Central African Republic: Five dead after rebel attack
The attack comes as national reconciliation talks began this week with neither the opposition nor rebels in attendance.
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Sri Lankan papers run out of newsprint as economic crisis worsens
Upali Newspapers says their English-language daily and its sister Sinhalese version will only be available online.
India: Amnesty calls denial of bail to Muslim activist ‘big blow’
Rights group slams India's repeated denial of bail to Umar Khalid who is accused of 'conspiracy' behind the Delhi riots.
US, EU announce plan to reduce European reliance on Russian gas
New joint task force to work on slashing the bloc's dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Ethiopia: Tigrayan fighters agree to ‘cessation of hostilities’
The Tigray People's Liberation Front has agreed to the Ethiopian government's call for a humanitarian truce.
NATO, G7, EU raise stakes for Russia, pledge new aid for Ukraine
West promises more aid for Ukraine, but pledges fall short of Kyiv's calls for a no-fly zone, an embargo on Russian oil.
EU negotiators agree landmark law to curb US big tech giants
The 'Digital Markets Act' is designed to protect consumers and give rivals a better chance to survive.
‘Starting over’: FGM clinic gives hope to traumatised Egyptians
Restore is Egypt’s first health centre that offers treatment for survivors of female genital mutilation.
Is the Ukraine war weakening Putin’s position in Russia?
While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be ousted by a mass uprising or coup.
Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Appalled’ G7 backs war crimes probe
G7 countries welcome International Criminal Court's investigation into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine.
Biden administration unveils new asylum rule on US-Mexico border
US says new rule will expedite asylum claim processing, but rights groups caution it may lead to quick deportations.
Apple is working on a hardware subscription service for iPhones
The service would be Apple’s biggest push yet into automatically recurring sales.
Edward Johnson III, fund pioneer who led Fidelity, dies at 91
Johnson’s four-decade tenure transformed the firm into the Wall Street and investment giant that it is today.
Petroecuador declares force majeure on cargoes of Russian diesel
Banks have declined to provide the funds to pay for the deliveries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden renews warning to China against aiding Russia in Ukraine
Joe Biden says he did not issue threats to China's Xi Jinping in call, but made 'consequences' of helping Moscow clear.
Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank, Morocco and Algeria
Ukraine war, Arab-Israeli normalisation and two-state solution on agenda during secretary of state's visit, US says.
Putin’s war to wipe out 15 years of progress for Russian economy
Russia's economy is expected to contract 15 percent in 2022, followed by a decline of 3 percent in 2023, economists say.
UN General Assembly demands Russia end Ukraine war
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding aid access, civilian protection in Ukraine and criticising Russia.
Court charges Lebanon’s Geagea over Beirut violence
Christian politician Samir Geagea charged with involvement in October Beirut violence, the worst in a decade.
Lawsuit seeks to prevent Marjorie Taylor Greene from re-election
Legal bid says Republican should be disqualified from running for Congress because of her support for the Capitol riot.