One killed, several wounded in Afghan mosque bombing: Police
Dozens of people had gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers when an explosive device detonated, police said.
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Ukrainians in Russia align with Moscow but lament refugee camps
More than a million Ukrainians have sought shelter in Russia since the war began.
Biden urges climate action under spectre of fuel crisis
Russian invasion of Ukraine has left US and other countries seeking more fossil fuel output, threatening climate goals.
Erdogan says Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Turkey next week
Turkish leader says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Ankara next week as relations improve.
Religious freedom: The next battleground for US abortion rights?
As a synagogue sues Florida over new abortion law, experts say faith could be at heart of 'post-Roe' abortion defence.
EU fails to agree corporate tax reform as Hungary rejects deal
Hungary opposes setting a minimum corporate tax of 15 percent on big multinationals, preventing an EU deal.
Former Egyptian prisoners struggle to move on due to terror lists
Rights groups say 7,000 Egyptians are on terror lists - even out of prison that means separation from their families.
Witnessing war crimes in Kharkiv
Al Jazeera's Assed Baig on the harrowing scenes in Ukraine's second city, including apparent abuses by both sides.
East DR Congo violence worsening despite ‘state of siege’ – UN
Last April, the DRC declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to escalating attacks by militias.
UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The Home Office says his extradition is approved but Assange can still appeal the decision. WikiLeaks says he will.
Two fatally shot at Alabama church in latest US gun attack
Assault follows a string of high-profile mass shootings that has sparked the latest push for national reforms.
Russia jails former US embassy worker for smuggling drugs
Marc Fogel is the latest American to be caught up in Russia's legal system as tensions with Moscow soar.
Ugandan army discovers training facility for ADF rebels
ADF reportedly carried out series of bombings in Kampala and elsewhere last November, which killed at least nine people.
European Commission backs Ukraine for EU candidate status
Commission gives a fast-tracked opinion on membership of the bloc before a summit of EU leaders on June 23-24.
US officials aware of reports third citizen missing in Ukraine
Official says Washington has not yet raised earlier reports of two missing US fighters with Moscow.
Analysis: Syria’s Assad hoping for Iran nuclear deal success
Israel's attack on Damascus airport last week highlights the importance of a deal between Iran and the West to Syria.
Scandals, uncertainty hang over Colombia as election looms
Many voters remain undecided after campaign marked by death threats, scandals and preemptive fraud claims.
Forty fighters ‘neutralised’ in drone strikes in Niger
Gunmen were travelling on motorcycles near Niger's border with Burkina Faso, France's military says.
January 6: How the day unfolded for US Vice President Mike Pence
Latest hearing in US lawmakers' probe into Capitol riot focuses on Donald Trump pressure on Pence. Here's what we know.
US targets Chinese, UAE companies in new Iran sanctions
US official says absent return to nuclear deal, Washington will use sanctions to limit Iranian petrochemical exports.