France issues international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn
Ghosn staged an audacious getaway, being smuggled out of Japan in an audio equipment case on a private jet, in 2019.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russia rejected Easter truce
Orthodox Christians, the largest religious group in Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Easter on Sunday.
New Israeli raid at Al-Aqsa mosque leaves Palestinians injured
Israeli police enter compound firing rubber bullets and stun grenades in latest raid on the Muslim holy site.
US detention of asylum seekers ‘inhumane and wasteful’: Report
Human Rights First says asylum seekers were jailed on average for 3.7 months after being allowed into the United States.
What is in the latest US military aid package for Ukraine?
New assistance includes artillery, drones and ammunition, as US seeks to help Ukrainians adapt to new phase of war.
Satellite images said to show mass grave near Mariupol
US company says mass grave site in Manhush village has expanded in recent weeks to contain more than 200 new graves.
Honduras ex-President Hernandez on way to US to face drug charges
US authorities accuse Juan Orlando Hernandez of receiving millions in bribes as part of a drug-trafficking scheme.
Chinese man sentenced to 4 years in prison for pandemic fraud
The US judge said the prison term was necessary for others to be warned against abusing government programmes.
EU sanctions founder of Russian mercenary force
Wagner Group founder benefitted from Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, the EU says.
Ukraine live news: US rejects Putin’s claim of Mariupol victory
US says Ukrainian forces still hold ground in Mariupol, despite Vladimir Putin saying Russia 'liberated' besieged city.
Earth Day: Jordan farmers frustrated over shrinking Dead Sea
The Dead Sea has been dropping one metre each year, causing sinkholes and other problems for the agricultural sector.
‘Avenging the blood’: Iran Guard vows justice for slain general
Pledging not to seek revenge for US assassination of Revolutionary Guard Corp leader is 'a fantasy', elite force says.
UK lawmakers approve probe into PM Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’
Lawmakers triggered an investigation into whether Johnson lied to Parliament about breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules.
France’s Macron holds poll lead after testy TV clash
Incumbent French president and his far-right challenger hit the road as they seek to woo voters before Sunday election.
US top court rules Puerto Rico not entitled to welfare programme
Supreme Court justices say denying benefits to residents of Puerto Rico does not violate their constitutional rights.
China’s Xi says talks, not sanctions, should resolve disputes
Remarks seen as confirmation that China will stick to stance of not criticising Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Florida adopts new US election map in likely boost to Republicans
Black legislators protest as state legislature endorses Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal to change US congressional map.
Florida lawmakers vote to revoke Disney’s perks
Florida's whirlwind legislative action could have major consequences for US-based Disney.
‘All Salvadorans at risk’: Inside El Salvador’s gang crackdown
President Nayib Bukele says his gov't is stamping out gang violence, but experts document pattern of arbitrary arrests.
Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arab League: 'Al-Aqsa and Haram al Sharif in all its area is a sole place of worship for Muslims.'