‘We made it’: Ramy Shaath arrives in France after Egypt release
Ramy Shaath was forced to give his Egyptian nationality as a pre-condition for his release.
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Wall of rock collapses on Brazil’s Furnas lake, kills seven
A column of rock crashes down on leisure boats in Furnas Lake, killing seven and injuring at least 32 people.
James Webb Telescope fully deployed in space
The James Webb Telescope will scan the cosmos for light streaming from stars and galaxies formed 13.7 billion years ago.
Jailed Iranian writer Baktash Abtin dies after contracting COVID
Abtin, who was imprisoned over security charges, was a joint winner of the 2021 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award.
Opposition party supporters in Albania clash over leadership
At least one police officer and one protester were injured and dozens of protesters were arrested, police say.
UN to hold talks in Sudan to end post-coup crisis
UN says military, rebel groups, political parties and protest movements will be invited to take part in the talks.
Dozens killed in Ethiopian air strike on IDP camp in Tigray
Aid workers and TPLF say 56 killed in air raid on camp for displaced people in Dedebit near border with Eritrea.
Iran sanctions more US officials over Soleimani assassination
In a symbolic move, Iran has added more US officials to a list that already included Donald Trump and Mike Pompeo.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says ANC needs renewal to regain support
Governing party marks its 110th anniversary while engulfed in bitter factional rivalries and corruption allegations.
Djokovic lawyers say COVID infection gave him Australia exemption
In court filing, lawyers say tennis star contracted COVID-19 last month and was later granted a vaccine exemption.
Egypt frees activist Ramy Shaath after he abandons nationality
Shaath's detention came amid a continuing crackdown on political dissent under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Pakistan: At least 21 dead as heavy snow traps people in cars
Deceased include eight members of the same family after their vehicles were submerged in snow, officials say.
India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign
Almost 142,000 new infections are recorded in the country as politicians address packed rallies before upcoming polls.
Iraq’s new parliament meets for the first time amid uncertainty
New parliament convenes to nominate a house speaker and two deputies in first session since October's elections.
‘Speak up’: Australia refugees urge Djokovic to advocate for them
Rights group says controversy over tennis star is the 'perfect opportunity' for Australia to create more humane policy.
Hospitalisations surge for unvaccinated American children
Worrisome trend in children too young to be vaccinated underscores the need for people to get their shots.
S Africa: Planned auction of key to Mandela’s prison cell halted
Prison key that kept the human rights icon locked up reportedly left South Africa without the 'necessary permits'.
Kazakhstan detains former security chief for treason
Security forces appeared to reclaim the streets of Kazakhstan's main city Almaty after days of violence.
Explosion in China’s Chongqing kills 16: state media
Building housing a canteen in China's southwest collapsed after an explosion suspected to have been caused by gas leak.
Duterte wants unvaccinated jailed as COVID rate hits record high
The Philippines' 40 percent positivity rate - an all-time high for the third straight day - has been driven by Omicron.