Abortion ban: El Salvador frees women jailed after miscarriages
The women had been jailed for terms ranging from six to 13 years under some of the region's harshest anti-abortion laws.
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Russia says Molotov cocktail thrown at its Ukraine consulate
Russia summons Ukrainian official and demands apology over the 'act of terrorism' against its consulate in Lviv city.
Russian court fines Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google
Rulings mark first time Moscow has exacted a percentage of a company's annual Russian turnover, greatly increasing fine.
US to lift COVID travel restrictions on Southern African nations
US ban imposed over Omicron fears applied to eight African countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Iran fires ballistic missiles during drills in warning to Israel
The country's Revolutionary Guard says the exercises were designed to respond to threats made in recent days by Israel.
China calls US law on Xinjiang imports ‘economic bullying’
China's Commerce Ministry expresses 'strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition' to the US ban on imports from Xinjiang.
Thousands of flights cancelled due to COVID-driven staff shortage
Delta, Lufthansa, United cancel flights on Christmas Eve and beyond as Omicron cases force personnel to take sick leave.
US foreign policy in 2021: Key moments in Biden’s first term
Washington moved to re-engage with global institutions, pivot towards China, and oversaw chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.
Bethlehem resumes Christmas celebrations amid COVID curbs
Christmas celebrations in the town where Jesus Christ was born had been cancelled last year due to coronavirus lockdown.
Eleven people die in shipwreck off Greek island
Search and rescue operation saves another 90 people after vessel ran aground north of Antikythera.
Israeli settlers attack village in occupied West Bank
Attack on Burqa village came after earlier rally turned violent, with Israeli troops firing tear gas on Palestinians.
India: Hindu event calling for genocide of Muslims sparks outrage
Videos of event in which Hindu religious leaders called for mass killings of Muslims have gone viral.
PM Johnson urges Britons to get COVID-19 jab for Christmas
Inoculation against coronavirus is an 'invaluable present' amid Omicron surge, Boris Johnson says in Christmas message.
In Libya, anger and uncertainty after polls delayed
Libyans express frustration after presidential election scheduled for December 24 was indefinitely pushed back.
Myanmar army air raids send hundreds fleeing into Thailand
About 4,200 people have crossed into Thailand after the government in Myanmar conducted air attacks on a rebel-held area
With drones and thermal cameras, Greek officials monitor refugees
Athens says a new surveillance system will boost security, but critics raise alarm over its implications for privacy.
Western powers slam ‘deployment’ of Russian mercenaries in Mali
Grouping of more than a dozen countries says the move threatens stability in conflict-hit Mali.
Julian Assange’s lawyers seek UK appeal against US extradition
WikiLeaks founder files application to appeal recent ruling that opens the way to extradition in the US.
Ethiopia gov’t says army will not go deeper into Tigray, for now
Federal troops ordered to maintain the areas they have won back recently from Tigrayan forces, government says.
Dozens dead in Bangladesh ferry fire
Incident happened early on Friday near the southern rural town of Jhalokati, 250km south of the capital, Dhaka.