Tears, prayers as flights resume to Ethiopia’s Tigray region
A shutdown of flights and communications for much of the two-year conflict kept many Tigrayans away from their families.
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Turkey, Syria, Russia defence ministers hold talks in Moscow
The three nations agree to continue meeting in future to ensure stability in Syria and the region, says Ankara.
Photos: Spain festival revellers hurl flour, eggs in mock coup
Revellers dressed in mock military garb take part in Els Enfarinats food-battle in the southern Spanish town of Ibi.
Bosnia nominates first female Croat PM-designate
Borjana Kristo is set to form a coalition government that will seek to look past ethnic divides.
Bangladesh opens first metro line to ease Dhaka’s traffic
The country plans to extend the train network to more than 100 stations and six lines across the capital by 2030.
Italy summons Iran’s envoy to Rome over crackdown on protesters
Italy's foreign minister express Rome's 'indignation and worry' over Tehran's crackdown on anti-government protests.
At least seven people killed as car rams into carnival in Nigeria
Dozens also injured when driver 'loses control' of vehicle and smashes into crowd in southeastern port city of Calabar.
2022 review: Visualising how the Russia-Ukraine war unfolded
Al Jazeera looks at how the conflict unfolded on the ground, the human costs of 10 months of war and the global response
Pakistani film to release in India after 11 years amid blowback
The Legend of Maula Jatt, which broke Pakistan's box office records this year, is set to release on December 30.
The stories that changed Latin America in 2022
The past year saw a political swing leftward in countries like Brazil and Colombia as well as crises and World Cup gold.
After Sudan deals, dissenters say military has silenced them
A series of reconciliation deals have sought to end the fighting in Darfur, but opponents say they do not go far enough.
Kosovo minister sees Russian influence in growing Serbian tension
Interior Minister Xhelal Svecla accused Belgrade of supporting Serbian protesters as a means to destabilise Kosovo.
N Korea’s Kim sets new military goals for 2023 at party meeting
Kim Jong Un's remarks may mean he will continue to conduct tests and expand military capabilities in the coming year.
US judge denies request to sanction Republican governor candidate
Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs sought sanctions against Republican rival Kari Lake over allegations of voter fraud.
US Supreme Court upholds controversial Title 42 border policy
Invoked under the Trump administration, Title 42 uses public health as a justification for expelling asylum seekers.
UN Security Council denounces Taliban bans against women
The 15-member council said the ban would have a significant effect on humanitarian operations in country.
GOP congressman-elect admits he made up key details of life story
George Santos, elected to US House of Representatives from New York, made false claims about education, work history.
Russia bans oil sales to nations, firms complying with price cap
Moscow's response to the Western price cap is to stop supplying crude oil and oil products from February 1.
Leader in plot to kidnap US governor sentenced to 16 years
Prosecutors say Adam Fox was 'driving force' behind conspiracy to kidnap Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard
Toll in US city of Buffalo hits 27, mayor says, as residents urged to stay home while crews clear snow-covered roads.