Reports of casualties as guards clash at Kyrgyz-Tajik border
Four Kyrgyz servicemen reported wounded while Tajikistan said there were casualties among its civilians, border guards.
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US defence chief orders military to better protect civilians
Lloyd Austin's memo comes amid condemnation of US drone attacks that killed civilians in Middle East, Afghanistan.
Wall Street’s volatility streak continues as stocks close lower
Investors are juggling upbeat economic news with mixed corporate earnings, geopolitical unrest and a hawkish US Fed.
Apple smashes earnings estimates with record sales
The company's overall fiscal first-quarter revenue was $123.9bn, higher than analysts' average estimate of $118.7bn.
Anti-vaccine Canada truckers praised by Tesla’s Musk
Hundreds of truck drivers, converging on Ottawa from several directions, are due to arrive on Friday.
Four more bodies found off Florida coast where boat capsized
US Coast Guard says it plans to call off search for more survivors after boat carrying 39 people capsized on Sunday.
Some women allowed into stadium as Iran secures World Cup spot
Officials allocate 2,000 tickets for women spectators as Iran defeats Iraq 1-0 in Tehran to secure place in Qatar.
How will US respond to 9/11 victims seeking frozen Afghan funds?
Biden administration faces looming deadline to give position on matter regarding $7bn held at New York Federal Reserve.
Biden warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine in February
US requests an open United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the crisis over Ukraine.
Calls grow to repatriate ISIL child detainees after jail clashes
After deadly ISIL jailbreak in northeast Syria, rights groups warn that children detainees should be repatriated.
US man cleared of murder conviction after 37 years in prison
Police used perjured evidence to convict Willie Stokes, who is suing Philadelphia for 'outrageous police misconduct'.
Denmark pulls troops from Mali as military gov’t swipes at France
Decision comes amid tensions after countries sanctioned Mali for failing to organise elections following two coups.
Dozens dead from Tropical Storm Ana in southern Africa
At least 70 killed in storm that struck Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi as authorities scramble to repair damages.
Peru seeks travel ban for oil company execs amid spill probe
Prosecutors want to bar Repsol SA local refinery executives from leaving Peru as probe into enormous oil leak continues.
Amazon illegally threatened staff, union board alleges
The complaint seeks remedies including requiring management to read a notice to employees about their rights.
Honduras swears in Xiomara Castro as first female president
Castro takes office amid myriad challenges, including an ongoing dispute about who will lead the newly elected Congress.
Jerusalem blanketed in white after rare snowfall
Snow carpets Jerusalem as a rare storm turns the holy city into a winter wonderland.
Qatar foreign minister holds talks in Iran before emir’s US visit
Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Iranian counterpart days before Qatari emir due to meet US President Joe Biden.
‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider’s history-making run ends
Schneider, a trans woman, achieved game show stardom with knowledge, lightning-fast answers and graciousness.
US economy grew 6.9% in Q4 but headwinds are gathering
A build-up of inventories helped drive stronger-than-expected US economic growth in the final three months of 2021.