Key Trump allies refused to answer January 6 panel questions
Transcript of interviews with allies of former US president shows that they invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned.
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Brazil’s incoming President Lula unveils more cabinet picks
Left-wing leader, set to take office on January 1, says his team aims to 'rebuild the country' after Bolsonaro's tenure.
Nepal to release serial killer Charles Sobhraj on Friday: Lawyer
French serial killer Charles Sobhraj expected to return to France but will not leave prison until Friday, lawyer says.
Staying warm this winter: How to beat rising home energy costs
Al Jazeera looks at how soaring heating and power costs are affecting millions on the brink of energy poverty.
Spain’s legislators approve gender self-identification reforms
If passed into law, the reforms would allow those over 16 to change their legally registered gender with greater ease.
Former Russian deputy PM wounded by shelling in Donetsk
Dmitry Rogozin says he was struck by shrapnel during an attack on a hotel in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine expects key offensive as Russia plans to expand army
The war is poised to escalate as Russia has planned new conscription and Ukraine’s allies have lifted weapons bans.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia condemn Taliban’s university ban for women
Saudi Arabia expressed 'astonishment and regret' over the ban, while Turkey called it 'neither Islamic nor humane'.
Greek MEP in EU parliament corruption case protests innocence
Eva Kaili asks a Belgian court to release her from detention under electronic surveillance.
India begins to randomly test international visitors for COVID
Federal health minister announces new rule in parliament, citing an increase in cases in neighbouring China.
Russia accuses US of fighting proxy war in Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman criticises Zelenskyy's visit to US and military support for Kyiv, says Russia's war goals will be met.
Jordan’s truckers struggle to get by, sparking protests, violence
The deaths of four police officers highlight the issue of fuel protests, but Jordan's problems are much deeper.
Armenia: Russia’s peacekeepers failed mission in Nagorno-Karabakh
Yerevan says the troops are not fulfilling an obligation to control the Lachin corridor that it says is being blockaded.
Al-Shabab kills two policemen, one civilian in eastern Kenya
The group continues to make cross-border raids to pressure Kenya to withdraw its forces from the AU mission in Somalia.
Sysmex says Japan approves blood test kit for Alzheimer’s marker
Kit measures accumulation of protein that marks disease - a rare advance in tackling a condition that affects millions.
Nigerian central bank raises $225 cash withdrawal limits
The bank had recently announced directives to limit the amount of cash in circulation in Africa's largest economy.
Fiji’s military called in to maintain order after disputed polls
The prime minister, who has refused to concede, said the military was deployed to ensure security.
Palestinian footballer killed by Israel in West Bank: Medics
Israeli forces shot dead the 23-year-old Palestinian and wounded five others in Nablus during a raid.
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Alleged crime boss dubbed ‘Asia’s El Chapo’ arrives in Australia
Extradited Chinese-Canadian suspect Tse Chi Lop, 59, said to head up the Asian mega-cartel 'Sam Gor', or 'The Company'.