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Iran dismantles nuclear monitoring cameras after IAEA censure
Iran turned off some of the cameras at a nuclear site after Western powers said Tehran wasn't cooperating with the IAEA.
Myanmar condemns ‘reckless’ statements on activists’ executions
If death sentences against the two political opponents of the coup are carried out they will be the first since 1988.
‘Nothing to apologise for’: Merkel defends Russia legacy
In first interview since stepping down in December, Merkel stresses Russia trade ties, and importance of diplomacy.
Refugees risk exploitation, abuse in Malaysia food industry
Malaysian law does not recognise refugees so many are forced to work informally to support themselves.
Russian parliament votes to tighten ‘foreign agents’ law
The bill says any person who receives financial or any kind of support from abroad can be designated a 'foreign agent'.
US Supreme Court: Abortion, guns among cases still to be decided
The conservative-majority court has 30 cases to decide including on abortion and gun rights.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Reports 1,000 Kyiv POWs taken to Russia
Ukraine has said it is working for the surrendered Mariupol fighters to be returned in a prisoner exchange.
Uvalde teacher who survived shooting makes urgent plea for change
Arnulfo Reyes, who lost 11 of his students as law enforcement stood by outside his classroom, calls for new gun laws.
Search continues for Indigenous expert, British writer in Brazil
Dom Phillips and Bruno Araujo Pereira were last seen early on Sunday in a remote and lawless part of the Amazon jungle.
Israel wants “complete control” of Palestinian land: UN report
Independent commission set up by UN says Israel needs to end occupation, cease violating Palestinians' human rights.
Russia, Turkey discuss grain export corridor from Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February halted Kyiv's Black Sea grain exports, threatening a global food crisis.
Family of Black man killed by police agrees to a $3m settlement
Andrew Brown Jr was shot and killed by US police last year as he drove away from police during a raid on his home.
US woman accused of leading all-female ISIL unit pleads guilty
US Justice Department says more than '100 women and young girls' received military training from Allison Fluke-Ekren.
Bodies of Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol handed over to Kyiv
Bodies of some Ukrainian fighters who defended Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol handed over to Kyiv, families say.
Russia suspends deal with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia's foreign ministry says Tokyo failed to make payments under deal giving Japan fishing rights near Kuril islands.
Cameroon soldiers killed nine villagers, government admits
The statement is an unusual admission of blame by the army, which has been accused of numerous rights abuses.
Russian MPs vote to quit European Court of Human Rights
The move formalised the broken ties between Russia and the Council of Europe, of which the ECHR is a part.
S Africa: Opposition calls for prosecution of Guptas after arrest
SA politicians have been reacting to the arrest of the Guptas, who are enmeshed in a longrunning corruption scandal.
2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 7 US states
California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota hold primaries Tuesday.