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Civil investigation is probing whether ex-president's company misled lenders and tax authorities in valuing assets.
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End protest crackdown: UN, rights groups tell Sri Lanka president
Human rights experts urge the newly appointed leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to end the crackdown against the protesters.
Greece searches for dozens after migrant boat sinks off Karpathos
Greek coast guards rescue 29 migrants and search for dozens more after their boat sinks east of Karpathos island.
Chipmakers tumble on fears of worst downturn in 10 years
Concerns abound of a prolonged slump after years of widespread shortages that led to heavy investments in the sector.
SARS-related viruses infect thousands in Asia every year: Study
Researchers say about 66,000 people in Southeast Asia are infected each year with SARS-related coronaviruses.
Photos: Afghans paying the price for peace since Taliban takeover
Millions of lives are hit by Western sanctions leading to withdrawal of development support in impoverished country.
Cuba brings oil depot fire under control after five-day blaze
Firefighters from Mexico and Venezuela helped fight the blaze at Matanzas port using boats, planes and helicopters.
Photos: Muslims worldwide mark holy day of Ashura
Ashura is observed on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, by all Muslims.
Tallying under way in closely contested Kenya election
Tuesday's vote saw low turnout and official results are expected to be announced on Thursday at the earliest.
Last month was one of the warmest Julys on record, says UN
UN says temperatures nearly half a degree above average last month, as EU monitor records record-low Antarctic sea ice.
Lula v Bolsonaro: Tensions rise in Brazil as election nears
With rival Lula leading in presidential polls ahead of Oct 2 elections, observers fear Bolsonaro will not accept defeat.
Photos: Deadly fire at Cuba’s main oil terminal in Matanzas
Huge columns of fire rose into the sky and thick black smoke bellowed for days, darkening the sky as far away as Havana.
Blasts rock Russian military airbase in annexed Crimea
One person has been reported dead and several others injured in the Russian-annexed territory, local authorities say.
Moscow rejects Zelenskyy’s call for travel ban on Russians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western countries to impose a blanket travel ban on Russians.
Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost US chipmakers, compete with China
Biden's team has stressed that the CHIPS and Science act is vital to competing with and countering China.
UK issues new ‘extreme heat’ warning for England, Wales
The second-most severe alert after red means that people vulnerable to extreme heat could face adverse health effects.
Latest Israeli attacks exacerbate hardships of life in Gaza
Palestinians lament the loss of their homes and workplaces, believe Israeli forces trying to displace people in Gaza.
Turkey resumes gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean
A Turkish ship sets off to drill for gas in the eastern Mediterranean - a move that risks inflaming regional tensions.
In the face of Russian attacks, what motivates Ukrainian troops?
Soldiers battling the invasion have more to fight for than their Russian rivals, so morale is higher among some.
US scraps ‘remain in Mexico’ policy after Supreme Court ruling
The Department of Homeland Security says the Migrant Protection Protocols programme will be unwound 'quickly'.