Bosnia election: Growing ethnic tensions dominate polls
Voters are choosing the members of the shared Bosnian presidency, parliament deputies, and Republika Srpska's president.
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Tractor trailer carrying Hindu devotees crashes, killing dozens
The trailer was carrying about 40 people, mostly women and children, in the city of Kanpur in Utter Pradesh province.
Centre-right GERB party to win Bulgaria election: Exit poll
Bulgarians voted in their fourth general election in less than two years amid soaring inflation.
Biden to visit Florida as toll from Hurricane Ian rises to 44
Death toll expected to rise as rescuers look for survivors of Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the US.
Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week
Siamak Namazi, who was convicted of spying, released from detention amid reported US-Iran talks on prisoner releases.
Ukraine hails ‘next step towards liberation’ as Russia retreats
Moscow says troops withdrawn from key city of Lyman to 'advantageous lines' following encirclement by Ukrainian forces.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners
Prisoner swap is a rare gesture of goodwill by President Nicholas Maduro as he looks to rebuild relations with the US.
Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack
France 'firmly denies' involvement of the French army in an alleged counteroffensive plan by toppled leader Damiba.
Hurricane Ian: Search for survivors continues as death toll rises
At least 31 people were confirmed dead, including 27 people in Florida mostly from drowning.
19 killed, including four elite Guard members, in Iran attack
Iran's state-run IRNA news says 32 Guard members, including volunteer Basiji forces, were also wounded in the clashes.
Russia accused of kidnapping head of Ukraine nuclear plant
Ihor Murashov arrested outside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility by Russian troops and he hasn't been heard from since.
24 killed after Ukraine evacuation convoy shelled: Governor
Kharkiv's governor says attack on a civilian convoy in Kupyansy district is 'сruelty that can’t be justified'.
Thousands of Iraqis gather to mark 2019 anti-government protest
Demonstrators and security forces clash during rally remembering the uprising three years ago.
Kabul attack: Death toll rises to 35 mostly ‘girls, young women’
Dozens of women have protested to call for more protection for the ethnic Hazara community in the wake of the attack.
Burkina Faso: AU chief slams ‘unconstitutional’ change of gov’t
AU chief joins regional leaders in condemning military leader Damiba's removal in a coup - the second since January.
‘Turn on the lights’: Cubans protest post-Hurricane Ian blackouts
Power outages have reportedly led Havana to make rare request to US for emergency assistance.
Protests enter 15th day in Iran amid lingering internet curbs
Protests were recorded across several cities on Saturday, with Iranians abroad also organising demonstrations.
Regional court dismisses Maasai eviction case against Tanzania
Court dismissed Maasai's case over eviction from ancestral lands but rights groups call it a blow for Indigenous rights.
Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Netherlands
Nicaragua accuses the Netherlands of 'repeated meddling', after it barred the US envoy from entering the country.
Myanmar’s military accuses rebels of firing on passenger plane
Domestic flight from capital Naypyidaw to Kayah state hit by bullets at a height of about 1,000 metres (3,280 feet).