Colombia: Former army officials admit role in killing civilians
Ex-army officials tell special tribunal they participated in so-called 'false positive' killings of over 100 civilians.
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Germany to supply Ukraine with heavy weaponry for first time
Berlin gives green light to delivery of tanks with anti-aircraft guns in move welcomed by the United States.
US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID
Harris, who is not displaying symptoms, according to her office, is the latest top US official to contract the virus.
Delta Air Lines to start paying flight attendants during boarding
The shift in policy is expected to increase the wages of flight attendants by several thousand dollars a year.
US Supreme Court considers ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy dispute
Under the policy, tens of thousands of asylum seekers were forced to wait in Mexico for their US court dates.
Harvard acknowledges slavery ties, sets up $100m reparations fund
Report by oldest US university lays out history of slavery on campus and its role in perpetuating racial oppression.
Russia to halt gas flows to Poland on Wednesday, company says
The move is a major escalation in the standoff between Moscow and Europe over the war in Ukraine.
UN approves measure requiring states to justify veto
General Assembly adopts a resolution requiring five permanent members of the Security Council to justify use of veto.
Russian takeover of Chernobyl was ‘very dangerous’: IAEA chief
Rafael Grossi says radiation levels around the former nuclear plant are now 'normal' but were up after Russian invasion.
Blinken defends Iran deal talks against congressional criticism
US secretary of state backs efforts to restore the multilateral pact amid stalled push to revive the agreement.
Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more workers
Retirement giant Fidelity says it has launched a way for US workers to put some of their 401(k) directly in Bitcoin.
Infographic: What has Elon Musk said on Twitter?
An analysis of more than 12,500 of Musk's tweets from 2010 to 2021 highlights new Twitter owner's favourite topics.
Five things to know about Russian-backed Transnistria
Moldova's president warns of an attempt to escalate tensions after several explosions at sites in Transnistria.
UN chief pushes for safe corridors in Ukraine on Moscow visit
Antonio Guterres calls for Moscow and Kyiv to set up aid and evacuation corridors in Ukraine 'that are truly safe'.
Bangladeshi jailed for life for attack on prominent novelist
Foyzul Hasan convicted under anti-terror laws for attacking renowned activist and professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal.
Ukraine’s long-persecuted Roma minority joins war effort
Members of the Roma minority proudly serve in Ukraine's army, but some fear discrimination when the war ends.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank raid
Ahmad Owaidat, 20, was killed during an Israeli raid in Jericho, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced.
Pope asks Sri Lanka to reveal identity of Easter Sunday attackers
Pope Francis urges country to name bombers behind 2019 attacks that the Catholic Church suspects was a conspiracy.
Blasts hit ministry in Moldova’s Transnistria, near Ukraine
Officials say unknown assailants attacked the state security ministry in Tiraspol using grenade launchers.
Russia-Ukraine war: Lavrov warns of risk of nuclear conflict
In wide-ranging interview, Russian foreign minister warns world not to underestimate risk of nuclear war over Ukraine.