Mali appoints interim replacement for ill civilian prime minister
The appointment means Mali's two most senior government positions are currently in the hands of the military.
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DR Congo confirms new case of Ebola linked to 2018 outbreak
Since 1976, the Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 14 outbreaks of Ebola.
Palestinians fly to Cyprus in Israeli airport pilot programme
Critics say flights do little to make it easier for Palestinians living in territories occupied by Israel to travel.
Iran blames ‘procrastinating’ US for nuclear deal delays
Biden administration doesn't have the resolve to face off JCPOA opponents, an Iranian state media outlet said.
UK inflation could hit 18 percent next year: Citi forecasts
US bank Citi raises its UK consumer price forecast in the light of the latest jump in energy prices.
Palestinians have case dropped after video proves police attack
Video shows two Palestinian men had been attacked by Israeli police, forcing prosecutors to drop the investigation.
Criminal barristers in England, Wales to go on strike
An all-out strike action will start next month in a row with the UK government over jobs and pay.
Four nuns kidnapped in southeast Nigeria on their way to mass
In recent years, armed gangs have been kidnapping people for ransom, mainly in northwest Nigeria.
Raila Odinga files petition to challenge Kenyan election outcome
The Supreme Court has 14 days from the date of the filing to hear the petition and give a verdict.
Zelenskyy warns Russia against ‘show trial’ of Ukrainian soldiers
Zelenskyy cites media reports that Russia is preparing to put Ukrainian fighters on public trial on Independence Day.
Photos: Rescuers search for landslide survivors at Iraq shrine
Rescue workers searched through the rubble of the shrine in central Iraq after a landslide killed at least seven people.
Philippine schools reopen after one of world’s longest shutdowns
Children wearing masks stream back to schools for their first in-person classes after two years of COVID lockdowns.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 180
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 180th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged under ‘anti-terror’ law
Khan could face several years in jail for the new charges, which accuse him of threatening police officers and a judge.
US governor visits Taiwan as Tsai highlights ‘democratic allies’
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb's trip to the island is the third such visit by a US politician in less than a month.
US, South Korea kick off biggest military drills in years
Joint drills are the biggest since 2017 and come after N Korea rebuffed Seoul's offer of economic aid.
Super yacht seized from Russian businessman to be auctioned
It is the first superyacht to be publicly auctioned since govts froze luxury vessels after Russian invasion of Ukraine.
IMF says it needs assurances from Sri Lanka’s creditors
The country's debt burden is considered 'unsustainable' leading the lender to seek assurances from creditors.
Japan’s Kishida cancels travel after testing positive for COVID
Japanese leader will not make trips to Tunisia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, says prime minister
Lee says Singapore will repeal law criminalising sex between men, but will uphold traditional definition of marriage.