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Guinea ex-dictator Camara denies 2009 massacre role in court
The former Guinean strongman is being charged alongside 10 other officials for their roles in the gruesome massacre.
LGBTQ communities in the US face ‘rising threat of violence’
As attacks mount, advocates say the government must do more to combat hate speech and gun crimes.
Deadly attack on Kabul hotel popular with Chinese nationals
At least three attackers killed by security forces after they open fire at the hotel in central Kabul, says an official.
Heavy snow disrupts UK travel after this year’s coldest night
Two coal plants are on standby while heavy snowfall blankets parts of the UK, disrupting transportation.
Why does India still use and trade asbestos?
Russia is among the nations that supply India with asbestos, a substance banned in several countries.
American Black feminist, activist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies, 84
Hughes was a powerful American voice when feminism was seen as predominantly white and middle class
Two ISIL rebels killed in US helicopter raid in Syria: CENTCOM
US Central Command announces the killing less than two weeks after ISIL said its leader was killed in battle.
Saudi minister says ‘all bets off’ if Iran gets nuclear weapon
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said Saudi Arabia supports efforts to revive Iran's nuclear deal as 'a starting point'.
Japan’s ispace launches historic first commercial Moon lander
Privately-funded explorer carried by SpaceX rocket aims to touch down on the Atlas Crater in April.
Libyan man suspected of making Lockerbie bomb in US custody
Man accused of making the bomb that killed 270 people after it blew up Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 taken into US custody.
‘Unprovoked’ firing from Afghan forces kills civilians: Pakistan
The Pakistan army accuses Afghan forces of killing six civilians in 'indiscriminate' firing at the Chaman border.
Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone
Turkish president reiterated necessity for buffer zone in accordance with 2019 agreement with Russia, his office says.
China government health adviser warns of surging COVID cases
Fears of a spike in infections after Beijing eased its 'zero-COVID' restrictions following rare nationwide protests.
Escalating tensions after gunmen attack police in northern Kosovo
Animosity remains high, with Serbia and Kosovo officials intensifying their exchange of words.
A month since Russian retreat, life in Kherson is far from normal
As artillery keeps battering the recently retaken Ukrainian city, officials try to clear mines left behind by Russians.
Kosovo postpones local election in ethnic-Serb-dominated north
The election was due as ethnic Serb representatives resigned to protest a ban on Serbia-issued vehicle licence plates.
More than 500 refugees arrive in Italy as rescue ships dock
Italian government sources say decision to allow ships to dock was based on poor weather and risks to those on board.
Iran summons China envoy over islands dispute statement with UAE
Chinese envoy 'had a visit' as Tehran expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' over China's joint statement with GCC nations.
Russian embassy says US denied visit to Soviet graves in Alaska
A group of Russian diplomats prevented from visiting graves of Soviet soldiers who died in WWII, state media report.