Syria prison attack kills more than 100, clashes ongoing
ISIL attack in Hasakeh has been one of the deadliest since the armed group lost its territory in 2019.
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Germany to provide medical help to Ukraine – but no weapons
Weapons deliveries to Kyiv would 'not be helpful at the moment', says Germany's defence minister.
What’s behind legal dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus?
Qatar Airways is seeking compensation of $618m plus $4m a day after grounding 21 A350s over safety concerns.
Turkish journalist arrested for insulting President Erdogan
Tens of thousands have been charged and sentenced over the crime of insulting Erdogan since he became president.
Burkina Faso gov’t denies army takeover after barracks gunfire
The government denies the army seized control of the country after exchanges of gunfire at multiple army barracks.
In Pictures: Ukraine on edge amid fears of a Russian invasion
Civilians have been joining Ukraine's army reserves in recent weeks amid fears about the Russian invasion.
UK accuses Russia of trying to install pro-Kremlin gov’t in Kyiv
Moscow, which maintains it has no plans to invade Ukraine, dismissed the accusations as 'disinformation'.
UK MP says she was fired from minister job for her ‘Muslimness’
Nusrat Ghani, a former junior transport minister, says her Muslim faith was making her colleagues uncomfortable.
Arab League delays annual summit amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The first Arab summit since the pandemic began is being delayed again because of rising coronavirus cases.
Yemen: Survivors slam Saudi coalition attack on detention centre
Survivors of detention centre air raids denounce the attack in Saada province as yet 'another crime'.
German navy chief resigns over controversial Ukraine comments
Vice admiral came under fire after saying Putin deserves 'respect' and Kyiv will never regain Crimea.
S Korea pays Iran’s delinquent $18m UN dues with frozen funds
Iran to regain vote at the UN General Assembly after Seoul pays $18m dues using $7bn funds frozen due to US sanctions.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir stable after latest hospital admission
96-year-old former leader has been receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur in recent days.
New Zealand PM Ardern cancels wedding amid latest Omicron curbs
'Red setting' not a lockdown but indoor hospitality settings, events will be capped at 100 people with vaccine passes.
The day the world went dark: Survivor recalls disaster in Tonga
Resident of Tongatapu says deafening sound, rain of sulphur ash followed Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai's eruption.
Push for tougher sentences in Indonesia sex assault cases
Slew of cases involving young girls and boys at religiously-linked schools has horrified parents.
Omicron ‘sub-variant’ throws up new virus questions
British health authorities have identified hundreds of cases of the Omicron variant dubbed BA.2.
Berlusconi decides against running in Italian presidential race
The 85-year-old had been campaigning behind the scenes for weeks to replace outgoing President Sergio Mattarella.
Kuwaiti foreign minister visits Lebanon to mend Gulf standoff
Kuwaiti minister says Lebanon should not interfere in Gulf state affairs in order to improve relations.
Several killed in bus blast in western Afghanistan
At least seven people were killed and nine others wounded in a bomb attack on a minibus in city of Herat, officials say.