Ukraine parents ‘want their children back’ from Russia
Kyiv has accused Moscow of forcibly deporting 1.6 million Ukrainians with efforts under way to return 32 located kids.
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Libyan authorities find 15 bodies after fire on refugee boat
Libya’s Red Crescent says local authorities found bodies washed up onshore after a migrant shipwreck off western coast.
Nobel Peace Prize winners hailed for ‘outstanding courage’
The highly symbolic choice of laureates from three nations at centre of Ukraine war have spurred a flurry of reaction.
Ukraine battles Russian advance in key town of Bakhmut
Separatist forces in the war-battered Donetsk region say they have reclaimed a series of villages near Bakhmut.
NYC mayor declares emergency over migrant buses from Texas
Mayor Eric Adams says 17,000 asylum seekers have been bused into New York City since April, straining resources.
Pakistan ‘strongly contests’ Moody’s ratings downgrade
Concerns are rising about Pakistan's ability to pay for imports such as energy and food, and meet sovereign debt needs.
Iranian coroner denies Mahsa Amini died from blows to body
Findings are likely to be disputed by Iranian demonstrators, after father previously said she had been hit.
Paris petrol stations run dry amid TotalEnergies refinery strikes
Walkouts at four refineries leave about 10 percent of petrol stations in the Paris region struggling with fuel supplies.
AU-led Ethiopia peace talks delayed over logistics: Diplomats
The negotiations were due to be led by AU representative and ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in South Africa.
Pakistan flood losses estimated at $40bn: Ex-finance minister
Al Jazeera looks into the extent and cost of the recent floods that triggered humanitarian and financial crises.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border
The two-month EU mission aims to help the arch rivals delineate their common borders, the European Council says.
End of Yemen’s truce leaves civilians afraid dark days are back
The truce lasted for six months and expired on October 2, with efforts to renew it unsuccessful so far.
Who are the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?
This year's prestigious award was given to Ales Bialiatski, the Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties.
UN resolution flags Sri Lanka rights abuses, economic crisis
UN Human Rights Council renews mandate to collect and preserve evidence of atrocities during the decades-long civil war.
Lesotho votes for new parliament amid continuing political crisis
The election has gone ahead despite a deadlock in parliament and analysts say this could hurt the ruling party.
Grief and shock in Thailand after mass killing of ‘tiny angels’
Thais have turned to social media to mourn as 4.7 million people sent posts under a commemorative hashtag on Friday.
Imran Khan: ‘This government will push Pakistan to the brink’
Ex-PM attacks the government over its handling of the flood-ravaged economy and once again calls for swift elections.
Belarus, Russia, Ukraine rights activists win Nobel Peace Prize
Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and Center for Civil Liberties named winners at Oslo ceremony.
Lebanese banks to close ‘indefinitely’ as hold-ups continue
Lebanon's banks have been in crisis for months as depositors demand access to their savings.
Solomon Islands PM says foreign military sites ‘never’ allowed
Manasseh Sogavare said he would not do anything that undermines national security or jeopardises regional stability.