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Assault follows a string of high-profile mass shootings that has sparked the latest push for national reforms.
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Russia jails former US embassy worker for smuggling drugs
Marc Fogel is the latest American to be caught up in Russia's legal system as tensions with Moscow soar.
Ugandan army discovers training facility for ADF rebels
ADF reportedly carried out series of bombings in Kampala and elsewhere last November, which killed at least nine people.
European Commission backs Ukraine for EU candidate status
Commission gives a fast-tracked opinion on membership of the bloc before a summit of EU leaders on June 23-24.
US officials aware of reports third citizen missing in Ukraine
Official says Washington has not yet raised earlier reports of two missing US fighters with Moscow.
Analysis: Syria’s Assad hoping for Iran nuclear deal success
Israel's attack on Damascus airport last week highlights the importance of a deal between Iran and the West to Syria.
Scandals, uncertainty hang over Colombia as election looms
Many voters remain undecided after campaign marked by death threats, scandals and preemptive fraud claims.
Forty fighters ‘neutralised’ in drone strikes in Niger
Gunmen were travelling on motorcycles near Niger's border with Burkina Faso, France's military says.
January 6: How the day unfolded for US Vice President Mike Pence
Latest hearing in US lawmakers' probe into Capitol riot focuses on Donald Trump pressure on Pence. Here's what we know.
US targets Chinese, UAE companies in new Iran sanctions
US official says absent return to nuclear deal, Washington will use sanctions to limit Iranian petrochemical exports.
Al Jazeera obtains image of bullet that killed its journalist
Veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead last month in the West Bank while covering Israeli raids.
One-third of Sudan’s population faces hunger crisis: UN
Aid groups warn food insecurity may dramatically increase to 'unprecedented levels' and lead to more conflict.
Family, friends pay tribute to Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips
Relatives say they are 'heartbroken' by the discovery of two men's bodies in Brazilian Amazon after 10-day search.
Qatar Airways posts record $1.5bn profits before World Cup
One of Middle East's largest carriers, Qatar Airways carried 18.5 million passengers during 2021-22 - a 200% jump.
European leaders back ‘immediate’ EU candidacy for Ukraine
Leaders of France, Italy, Germany and Romania visit Ukraine to pledge support and back Kyiv's bid to join the EU.
Vandals attack Yugoslav Partisans’ Necropolis in Bosnia
All 700 stone memorial markers in Mostar's Partisan Memorial Cemetery were destroyed by vandals, Bosnian media reports.
UN rights chief warns of ‘unprecedented’ exodus from Nicaragua
Michelle Bachelet says 'sociopolitical, economic and human rights crises' are driving thousands out of the country.
In Tanzania, the Maasai fight eviction over state conservation plot
To the Maasai, the land is an ancestral asset fundamental to their pastoralist lifestyle but the state has other plans.
Jan 6 hearing: Trump pressured Pence to overturn US election
Rioters got within 12m (40ft) of Pence, VP refused to leave Capitol complex: a timeline of 3rd public committee hearing.
S African minister suggests foreigners are to blame for no jobs
High unemployment rate in South Africa has led to locals often blaming foreigners for taking jobs 'meant' for them.