Muslim monitoring case goes to US Supreme Court. What’s at stake?
Lawyers will argue FBI can not cite national security risk to avoid lawsuit alleging targeting based on religion.
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Libya set to open registration for election candidates
Libya's national elections commission said it will open registration for candidates in presidential, parliamentary vote.
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters
Security forces arrest dozens of people, fire tear gas at rallies as a two-day civil disobedience campaign begins.
Ethiopian government rallies protesters against Tigrayan rebels
Protesters at a pro-military rally in Addis Ababa pledge to defend the capital from advancing rebel groups.
Iran holds large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation
The naval part of the drill, expected to last several days, is held east of the Strait of Hormuz and in the Sea of Oman.
Frustrations grow as protesters demand faster climate action
Climate activists worldwide protest, demanding immediate action to tackle the climate crisis amid COP26 talks.
Morocco’s king says Western Sahara status not up for debate
Mohamed VI says the disputed territory is 'not negotiable' amid rising tensions with Polisario, neighbouring Algeria.
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega seeks fourth term in controversial polls
Sunday's elections follow a months-long crackdown on opposition and have been dismissed by observers as not credible.
Flash floods in Bosnia prompt evacuations, power outages
Heavy rain causes severe flash flooding, evacuations and power outages in most of Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo.
Poles protest strict abortion law after pregnant woman dies
Women's rights activists say Poland's newly restrictive abortion law is to blame for the death of a pregnant woman.
US: Houston opens probe into deadly stampede at music festival
Officials say a stampede of fans surging towards the stage killed at least eight and injured dozens more.
Libya’s ruling council suspends foreign minister Najla Mangoush
Libya's transitional government rejects the council's decision, raising tensions ahead of planned elections.
Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi survives ‘assassination attempt’
Officials say Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped unhurt after a drone laden with explosives targeted his residence in Baghdad.
US court freezes Biden vaccine mandate for businesses
Rule would require workers at businesses with more than 100 employees to get COVID-19 shots or be tested weekly.
Georgian protesters rally in support of jailed Saakashvili
State security service says protests part of a planned coup devised by former president.
Ethiopia’s Abiy urges ‘sacrifices’ as US orders staff out
PM says Ethiopians must be ready to make 'sacrifices' to 'salvage' country as conflict with Tigrayan forces deepens.
Sudan activists announce strikes, reject power-sharing with army
Protest movement promises to continue demonstrating until a full civilian government is established to lead transition.
Multiple people wounded in knife attack on German train
Man arrested in connection with attack on a high-speed train traveling between the cities of Regensburg and Nuremberg.
At least 11 killed in fire at Indian hospital COVID ward
An official told New Delhi Television that about 17 patients were in the Maharashtra ward when the fire broke out.
COP26: Protesters worldwide demand action on climate crisis
Amid COP26 talks, more than 200 events worldwide demand action for communities already affected by climate change.