Lebanon plans Syrian refugee repatriation within months: Minister
Lebanon hosts about 1.5 million Syrians refugees who have fled a brutal, decade-old conflict in their home country.
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Russia’s Medvedev warns US against pressing for war crimes court
Dmitry Medvedev says attempts to use courts or tribunals to investigate Russia's actions in Ukraine would be futile.
India ruling party has no Muslim MP for the first time in history
Modi's BJP is left with no Muslim parliamentarian after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigns as the minorities affairs minister.
Trump’s ex-White House counsel to appear before Jan 6 committee
Pat Cipollone internally opposed Donald Trump's push to overturn 2020 elections, according to lawmakers and witnesses.
What we know about those killed in July 4 Highland Park shooting
The parents of a two-year-old boy are among the seven people who were killed on Monday, as friends and family mourn.
‘Beja Power!’: Music as resistance on Sudan’s Red Sea coast
A new album expresses the long-marginalised Beja community's struggle to keep their culture alive.
SA holds state funeral for 21 club victims as gov’t is criticised
Thousands of mourners were in attendance, including government officials to schoolmates of victims and others.
Russia claims advanced US rocket launchers destroyed in Ukraine
Russia claims it also destroyed two ammunition depots storing rockets for the HIMARS near a village south of Kramatorsk.
Russia pockets $24bn from selling energy to China, India
China spent $18.9bn and Russia $5.1bn for Russian oil and gas in just three months following the invasion of Ukraine.
Sri Lanka president asks Russia’s Putin to help import fuel
After Russia invaded Ukraine, global oil prices skyrocketed, prompting some countries to seek discounted Russian crude.
EU parliament backs green label for gas and nuclear investments
Legislators back EU rules labelling investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly.
World hunger rising as UN agencies warn of ‘looming catastrophe’
Up to 828 million people, or nearly 10 percent of the world's population, were affected by hunger last year: UN report.
Texas migrant deaths highlight growing desperation in Guatemala
Families are in mourning after dozens were found dead in an abandoned trailer en route to a 'better future'.
Hadron Collider: What could subatomic particle smasher reveal?
World's largest collider, which revealed Higgs boson particle, has started a third round of experiments after upgrades.
What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Luhansk?
As the war grinds on with reports of nationwide attacks, some Russian forces regroup while others focus on Donetsk.
Sudan protesters sceptical military will step aside
Civilian blocs and resistance committees are rushing to build a new front to assume executive functions.
Climate change and war send Syria’s bees further afield
Beekeepers in northwestern Syria have to do whatever they can to produce honey - despite the dangers they face.
‘Fourth wave’: Dozens die of COVID in last 5 days in Bangladesh
At least 32 die in first five days of July as the country reports sharp rise in cases ahead of a major Muslim festival.
Photos: Somalia starved of aid in shadow of Ukraine crisis
As thousands die of hunger in Somalia, the war in Ukraine has abruptly drawn funding away from longer-running crises.
Boris Johnson clinging to power: What you need to know
UK government is on the brink after the latest scandal to have hit the Conservative prime minister's administration.