China censors anti-Xi protest before Communist Party Congress
Chinese social media censors have blocked posts, keywords, and hashtags related to the extremely rare public protest.
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Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
Physician among two dead after Israeli forces raid a refugee camp in Jenin, Palestinian health ministry says.
Five killed, including police officer, in North Carolina shooting
The shooting in state capital Raleigh is the latest in a violent week across the US.
Equatorial Guinea detains human rights campaigner: Sources
Authorities have stepped up arrests of dissidents ahead of next month's elections.
Mali bus blast leaves over 10 dead, dozens wounded
The United Nations mission in Mali found that mines and IEDs had killed 72 people in 2022 as of August 31.
Elon Musk under investigation, Twitter Inc says in court filing
Twitter Inc's court filing does not identify the focus of the investigation or the federal authority allegedly involved.
Nigerian court drops charges against separatist leader Kanu
The decision to drop the charges was a unanimous one by the three judges at the Nigerian appellate court.
Floods force thousands from their homes in southeastern Australia
Two days of incessant rain leave Melbourne suburb inundated and leave Victoria state's dams at or near capacity.
As China doubles down on ‘zero-COVID’, some have had enough
The digital tools for tackling the virus are intruding deeply into people's lives, but there is no sign of a relaxation.
US Supreme Court declines to weigh in on Trump document dispute
Court rejects bid by former US President Donald Trump to allow 'special master' to vet documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
Russia to evacuate Kherson residents as Ukrainian forces advance
In sign that Russia is losing its grip on land it claimed to have annexed, gov't agrees to evacuate Kherson residents.
Five key takeaways from ninth January 6 committee hearing
Panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump, saying former president is 'at the centre' of what happened at the US Capitol.
IMF chief rebukes UK officials over ‘policy coherence’
Kristalina Georgieva told UK's finance minister and central bank chief that their policies should not be contradictory.
Lebanon’s president approves historic Israel maritime border deal
Agreement marks major breakthrough in relations between the two countries , which have formally been at war since 1948.
Palestinian factions sign reconciliation agreement in Algeria
Hamas, Fatah and 12 other groups agree to hold legislative and presidential elections within one year.
Florida jury recommends Parkland shooter serve life in prison
Jury says Nicolas Cruz should not get the death penalty for the murder of 17 students and staff at US high school.
Iraq’s new prime minister-designate: Who is Mohammed al-Sudani?
Al-Sudani nominated by Iraq's new president, but the move will be fiercely opposed by supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr.
Social security benefits set for a historic jump from January
The cost of living adjustment is the highest in 40 years but part of it will still be eaten by rising everyday prices.
North Korea fires missile after aircraft buzz South Korean border
Seoul imposes new sanctions amid heightened tension after a record number of weapons tests by N Korea this year.
US to take in some Venezuelans but will send most back to Mexico
US plan to accept up to 24,000 Venezuelan asylum seekers is based on similar scheme for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war.