Three killed, many wounded in Nigeria church collapse
Eleven of the 18 rescued are hospitalised after church collapses in the Okpanam suburb of Asaba.
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Sahel violence threatens West African coastal states
Fears grow that violence that has crippled countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will spill over further south.
Somalia: Several killed in Mogadishu car bombing
Officials say at least eight killed, several wounded after a car bomb that 'targeted a convoy' in Mogadishu.
Syrian victims brace for verdict in landmark torture trial
German court to deliver judgement on the highest ranking official to be tried for atrocities committed in Syria.
NATO, Russia hold talks as fears for Ukraine’s security mount
Meeting at NATO's HQ in Brussels includes top Russian officials and comes during a week of high-stakes talks in Europe.
‘No vaccine, no ride’: Limits imposed on Manila public transport
Policy covers all domestic public transport to, from and within Metro Manila, but critics say order is discriminatory.
Over 80 fact-checking groups urge YouTube to fight disinformation
Organisations from around the world say YouTube has become 'one of the major conduits of online disinformation'.
Burkinabe soldiers held over plot to ‘destabilise’ institutions
Authorities say the alleged plot was uncovered after 'a member of the gang' denounced the plan.
Sri Lanka: 2019 Easter bombings trial adjourned
Nearly 270 people, including 45 foreigners, were killed in the string of bombings targeting hotels and churches in 2019.
Elderly Palestinian man dies during arrest by Israeli army
The 80-year-old man was assaulted and died of a heart attack in a village near Ramallah, his family members say.
Russia, China block UN support for ECOWAS sanctions on Mali
The draft council statement endorsing the sanctions failed to be approved during closed-door consultations.
World Bank warns of slowing global growth, widening inequality
In its latest outlook, the bank again raises alarm over growing levels of inequality both within and between nations.
Taliban releases prominent Afghan professor from custody: Family
Faizullah Jalal had been detained for several days after he criticised the Taliban's rule.
Tunisian press syndicate says state TV bars political parties
Tunisian state TV has barred parties from entering building or taking part in talk shows, press syndicate says.
Inflation is the buzz word at Fed chief’s confirmation hearing
Fed chief Jerome Powell is likely to be grilled over inflation at his Senate confirmation hearing.
Biden to back Senate rule change in voting rights push: Official
The US president is set to endorse changing filibuster rules to pass voting rights legislation during Georgia speech.
Do Kazakhstan’s protests signal an end to the Nazarbayev era?
Yevgeniy Zhovtis, a prominent activist in Almaty, explains the causes and potential effects of unprecedented unrest.
Egypt’s bond market, already red hot, could get even hotter
JPMorgan Chase will add Egypt to a group of indexes, poising the market to receive an influx of passive investment cash.
Senior Pakistani Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan: Official
Khalid Balti, former spokesperson for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, has been killed in Nangarhar province.
Iran’s foreign minister in Qatar for talks after visiting Oman
The Iranian foreign minister is on a regional tour as talks in Vienna to restore the 2015 nuclear deal continue.