Israel rejects Palestinian hunger striker’s appeal for release
An Israeli military court rejects an appeal for release of hunger striker Khalil Awawdeh, whose health is deteriorating.
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CIA sued for allegedly surveilling Americans who met with Assange
A group of lawyers and journalists are suing the CIA, alleging that their privacy rights were violated.
Drama, disappointment in Nairobi as Ruto wins Kenyan election
There was drama and disagreement in parts of the capital after Deputy President Ruto was declared president-elect.
Putin calls Russian arms ‘significantly superior’ to rivals
President Putin says Moscow's weaponry is years ahead of rivals as his troops continue to battle in Ukraine.
Facebook misses election disinformation ads in Brazil: Report
Rights group says Facebook failing to protect Brazilians from 'disinformation nightmare' ahead of October vote.
US sanctions 3 senior Liberian officials for alleged corruption
All three of the government officials have contributed to Liberia’s worsening corruption, the Treasury Department said.
Afghan refugees struggle to adjust to life in the US
One year since the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, families who have been resettled face myriad challenges.
Kenya 2022 election results by the numbers
William Ruto is declared the winner of the neck and neck race to lead the East African powerhouse.
Iran hosts drone tournament with Russia, Belarus and Armenia
The competition will last for two weeks and is aimed at testing the drones’ reconnaissance and fire-guiding abilities.
US judge: Senator Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
Lindsay Graham is scheduled to testify August 23 about his phone calls to a Georgia official about the 2020 US election.
Austria commits to neutrality, even as Russia destroys Ukraine
Neutrality remains popular in Austria, which has sent humanitarian assistance and non-lethal weapons to Ukraine.
William Ruto wins Kenya elections as results questioned
Chaos emerged before the declaration as four election commissioners said they could not support the 'opaque' result.
Saudi Aramco posts biggest quarterly profit of any listed company
The state-controlled company's free cash flow rose by 53 percent to $34.6bn compared to a year earlier.
Taliban celebrates ‘victory day’, as Afghans face economic crisis
Afghanistan marks turbulent year that saw the economy collapse, women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen.
‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75
India’s democracy is under pressure like never before as dreams of ethnic Hindu nation leave its minorities sleepless.
Myanmar court convicts deposed leader Suu Kyi in corruption cases
Suu Kyi already serving 11-year jail term in other charges brought by the military, which deposed her government.
From pandemic heroes to underpaid workers, UK bus drivers revolt
When COVID-19 was raging, they received tokens of gratitude. Now, they are offered paltry pay rises as inflation soars.
US basketball player Brittney Griner appeals Russian conviction
Washington has said Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession, has been wrongfully detained.
Nuclear talks positive but expectations not fully met, Iran says
Tehran says more contact is needed for a 'final text' circulated by the EU after talks in Vienna to become final.
As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia
The killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul will add to mistrust between Taliban and the West prolonging group's isolation.