zero-COVID’
Residents and students rally in Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing, with some even calling on Xi Jinping to step down.
N Korea aims to have ‘world’s strongest’ nuclear force, Kim says
Kim Jong Un promotes scientists and soldiers involved in the test launch of N Korea's largest missile, the Hwasong-17.
White House blasts Trump for meeting with white supremacist
White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates said bigotry, hate, and anti-Semitism have no place in United States.
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after gov’t, opposition ink deal
The easing of sanctions comes after the Maduro government and the opposition signed accord to set up a UN-mandated fund.
Photos: Landslides strike Italian island of Ischia
A dozen people are missing, buildings destroyed and vehicles damaged in a disaster caused by heavy rains.
Photos: Mbappe scores twice as France overcome Denmark
France become the first team to book a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-1 victory in a lively encounter.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls off march to avoid ‘chaos’
Imran Khan also announced his party will resign from provincial assemblies in first rally since assassination attempt.
Taiwan president quits as party head after local election losses
Concerns about threats from rival China took a backseat to more local issues in the elections.
DRC schedules presidential elections for Dec 2023 amid M23 unrest
The election, expected to cost $600m, comes amid ongoing violence by M23 rebels in the restive eastern region.
M23 accept conditional ceasefire, want talks with DRC government
The armed group was warned that if they did not cease fire after the deadline, force would be used to push them out.
Gbagbo ally Charles Ble Goude returns to Ivory Coast
Former right-hand man to the ex-president was a key figure in post-electoral violence that swept the country in 2010-11.