Vietnam says homosexuality ‘not a disease’ in win for gay rights
Announcement from Health Ministry also bans conversion therapy but lacks enforcement powers.
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Western leaders urge ‘restraint’ around Ukraine nuclear plant
A 'quick visit' to the shelled Zaporizhzhia nuclear site is needed by independent inspectors, leaders say.
Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany discuss Iran nuclear deal
Talks come as world powers review Iran's response to what the European Union calls its 'final' proposal.
Frantic rescue effort under way at Iraq shrine hit by landslide
Operation continues to save people trapped under the rubble at the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine in Karbala province.
UAE ambassador to Iran to return, 6 years after relations severed
It has been more than six years since the Gulf Arab state downgraded ties with Iran.
At least 16 dead after truck collision in Russia
Three people also injured after a truck slammed into a stationary minibus in Russia's Ulyanovsk region.
Singer Nayyara Noor, ‘Nightingale of Pakistan’, dies at age 71
Noor became one of Pakistan's most iconic singers, known for renditions of work by revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
Albania investigates Russian and Ukraine intruders at army base
Two Russians and a Ukrainian who tried to enter a military facility and take photos are now 'suspected of espionage'.
Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches
The former prime minister has been holding a series of rallies to protest arrest of his ex-chief of staff, alleged bias.
Workers begin strike at UK’s largest shipping container port
The strike is the latest action by workers in an array of industries calling for higher pay amid sky-high inflation.
Why are Bangladesh tea garden workers protesting?
Nearly 150,000 tea garden workers, who are among the lowest paid in the country, demand rise in daily wage by 150%.
Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow car blast
Darya Dugina's father, Alexander Dugin, is believed to have influenced President Vladimir Putin's approach to Ukraine.
Photos: Algeria reels from deadly wildfires
Wildfires in Algeria have killed at least 37 people and consumed farms, crops and cork forests.
Leader of failed 2005 Peruvian uprising released from prison
Antauro Humala's release follows surprise reduction of 19-year sentence, and his lawyer hints at a political return.
Somali group al-Shabab targets Mogadishu hotel in daring attack
At least 13 killed as Somali forces ended a siege at Mogadishu hotel after a 30-hours gunfight with al-Shabab fighters.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 179
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 179th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Dos Santos’s body arrives in Angola amid tense election campaign
Dos Santos's children accuse incumbent president of using their father's corpse as a campaigning tool.
Somali forces end al-Shabab siege at Mogadishu hotel: Report
Security commander tells AFP Somali forces have killed al-Shabab gunmen who lay siege to a Mogadishu hotel for 30 hours.
Montenegro government loses no-confidence vote
MPs vote 50-1 against PM Abazovic's government weeks after he signed pact regulating position of Serbian Church.
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘chemical terrorism’ using toxin
Kyiv dismisses the allegations of poisoning Russian soldiers with botulinum toxin and says invading troops ate old food.