Indigenous Guatemalan woman freed after 7 years in Mexican prison
Juana Alonzo Santizo said she was tortured and forced to sign a confession in Spanish, a language she does not speak.
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Coffee to go: Starbucks to exit Russia after nearly 15 years
A string of big corporate names have paused or shut their businesses in Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Palestine asks ICC to investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Palestinian FM al-Maliki say Abu Akleh's case, along with other Israeli violations, has been submitted to the ICC.
Tunisia union to boycott President Saied’s national dialogue
The UGTT union says it will hold a strike over wages and the economy, as it accuses Kais Saied of unilateral moves.
‘Step up now’: UN’s food agency presses billionaires for aid
The threat to the global food supply has become an increasing concern for all nations in recent months.
US 2022 primaries: Trump seeks to boost Republican candidates
Sarah Sanders, David Purdue and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the Trump-backed candidates in Tuesday's primaries.
Zelenskyy urges ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in Davos address
Ukrainian president says further sanctions are needed to stop Russia's aggression.
Russian diplomat Boris Bondarev resigns, blasts war in Ukraine
Boris Bondarev criticised the 'aggressive war unleashed' by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.
Dozens feared trapped after deadly building collapse in Iran
Local officials say up to 80 people are feared trapped under the rubble after a 10-story building.
African Union chief announces impending visit to Moscow, Kyiv
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has met with a divided response among African countries.
Ruble surges as Russia considers looser capital controls
The ruble’s rebound has left it more than 30% stronger against the dollar than it was before Russia invaded Ukraine.
‘Palestine an open wound’ says Qatar’s emir at Davos forum
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says international community should work to resolve forgotten and ignored conflicts.
UN denounces ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ coverage of monkeypox
UNAIDS warns some reporting and commentary on the virus has used stigmatising language that could harm public health.
Denmark, Scotland detect first monkeypox virus cases
Denmark isolates its first monkeypox patient as Scotland becomes the second part of the UK to detect the virus.
Oil extends four weeks of gains amid tight supply
The rise in energy costs has contributed to rampant inflation, stoking investor concerns that growth will slow.
Ukraine war: COP26, IEA heads warn of digging in on fossil fuels
Alok Sharma and Fatih Birol say they are hopeful the global hydrocarbon crisis could spur a transition to green energy.
‘Criminal adventure’: Ukraine war fuels Russia’s brain drain
Nearly 4 million left Russia in the first three months of 2022, including IT specialists, journalists and researchers.
Nigeria: Police discover severed head of missing legislator
The Anambra state governor has put up a 10 million naira ($24,000) reward for information on the killers.
Photos: Deadly floods cause havoc in Bangladesh, northeast India
Heavy rainfall and floods kill dozens and leave tens of thousands stranded in several parts of Bangladesh and India.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 89
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 89th day, we take a look at the main developments.