Russia signals openness to prisoner swap with US
Deputy foreign minister says convicted Russian arms deal Viktor Bout is among those being discussed in potential swap.
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Census delay sparks deadly strikes in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz region
Bolivia's census, postponed until 2024, is expected to shift legislative seats toward the growing Santa Cruz department.
Russia accuses Ukraine of executing more than 10 POWs
Russia's defence ministry cited a video circulating on their social media which shows the execution of 12 soldiers.
US home sales tumble for ninth month as mortgage rates bite
Existing home sales dropped 5.9 percent last month, the lowest level since December 2011 outside initial pandemic days.
Portugal’s public sector workers strike over pay amid inflation
The industrial action due to mounting cost of living comes a week before a final vote on the 2023 budget.
What are Russia and Ukraine’s military options for this winter?
As temperatures slowly sink, the nature of the fighting will change sharply for both countries' troops.
Ghana minister ‘sorry’ for economic crisis, fends off criticism
Finance minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta faced an enquiry from lawmakers amid Ghana's worst economic crisis in a generation.
Imran Khan’s life under threat: Pakistan judge cites intel report
Chief justice of Islamabad High Court says intelligence report suggests fears of another assassination attempt on ex-PM.
Videos claim to show home of Iran’s late leader Khomeini on fire
The incident takes place amid a renewed wave of protests in Iran to mark the anniversary of a bloody crackdown in 2019.
‘Loss and damage’ negotiations dominate COP27’s final day
Climate talks in Egypt to run past deadline as key issues including funds to help victim nations remain unresolved.
Analysis: Is Turkey set for a new military operation in Syria?
Sunday's Istanbul bombing, which Turkey has blamed on the PKK, could lead to Ankara fulfilling its threat to attack.
Blackouts hit 10 million in Ukraine after Russian strikes
Ukraine president says dozens of missiles knocked out electricity to millions as Kremlin blames failure to negotiate.
Anti-Western and hyper macho, Putin’s appeal in Southeast Asia
Soviet-era nostalgia and anti-Western sentiment fuel online support for Russia's Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine.
Freed foreigners return home after Myanmar prisoner amnesty
The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the coup.
North Korea tests suspected ICBM with range to reach US mainland
Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off Japan.
Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict
Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.
Uvalde police chief who delayed during school shooting steps down
Mariano Pargas, who came under scrutiny over his response to deadly Texas shooting, resigns amid calls he step down.
US to demolish four dams in river restoration effort
Decision by regulators comes after years of advocacy by Native American tribes and environmentalists.
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores
The walkouts coincide with Starbucks’s annual Red Cup Day, when the company gives free reusable cups to customers.
Senegal star Sadio Mane ruled out of World Cup with leg injury
The injury to the Bayern Munich forward is a crushing blow to Senegal's chances at Qatar 2022.