Unilever decision spotlights crackdown on US Palestinian activism
Activists say the sale of Ben & Jerry's Israeli business is part of efforts to punish solidarity with Palestinians.
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Colombia’s President-elect Petro calls for ELN talks, ceasefire
Left-wing leader says he has sent a message that it is a 'time for peace' to the country's last major rebel group.
Tunisia ex-parliament speaker Ghannouchi’s bank accounts frozen
Tunisian judge orders accounts frozen of several politicians tied to the Ennahdha party, as political crisis continues.
22 Malians, including children, die in boat disaster off Libya
Sixty-one others were rescued and those healthy enough were taken to a detention centre in Libya.
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
Rafiq Riyad Ghannam was killed early on Wednesday in the town of Jabaa, south of Jenin, during an Israeli army raid.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 133
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 133rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Twitter to India court: Overturn gov’t orders to remove content
The US company's attempt to get a judicial review of some Indian gov't orders is part of a growing confrontation.
Oil steadies after plunging on recession fears
With central banks hiking interest rates to tame inflation, investors are pricing in the consequences of a slowdown.
Highland Park shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder
Officials say the suspect planned the mass shooting for weeks and had used a legally obtained weapon in the attack.
Hackers offer data on 1 billion Chinese after alleged leak
Experts say alleged leak from Shanghai police database could be among largest data breaches in history.
Graham, Guiliani among Trump allies subpoenaed in Georgia probe
A grand jury in state of Georgia is investigating Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Ukraine-Russia live news: Lavrov criticises France over call leak
Russian FM says the publication of a call between Russian and French leaders is against diplomatic norms.
Brittney Griner Wrote Joe Biden A Letter, Pleading With Him To Help Free Her
"Freedom means something completely different to me this year," Griner wrote in her letter, which was delivered to the White House on Monday.
Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever to block sale of Israeli business
Company said lawsuit was necessary to protect 'the brand and social integrity Ben & Jerry's has spent decades building'.
US settles lawsuit alleging abuse of men detained after 9/11
The settlement with the Justice Department includes $98,000 to be split among the six men who filed the lawsuit.
Ukraine: Governor urges 350,000 residents flee Russian offensive
Governor’s call for people in Donetsk to leave province appears to represent one of the biggest evacuations of the war.
Blinken to meet China’s Wang, shun Russia’s Lavrov at G20 talks
Top US diplomat will call on G20 nations to put pressure on Russia to reopen sea lanes blocked by the Ukraine conflict.
‘Not about justice’: Advocates slam US line on Abu Akleh killing
Palestinian rights supporters say US assessment aims to sweep the issue under the rug ahead of Biden's visit to Israel.
Ecuador’s Guillermo Lasso accepts four cabinet resignations
The resignations come after the government reached an agreement ending strikes that virtually paralysed the country.
Islamic call to prayer shows Muslims ‘belong’ in Minneapolis
US city recently passed a resolution allowing public broadcasting of the adhan all year round.