Somaliland: Clashes between protesters, police turn deadly
At least six killed after police opened fire on protesters who fear the president aims to delay the presidential polls.
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Native American remains, burial objects to be returned in Alabama
Nearly 110,000 Native American human remains are still in the possession of colleges and museums across the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 170
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 170th day, we take a look at the main developments.
75 years of India partition: How tech is opening window into past
As India-Pakistan tensions hamper visits, social media helps people connect and online projects share oral histories.
Jailed Australian economist testifies in secretive Myanmar trial
Sean Turnell, who was an adviser to elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, pleaded not guilty as hearing got underway.
7 years in jail for ex-policeman who rioted at US Capitol
An off-duty police officer who took part in the January 6, 2021 attack was sentenced to more than seven years in prison.
Brazilians protest for democracy as Bolsonaro threatens election
The protests take place amid concerns that Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro could refuse to accept election results.
US Senator Warren blasts Fed for withholding trading records
The Massachusetts Democrat called a probe into the matter by the US central bank's inspector general 'troubling'.
Will the Thai prime minister step down?
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is facing calls to resign.
Calm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll rises
At least six protesters and six police officers killed during anti-gov't protests in Sierra Leone, according to reports.
Argentina hikes rate to 69.5% as inflation surges to 30-year high
Consumer prices soared 71 percent in July compared to a year ago, the government said on Thursday.
Initial efforts to rescue trapped Mexican miners unsuccessful
Divers are hindered by debris and poor visibility as they search for 10 miners who remain trapped in a flooded mine.
Biden team pushes to allay concerns about tax enforcement funds
US Treasury secretary directs IRS chief against using new resources to audit more households making less than $400,000.
Bank of Mexico raises interest rates to record 8.5 percent
Mexico's annual inflation jumped to 8.15 percent through July, the Latin American nation's highest level in 22 years.
UK says Russia ‘starting to fail’ in Ukraine war
UK defence secretary's remarks come as Western countries promise $1.55bn more in military aid to Kyiv.
US petrol prices below $4 a gallon for first time since March
Prices at the pump peaked at a record $5.02 per gallon in June, causing drivers to buy less petrol.
UN chief issues warning as Ukraine nuclear plant shelled again
Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Garland defends Trump home search, moves to make details public
Ex-President Donald Trump, who has declined so far to reveal FBI warrant's contents, says will not oppose its release.
Sri Lanka’s ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Thailand
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok from Singapore, where he was staying since mid-July.
Arctic warming 4 times faster than rest of planet: Climate study
Finnish researchers say climate models have underestimated the pace of warming in the Arctic region.