Europe court orders Georgia to ensure safety of Saakashvili
Ruling comes amid growing concern over health of former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is on a hunger strike.
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Frida Kahlo self-portrait poised to smash auction record
Mexican artist’s painting of marital strife could fetch $50m, making it the most valuable LatAm artwork sold publicly.
At least three killed as explosions rock Uganda’s capital
Blasts cause chaos in Kampala as terrified residents flee the city's centre.
Turkey offers to support talks to resolve Lebanon-GCC crisis
Turkish foreign minister meets with top Lebanese officials in Beirut, calls for dialogue to end crisis.
UK Muslim who died ‘trying to save’ woman’s life hailed as hero
Ali Abucar Ali, 20, reportedly intervened after a pensioner was attacked in west London.
Planned Cuba protests fizzle amid police deployment, confinement
Prominent dissidents say they were confined to their homes as police flooded the streets to head off planned protests.
Clashes erupt at Belarus-Poland border as refugee crisis unfolds
Polish forces used tear gas and water cannon on refugees who allegedly threw stones at border guards.
Syrian president abolishes position of Grand Mufti
Al-Assad issues decree effectively sacking Syria's Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun, the highest Islamic authority in Syria.
Infographic: The world nuclear club
While 32 countries generate atomic energy, nine have nuclear weapons and seven countries have both.
With dozens in limbo, Denmark pressured to reverse refugee policy
The gov't has asked at least 90 Syrians to return to 'safe' Syria. Many are now languishing in deportation facilities.
Candidacy of Gaddafi’s son, Haftar creates ‘farcical’ Libya vote
Analysts, citizens warn Libya faces return to chaos as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Khalifa Haftar seek presidential run.
Israeli judges postpone key testimony in Netanyahu’s fraud trial
Former Israeli PM's corruption trial resumed on Tuesday, but former aide Nir Hefetz's testimony has been postponed.
Indian city to remove non-vegetarian food stalls from main roads
Authorities in Ahmedabad order removal of non-vegetarian food stalls from main roads - fourth city in Gujarat to do so.
Refugee crisis deepens at the Polish-Belarusian border
Bleak images show the reality thousands are facing on the EU's eastern border as a humanitarian disaster looms.
Israel energy minister says UAE oil pipeline should be cancelled
Opposition from environmental groups has forced the Israeli gov't to reconsider one of its biggest deals with the UAE.
Turkish police arrest man sought in Haiti president assassination
Haitian officials say Samir Handal is a suspect in the killing, but have not given details of his alleged involvement.
Hong Kong quarantines 130 pilots, stoking supply chain fears
Move comes as the international financial centre's strict “zero COVID” faces criticism from business community.
Libya’s Haftar announces he will run for presidential elections
The eastern commander, backed by Russia, Egypt and the UAE, is a divisive figure, despised by many in western Libya.
US slams Russia for ‘irresponsible’ space missile test
The test blew up a Russian satellite, creating a debris cloud that threatened astronauts on board the ISS.
Uganda’s capital Kampala hit by twin suicide bombings: Police
Police in Kampala say at least three people killed and 33 others injured in twin suicide bombings in the capital city.