Helicopter crash kills 16, including Ukraine interior minister
Crash near nursery in the town of Brovary kills at least 16 people, including Denys Monastyrskyy and three children.
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Aid groups urge debt cancellation to ease Ghana’s economic woes
In December, Ghana's finance ministry said interest payments have risen to 70 to 100 percent of government revenue.
Another Khan party-led provincial assembly dissolved in Pakistan
After Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa legislature dissolved as part of ex-PM Imran Khan's bid to force early national polls.
Ukraine interior minister among 16 killed in helicopter crash
Denys Monastyrskyy and other top officials killed when a helicopter crashed near a nursery in Brovary, outside Kyiv.
Australia to spend $2bn on fleet of US Black Hawk helicopters
The Black Hawks replace Australia's fleet of European-designed Taipan helicopters which are being retired early.
Police offer reward after murder of six people at California home
Teenage mother and baby shot dead 'assassination style' in attack likely linked to a gang or drug cartel, sheriff says.
Pakistan urged to act against forced child marriages, conversions
UN rights experts deplore abductions, forced marriages and conversions of girls from Pakistan's religious minorities.
Infographic: Who are the oldest people in the world?
The world's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died at the age of 118.
DRC president says M23 rebels yet to withdraw as agreed
According to a November 2022 agreement, the rebel group was to withdraw from certain recently seized positions.
Police carry Greta Thunberg away from German coal mine protest
Thunberg was among hundreds who resumed protests at multiple locations in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
As economic crisis deepens, will Egypt slow megaprojects down?
The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.
Brazil charges 39 people over pro-Bolsonaro riots
Prosecutors call for the 39 defendants to be imprisoned and that $7.7m of their assets be frozen to help cover damages.
Tokyo court upholds acquittal of Fukushima disaster executives
Prosecutors have argued that the executives were aware of the dangers of a nuclear plant located on Japan's coast.
‘Prison after prison’: Debts trap foreigners in Vietnamese jails
At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.
Wall Street investment banks slammed, execs hope for better days
Wall Street dealmakers handling mergers, acquisitions and IPOs faced a sharp drop in their businesses in 2022.
Afghans braving severe cold face stark choice – food or warmth
Many provinces have seen an exceptionally cold winter, with temperatures dropping to as low as -21 degrees Celcius.
Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’
Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.
Greta Thunberg detained at German coal mine protest
The climate activist is carried away by police during a rally near the village of Luetzerath, slated for demolition.
Discounts make Russia third-largest oil supplier to India
Refiners in India, the world's third-biggest oil consumer and importer, have been gorging on discounted Russian oil.
Pakistani FM Zardari slams previous government’s TTP policy
Bhutto Zardari says his government has reversed the previous government's 'wrong approach' towards the Pakistan Taliban.