Yemen civilian deaths double since UN monitors removed: NGO
The ejection of monitors opened the door to 'unchecked, horrific violations', says the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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How will UAE respond to Houthi attacks?
Offensive against the Houthi rebels marks a shift in the UAE’s military strategy in Yemen.
California says it’s suing Tesla for ‘severe’ racism at factory
Tesla in a recent blog post asked the court to pause the case and take other steps to ensure that facts will be heard.
Ukraine: Rising tensions put Crimean Tatar Muslims at risk again
Forced from their homes in 1944 and 2014, Crimean Tatars fear the effect of more Russia-Ukraine tensions.
US House panel launches probe into Trump document handling
The probe comes after the National Archives retrieved 15 boxes of White House documents from one of Trump's residences.
Inflation nation: US consumer prices surge to 40-year high
US consumer prices rose 7.5 percent last month - the sharpest annual rise since February 1982.
China arrests former deputy banking regulator on bribery charges
Cai Esheng latest senior figure to be caught up in Beijing's anti-graft crackdown.
Tunisia judicial body will be reformed, not dissolved: Gov’t
Justice minister says law regulating Supreme Judicial Council will be reformed as part of 'participatory process'.
Somalia hit by worst drought crisis in a decade: NGO
In a new report, Save the Children sounds alarm over humanitarian disaster as millions go hungry.
El Salvador frees woman jailed for murder after a miscarriage
The woman has already served 10 years of a 30-year sentence on charges of killing her baby.
Photos: COVID surge batters Afghanistan’s crumbling healthcare
Between January 30 and February 5, nearly half of the total samples tested in Afghanistan were positive for COVID-19.
Five rangers, one soldier killed in Benin park ambush
No immediate claim of responsibility for attack at W National Park, which also wounded 10 people.
China suspends Lithuanian beef imports amid escalating Taiwan row
Suspension comes after the UK announces it will join the US and Australia in backing WTO case against China.
Gaza protests over Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Nablus
Protesters in Gaza City condemn the killing of three Palestinians and slam the PA over cooperating with Israel.
At Beijing 2022, ‘woke capital’ in awkward spot on human rights
Corporate sponsors at Olympic Winter Games are keeping low profile after championing social justice issues in the West.
Libya: Gunmen attack Dbeibah’s car ahead of vote to replace him
Sources say Libya's Abdulhamid Dbeibah escaped unhurt after gunmen fired on his car in the capital, Tripoli.
Moon warns of crisis if N Korea resumes long-range missile tests
South Korean president says efforts must be made to stop Pyongyang from resuming nuclear or long-range tests.
‘Move on’: New Zealand police break up Wellington trucker protest
Some 120 people arrested as officers move against protesters who converged on Wellington on Tuesday.
Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king
US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom.
Nicaragua sentences journalist to 13 years for ‘conspiracy’
Miguel Mora is latest opposition figure convicted and sentenced amid crackdown on dissent in Central American nation.