Israeli missiles target building near Damascus, says Syria
Syria's state-run media said Israel launched missiles towards an empty house early on Wednesday, no casualties reported.
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Schools in Indian capital shut indefinitely as smog worsens
Residents urged to work from home and trucks carrying non-essential goods banned as air pollution hits dangerous levels.
Philippines group seeks to bar Marcos Jr from election
Son of late strongman Ferdinand Marcos is emerging as the frontrunner in May election.
Cuban opposition group calls for more protests, denounces arrests
Archipelago says more than 100 people were detained on Monday as security forces prevented protesters from gathering.
Prosecution rests in US trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing
Prosecutor says defendants assumed the worst of Arbery before chasing and fatally shooting him.
‘Why not me?’: Refugees held in Australia despair as some freed
Campaigners welcome release of four refugees, but say Australian government must end indefinite detention for all.
Migrant arrivals along US-Mexico border drop in October: CBP
US Customs and Border Protection says migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border in October decreased by 14 percent.
Biden, Xi discuss how to ‘align’ stances on Iran nuclear issue
In three-and-half-hour exchange , Biden and Xi talk about Taiwan, strategic nuclear controls and global economic issues.
Nicaragua denounces OAS as President Ortega, wife banned from US
US President Joe Biden accuses Ortega government of using violence against protesters, jailing opponents.
Flood damage cuts rail access to Vancouver port, Canada’s largest
Heavy rain has prompted evacuations in British Columbia and caused power outages in US state of Washington.
Musk in talks with Brazil on monitoring Amazon rainforest
Elon Musk floated the possibility of using SpaceX satellite tech to monitor deforestation and forest fires.
UN experts call on Iran to repeal ‘anti-abortion’ population law
New legislation puts more restrictions on already limited abortions and outlaws voluntary sterilisations.
Top EU court hits Hungary over ‘Stop Soros’ migrant law
ECJ rules Hungary broke EU law by making it a criminal offence to help asylum seekers and refugees to apply for asylum.
Pfizer agrees to allow generic versions of its COVID pill
Deal with international public health group will allow generic versions of the drug to be made and sold in 95 countries.
US journalist Danny Fenster arrives in NY after Myanmar release
Fenster says he will celebrate release with family then turn attention to helping people still imprisoned in Myanmar.
Emirates says IPO may be in the cards for long-haul carrier
President of the state-owned Emirates said at an aviation show that a proposal to sell shares 'is out there'.
Despite higher prices, US consumers keep spending up a storm
US retail sales rose 1.7 percent last month - the biggest gain since March.
Can the African Union solve Ethiopia’s year-long conflict?
Analysts stress bloc's importance in defusing deteriorating situation but warn it is in tight spot and must act quickly.
Bitcoin, Ether dip in broad retreat from recent record highs
Bitcoin has more than doubled this year, while Ether is up about sixfold.
At least 11 killed as CAR troops clash with rebels
Ouham-Pende prefect says Central African Republic forces exchanged fire with rebels who had 'infiltrated' a market.