French air raids kill 40 fighters in Burkina Faso
France says the fighters were responsible for deadly attacks in Benin whose victims included a Frenchman.
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Photos: Protests in Ottawa swell as US border blockades continue
US-Canada border bridge access remains blocked as other demonstrations ramped up in cities across Canada.
Pro-Dbeibah forces rally in Libya as political crisis deepens
Tobruk-based HoR parliament named Bashagha the new PM but incumbent Dbeibeh rejected the move.
Armed men kidnap five UN staff in southern Yemen
UN official says the organisation is working on releasing the staff, who were abducted on Friday in Abyan governorate.
US justifies Ukraine embassy drawdown amid Russia tensions: Live
Blinken: A diplomatic solution is still possible, but the risk of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine is high.
Sudan: Burhan dismisses sanctions threats, lauds ties with Israel
The military leader says intelligence sharing between Tel Aviv and Khartoum helped arrest suspected fighters in Sudan.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Biden-Putin talks yield no breakthrough
The US president promises a swift response if Russia invades Ukraine while Kremlin denounces US's 'peak hysteria'.
Hijab ban in Indian state violates religious freedom: US official
US official for religious freedom criticises hijab ban by southern Indian state, drawing a sharp response from India.
Thousands march in Kyiv to show unity against Russian war threat
Mass rally comes as Ukraine president urges citizens not to panic as the country faces the threat of a Russian invasion.
‘It was a celebration’: Top court frees Honduras water defenders
Six activists who opposed an open-pit mining project faced years in jail - until the Supreme Court stepped in.
India: Hindu groups force shut KFC, KIA stores over Kashmir tweet
Stores owned by multinational firms, including KIA, Hyundai and Pizza Hut, forced to close in Indian state of Gujarat.
France: Police fire tear gas to stop advance of ‘Freedom Convoy’
Some 7,000 police officers were deployed before weekend protests against coronavirus restrictions, state of economy.
Canada police move in to clear protesters occupying bridge
Police move in to clear protesters blocking a bridge linking Canada to the US after a court order to end the blockade.
Truck protesters in Canada defy court order to clear key bridge
A judge had ordered an end to the four-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge, a vital commercial crossing to the US.
Bahrain confirms Israeli officer to be stationed in the country
Foreign ministry says the appointment relates to an international coalition to secure regional 'freedom of navigation'.
US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy amid moves to counter China
Washington promises more diplomatic and security resources to the South Pacific region as China's influence grows.
Turkmenistan to hold early presidential election on March 12
The news comes after the president suggested he was ready to resign, with his son likely to become the successor.
Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion: Live
US president tells Russian leader an invasion would 'produce widespread human suffering and diminish Russia’s standing.'
Sri Lanka bans strikes by healthcare workers amid hospital crisis
The ban comes as trade union action demanding better pay and conditions in the healthcare sector enters a sixth day.
China gives conditional approval for Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid
China's National Medical Products Administration says more research on the drug needs to be undertaken.