El Salvador says 10,000 arrested in sweeping gang crackdown
President Nayib Bukele says 'war against gangs' continues despite concerns raised by rights groups and other observers.
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Photos: Gunman opens fire on Brooklyn subway train, 16 injured
Police have launched a manhunt for the shooter but said the incident was not being investigated as act of 'terrorism'.
Pressure mounts on Berlin as Kyiv snubs German president
President Steinmeier says he planned to visit Ukraine with other leaders but 'that apparently wasn’t wanted in Kyiv'.
Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon
Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May's general elections.
Systemic racism holding back Black Americans: Civil rights group
National Urban League says median household income for Black people in US is 37 percent lower than that of white people.
Should Middle East climate change be tackled with nuclear energy?
Nuclear power can help transition away from fossil fuels, but for Middle East nations there are dangers at every turn.
US: Oklahoma governor signs near-total abortion ban
Law punishing anyone who performs procedure with up to 10 years in prison comes amid push to curb abortion access in US.
Putin says Russia will achieve ‘noble’ aims in Ukraine war
In first recent remarks on the conflict, Russia's president says troops will act 'calmly' to 'fulfil goals' in Ukraine.
UK’s Boris Johnson offers apology after lockdown parties fine
Boris Johnson says he has paid a police fine for attending a lockdown-breaching party and offers a 'full apology'.
EU winds down military training operations in Mali
The European bloc is involved in two training missions in Mali - the EUTM and the EUCAP - to coach soldiers and police.
More than 20 people injured in New York subway shooting
Suspect set off a smoke device and fired shots inside a subway train in Brooklyn during the morning rush hour.
US inflation jumped 8.5 percent in past year, highest since 1981
March inflation numbers are the first to include the hike in petrol prices spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
India: Muslims see wave of attacks, hate speech on Hindu festival
Hindu groups hold processions in Muslim neighbourhoods, make hate speeches during Ram Navmi celebrations in many states.
UN calls for independent investigation into rape in Ukraine
Executive director for UN women says allegations of rape and sexual violence must be independently verified.
Nigeria: Gunmen attack kills at least 50 in Plateau state
The state shares a border with Kaduna state, currently a haven for criminal gangs known locally as bandits.
Sri Lanka to suspend foreign debt payments
Colombo makes the call as foreign reserves needed to pay for imports of essentials like medicines and food dwindle.
Iran preparing to host World Cup fans after agreement with Qatar
Iran is planning to expand air and sea travel while relaxing visa rules to host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans.
Brazil for first time invites EU monitors to upcoming elections
The invitation comes amid concerns President Jair Bolsonaro may reject the results of the poll in October.
South Africa: Overnight floods kill 20 in Durban and environs
The city of Durban was impacted the most by the overnight floods.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on day 48
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 48th day, we take a look at the main developments.