UN renews mandate for human rights mission in Venezuela
Human rights groups welcome two-year extension of UN mission, which Caracas condemns as 'designed for interventionism'.
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Canada barring entry to IRGC members in new Iran sanctions push
Canadian sanctions come amid growing international condemnation over crackdown on anti-government protests across Iran.
Catalan separatist gov’t in turmoil as hardliners vote to quit
In an internal vote, 55.7 percent of Junts party members approve leaving Catalonia's regional coalition government.
Haiti requests aid of foreign police forces as violence rages
Haiti is seeking international assistance to deal with gang violence that has crippled the country.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces shot the teenagers in separate incidents, amid the deadliest year in the occupied West Bank since 2008.
US aims to hobble China’s chip industry with sweeping new rules
The host of measures could amount to the biggest shift in US policy on shipping technology to China since the 1990s.
Uvalde school district suspends entire police force amid anger
Move comes as families continue to demand answers over the police's handling of May school shooting that left 21 dead.
UN demands money for poor nations dealing with ‘climate chaos’
Climate talks known as COP27 in Egypt in November 'must be the place for serious action on loss and damage', UN says.
Under Bolsonaro, Amazon deforestation hits new September record
Farmers and ranchers clear record number of areas in Brazilian Amazon for agribusiness, with little regulation.
Ukraine parents ‘want their children back’ from Russia
Kyiv has accused Moscow of forcibly deporting 1.6 million Ukrainians with efforts under way to return 32 located kids.
Libyan authorities find 15 bodies after fire on refugee boat
Libya’s Red Crescent says local authorities found bodies washed up onshore after a migrant shipwreck off western coast.
Nobel Peace Prize winners hailed for ‘outstanding courage’
The highly symbolic choice of laureates from three nations at centre of Ukraine war have spurred a flurry of reaction.
Ukraine battles Russian advance in key town of Bakhmut
Separatist forces in the war-battered Donetsk region say they have reclaimed a series of villages near Bakhmut.
NYC mayor declares emergency over migrant buses from Texas
Mayor Eric Adams says 17,000 asylum seekers have been bused into New York City since April, straining resources.
Pakistan ‘strongly contests’ Moody’s ratings downgrade
Concerns are rising about Pakistan's ability to pay for imports such as energy and food, and meet sovereign debt needs.
Iranian coroner denies Mahsa Amini died from blows to body
Findings are likely to be disputed by Iranian demonstrators, after father previously said she had been hit.
Paris petrol stations run dry amid TotalEnergies refinery strikes
Walkouts at four refineries leave about 10 percent of petrol stations in the Paris region struggling with fuel supplies.
AU-led Ethiopia peace talks delayed over logistics: Diplomats
The negotiations were due to be led by AU representative and ex-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in South Africa.
Pakistan flood losses estimated at $40bn: Ex-finance minister
Al Jazeera looks into the extent and cost of the recent floods that triggered humanitarian and financial crises.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border
The two-month EU mission aims to help the arch rivals delineate their common borders, the European Council says.