Gunman kills five in Israeli ultra-Orthodox town
The shooting comes after two ISIL-claimed attacks in a week in Israel.
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Biden says Asia-Pacific region still a priority amid Ukraine war
Ukraine war threatens 'rules-based order' globally, including in Asia-Pacific region, US president tells Singapore PM.
Blockchain project Ronin hit by $590m crypto heist
It's one of the largest crypto industry hacks ever.
Russia draws up cases against Google for not removing banned info
Russia warned that Google could be fined as 20 percent of the company's annual revenue in Russia for repeat offences.
US regulators approve 2nd COVID booster for those aged 50 and up
US has seen a small uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the past week, raising concern that infections could surge again.
European countries expel dozens of Russian envoys
Belgium expels 21 Russian diplomats over alleged spying amid similar moves elsewhere in the European Union.
US job openings, quitting at near-record high in February
Many Americans are taking advantage of numerous opportunities to switch jobs, often for higher pay.
Official logs show hours-long gap in Trump calls on January 6
House investigators are building a record of what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters stormed US Capitol last year.
Russia-Ukraine war: Several killed in Mykolaiv attack
Seven killed and 22 wounded when a Russian rocket hit a regional govt building in port city, say Ukrainian authorities.
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.
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.