Germany’s cabinet approves scrapping of Nazi-era abortion law
Ministers back law that will allow doctors to provide information about abortions, but the procedures remain limited.
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Iran in talks with the Taliban to resume ambitious rail project
The Khaf-Herat rail link is expected to boost trade and travel between Iran and Afghanistan.
HRW urges release of two S Sudanese arrested for gov’t criticism
Both men face the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted of undermining the country's constitution.
Shackleton’s lost ship discovered off Antarctica after 100 years
Lost in 1915, the Endurance was discovered in Antarctica's Weddell Sea by a group of explorers.
South Korea presidential election: Exit polls show dead heat
Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol is slightly ahead of liberal Lee Jae-myung, according to projections after voting ends.
South Africa’s Aspen signs deal with J&J to sell COVID vaccines
The South African pharmaceutical company will sell and distribute the vaccines, under its own packaging, across Africa.
Belarus crushing dissent with ‘complete impunity’: UN
UN rights chief Bachelet says the Belarusian government is continuing its crackdown on opponents, media and others.
Australia PM declares east coast floods a national emergency
Scott Morrison faces protests in the flood-wrecked city of Lismore for slow response to the worst flooding in decades.
Infographic: Which countries buy the most Russian weapons?
Russia is the world’s second-largest arms exporter with India buying one-quarter of those weapons.
Russia-Ukraine war: The battle for Odesa
The fight for the Black Sea port could influence the outcome of the war and affect regional security, experts say.
Kashmir family mourns killing of teenage daughter in bomb attack
Eighteen-year-old Rafiya Nazir becomes the latest civilian casualty of decades-old conflict in the disputed region.
‘Smells of genocide’: How Putin justifies Russia’s war in Ukraine
Experts analyse the Russian president's claims of 'genocide' as justification for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 14
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourteenth day, we take a look at the main developments.
China’s Xi: Beijing supports peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
Chinese leader says the situation in Ukraine is 'worrying' and calls for 'maximum restraint' as conflict escalates.
Israeli president in Turkey in effort to mend ties
Israel's Herzog will meet Turkey's Erdogan in the first trip by an Israeli leader since 2008 as they seek to mend ties.
Russian Troops Pounded The Town Of Irpin. Now They’re Moving Into Ukrainians’ Homes.
“For many years, Russians tell us, ‘We’re brothers! We’re one people!’ But look — they’re killing us!”
Biden’s ‘posturing’ on Russian oil risks wider conflict: Analysts
The global economy could be facing one of the largest energy supply shocks ever, oil experts warn.
Lebanese fearful as fuel and wheat shortage deepens
The war in Ukraine has left cash-strapped Lebanon scrambling for alternative sources of fuel and wheat.
Photos: World rallies for Women’s Day under Ukraine war shadow
Rallies held for International Women's Day as protesters in Europe in Europe urge solidarity with war-torn Ukraine.
US and Europe ramp up pressure on Russian oil and gas: Live news
Russia says it will provide humanitarian corridors to evacuate Ukrainian civilians after effort in Mariupol fails.