UN Libya mission uncovers abuse, investigates mass graves
The second report of the UN fact-finding mission documents widespread abuse of migrants and activists in Libya.
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Ghana passes controversial tax bill after opposition walkout
Ghana is struggling to revive its economy from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Oil dips as Russia signals it’s de-escalating conflict in Ukraine
Developments with the war in Ukraine and ensuing sanctions on Russia have caused wild price changes in the oil market.
How Francia Marquez aims to break barriers in Colombia
Longtime activist has achieved stunning successes in world's most dangerous country for environmental defenders.
US consumer confidence edges up in March despite inflation
Even though consumer confidence increased, Americans are facing the highest inflation since 1982.
Azerbaijan ready for peace talks with Armenia amid new tensions
Baku responds to Yerevan's call for negotiation of a comprehensive peace treaty amid new tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Infographic: When is Ramadan 2022?
Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan and fast from sunrise until sundown for a month.
French family leapt off balcony one by one: Switzerland police
Police probing the deadly group jump from a building in Montreux says the family was gripped by conspiracy theories.
Russia says it will reduce military activity near Ukraine capital
Russia says it will 'fundamentally cut back military activity' around Kyiv and Chernihiv after Ukraine talks.
Russia expels 10 diplomats from Baltic states in tit-for-tat move
Moscow retaliates less than two weeks after Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania expelled a total of 10 Russian diplomats.
Laos farmers turn to game theory in bid to outsmart rats
Experts say approach, in which villagers come together to hunt the pests, could have applications beyond catching rats.
Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap
Apology posted on Instagram comes as the Academy reviews the incident, which was broadcast live around the world.
Peru’s President Castillo braces for imminent impeachment vote
Pedro Castillo denies allegations of corruption, accusing economic groups of staging a 'coup' against his government.
Honduras top court OKs ex-President Hernandez’s extradition to US
Juan Orlando Hernandez is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking and firearms charges, which he has denied.
Russia-Ukraine live news: UK says Russia deploying mercenaries
UK defence ministry says Russia's Wagner Group deploying more than 1,000 mercenaries for 'combat operations' in Ukraine.
Florida governor signs contentious ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Critics say new US state law, which has spurred widespread criticism and protests, will marginalise LGBTQ community.
Here’s how Biden’s billionaire income tax would work
The Billionaire Minimum Income Tax would end 'sheltering of income for decades or generations,' the White House says.
US stocks rally for third day, lifted by gains in tech, megacaps
Equity markets have been very sensitive to headlines on the war in Ukraine.
Surge in gang killings spurs fear, uncertainty in El Salvador
After spate of weekend murders, experts question whether government's 'iron fist' approach will stem the violence.
Russia to study video of alleged mistreatment of prisoners
Kyiv offical says video that appears to show Ukrainians mistreating captured Russians could not be taken at face value.