Thousands protest in Haiti over insecurity, rising costs
Haitian demonstrators demand removal of Prime Minister Ariel Henry as rallies held in several cities across the country.
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Some 9,000 Ukrainian troops killed during Russian invasion: Kyiv
The UN says 5,587 civilians have been killed and 7,890 wounded during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘Children of hell’: Somali PM decries al-Shabab after hotel siege
Hamza Abdi Barre calls on Somalis to unite against al-Shabab after it killed more than 20 people in brazen attack.
US says ‘encouraged’ by Iranian response to nuclear deal proposal
US State Department says outstanding issues remain, and the Biden administration is still undertaking 'consultations'.
How a high-risk California town learned to live with fire
As climate change fuels increasingly severe blazes in US, Topanga has taken steps to reduce its vulnerability.
EU hopes for quick US response to Iran nuclear deal
Iran last week responded to the EU's 'final' text with 'additional views and considerations' on a new nuclear accord.
Israel court denies release of Palestinian hunger striker
Legal observers say the Israeli Supreme Court has effectively handed Khalil Awawdeh a 'death sentence'.
Serb official visits Moscow, calls sanctions EU ‘hysteria’
Serbian interior minister highlights Belgrade's refusal to join Western sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion.
US court rejects Ben & Jerry’s push to block sales in West Bank
Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused 'irreparable harm'.
Canada would need ‘business case’ for LNG exports to Europe: PM
Justin Trudeau says natural gas exports costly and logistically difficult, but Canada will boost global energy supplies.
Finland PM tests negative for drugs after party video uproar
Footage of Marin dancing at a house party circulated on social media, raising questions about illegal substances.
Russia points finger at Ukraine in killing of Darya Dugina
Kyiv has denied killing Dugina, the daughter of prominent Russian ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin.
Burundi sends troops to DRC for regional peacekeeping force
There are more than 120 armed groups active in the DRC, driving longstanding conflict in the country.
Dr Anthony Fauci, face of US pandemic response, to step down
Joe Biden thanks Fauci, the US president's chief medical adviser, for his decades of 'dedicated' public service.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan charged: What happens next?
Removed leader must appear before an anti-terrorism court to face charges after allegedly 'threatening' officials.
Argentina farmers hoard soybeans in standoff with government
Gov’t wants agricultural sector to boost exports, but farmers say they're protecting themselves from economic crisis.
Italy’s PM hopeful Meloni slammed for posting rape video
The far-right leader is blasted by rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in Italy.
Mali appoints interim replacement for ill civilian prime minister
The appointment means Mali's two most senior government positions are currently in the hands of the military.
DR Congo confirms new case of Ebola linked to 2018 outbreak
Since 1976, the Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 14 outbreaks of Ebola.
Palestinians fly to Cyprus in Israeli airport pilot programme
Critics say flights do little to make it easier for Palestinians living in territories occupied by Israel to travel.