US, Canada sanction Haitian politicians over ties to armed gangs
US and Canada accuse current and former presidents of Haiti's Senate of corruption, aiding illegal activities of gangs.
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MEPs urge Greece to do more to investigate spyware scandal
The Greek government came under fire after it emerged that the secret service was secretly surveilling politicians.
Reporter hails work of Julian Assange, WikiLeaks in new book
Stefania Maurizi says the whistleblowing organisation is key in revealing 'state criminality at the highest level'.
Norway insists Italy responsible for people stranded on NGO ships
Oslo rebuffs Rome's claim it should take charge of people rescued by NGO vessels flying its flag.
How Kyiv copes with blackouts
Residents in Ukraine's capital try to cope with Russia's attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
‘Get ready’: Trump expected to announce run for US presidency
'I will very, very, very probably do it again,' former US president tells supporters in Iowa ahead of midterm elections.
Qatar official slams ‘hypocrisy’ of World Cup criticism
The foreign minister says calls to boycott the 2022 World Cup are 'unfortunate'.
Five key takeaways from the Ethiopia peace deal
The peace agreement ends hostilities between Ethiopia's federal goverment and Tigrayan forces, restoring law and order.
‘The past glory is returning’: Ibadan’s nascent artistic revival
Oluwole Omofemi is just one of many rising artistic stars in Nigeria's third-largest city.
Canada posts big job gain in October, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada added 10 times more jobs than expected in October as government earmarks millions to support low-income workers.
On the ballot in the US midterms: Economy
Rampant inflation and high interest rates have made the economy a pressing poll issue.
Turnout low, and Palestinians divided, after Israel elections
Some 55 percent of eligible Palestinian voters in Israel participated in parliamentary elections.
Drought killed 205 Kenyan elephants in 10 months – minister
East Africa is enduring its worst drought in 40 years, and Kenyan wildlife is also bearing the brunt.
Photos: DR Congo’s faltering fight against illegal cobalt mines
DRC, the world's largest cobalt producer, is struggling to impose structure among the artisanal miners in the country.
As inflation rises, could European support for Ukraine wobble?
Europe's solidarity and commitment towards Kyiv looks set to be tested this winter.
Two-thirds of South Sudan at risk of severe hunger in 2023 – UN
The food shortages are worse than at the height of a civil war in 2013 and 2016, UN agencies said in a joint statement.
London’s Heathrow airport staff to strike ahead of FIFA World Cup
About 700 workers involved in ground-handling, airside transport and cargo will strike for three days from November 18.
South Africa gets $497m from World Bank for clean energy sourcing
Africa's most industrialised economy is heavily dependent on coal, which generates 80 percent of its electricity.
Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year
The announcement comes despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February.
Twitter to begin layoffs after Elon Musk takeover
Social media company says in an email to staff that employees will be alerted on Friday about job cuts.