At least four killed after 7.4-magnitude quake shakes east Japan
Dozens reported injured after quake off the coast of Fukushima revives memories of 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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At least 2 dead, including infant, in Peru landslide
Local authorities say the vegetation-covered mountain where the landslide occurred is not suitable for building homes.
Putin says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals, decries sanctions
Russian president says West aims to damage the Russian economy but insists the it could withstand the sanctions.
Johnson meets Saudi, UAE leaders as Ukraine war roils oil prices
British PM Boris Johnson visits Gulf for talks aimed at moving away from reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies.
‘They are so young’: Corpses pile up in Mykolaiv morgue
Forensic institute in Ukrainian city under Russian attack says it has received 120 bodies since war began.
India’s Hindu groups want wider ban on hijab after court verdict
Hindu supremacists seek wider ban on Muslim girls wearing hijab in class after Karnataka court's controversial verdict.
‘Bodies in the street’: The harrowing escape from Mariupol
About 20,000 people have evacuated the port city under siege by Russian troops.
Paris ready to discuss ‘autonomy’ for Corsica after riots: France
The government plans to appease the island's independence movement with an offer of 'autonomy', according to a minister.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe leaving Iran after lengthy prison term
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are heading to the UK, according to their lawyer and a British MP.
Sri Lankan protesters demand president quit over economic crisis
Protests in capital demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign as country suffers worst economic crisis in decades.
Chad military gov’t, armed groups peace talks in Doha on hold
Successful negotiations are seen as a prelude for a national dialogue in N'Djamena - and transition to civilian rule.
For Syrian survivors, Russia’s tactics in Ukraine eerily similar
After years of propping up President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, experts say Russia is using the same playbook in Ukraine.
HRW: Rwanda silencing YouTubers with ‘abusive’ legal framework
Human Rights Watch said Rwanda's 'abusive legal framework' is intensifying a culture of intolerance.
Kazakhstan president proposes reforms to limit his powers
Tokayev seeks to switch his country from 'superpresidential' rule to a presidential republic with a strong parliament.
Indians fight for the ‘right to be forgotten online’
Multiple petitions seek removal of personal information online over privacy concerns amid lack of a data protection law.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 21
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 21st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Another journalist shot dead in Mexico, eighth so far this year
Armando Linares from Monitor Michoacan the latest murdered in spate of killings that has stirred international concern.
Russia to quit Council of Europe as it prepares to suspend Moscow
Moscow says it is withdrawing from the Strasbourg-based body as pressure mounts on Russia over its Ukraine invasion.
Israeli Jews dress as Muslims to defy Al-Aqsa prayer ban
Right-wing Jews dress as Muslims to enter the Al-Aqsa compound in hopes of changing the status quo in the site.
Holi 2022: When is it celebrated and what is the festivity about?
Hindu festival Holi, also known as festival of colours, marks the beginning of spring season in the Indian subcontinent.