Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank
Mohammed Daadas, 13, dies in hospital after being shot by Israeli troops during protests against illegal settlements.
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Germany returns centuries-old Mayan artefacts found in cellar
Guatemalan official hopes the return of these objects might lead other private collectors to 'follow the same path'.
Tackling ‘Havana Syndrome’ is ‘urgent priority’ for US: Blinken
Administration is pushing to identify source of 'anomalous health incidents' experienced by US diplomats, Blinken says.
Biden asks US House to vote for $3tr budget, infrastructure bills
Democrats appear to be in disarray as leaders press rank-and-file members to vote for Biden's agenda.
Cleanup in aisle four: Kroger calls crypto news release a fake
Grocery retailer said that a press release announcing its plans to begin accepting Bitcoin Cash was fraudulent.
The ‘deep human rights crisis’ hanging over Nicaragua’s elections
President Daniel Ortega is set to win a fourth straight term, but rights groups say November 7 vote is not free or fair.
Nine anti-gov’t groups team up as Ethiopia recalls ex-soldiers
Ethiopian gov't brands alliance creation a 'publicity stunt', while the US advises citizens to leave country urgently.
Canada’s retail sector ramps up hiring though pace of gains slows
The economy added 31,200 jobs last month, the government said on Friday.
Protests against Iraq election results turn violent
Supporters of political parties that suffered losses in last month's polls clash with security forces in Baghdad.
What’s in Biden’s $1.75 trillion ‘Build Back Better’ package?
The legislation proposes sweeping changes for US housing, climate, healthcare, tax, education and other policies.
Dutch court scraps record $50bn payout over bankrupt oil giant
Supreme Court cancels arbitration award Russia was ordered to pay former shareholders of now-defunct oil producer Yukos.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalisations, death by 89%
Pharmaceutical companies are in a race to manufacture easy-to-use medication against the coronavirus.
Along the Canada-US border, residents eagerly await reopening
Non-essential trips across the world’s longest land border for fully vaccinated travelers will recommence November 8.
US labour market picks up in October with 531,000 jobs added
Though hiring picked up in October, shortages of workers and raw materials are still weighing on the US economy.
Youth activists protest against climate inaction at COP26
Rally led by Greta Thunberg comes as week one of UN climate summit draws to a close, amid calls for further commitments.
Hundreds protest Indonesia’s COP26 reversal on deforestation
Environmentalists are opposing an attempt by Indonesia to backpedal on a pledge at the UN climate conference in Glasgow.
China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable
It is the first time that China has spelt out concretely punishment for people deemed to be pro-Taiwan independence.
Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after over a year
Police drama kicks off slate of holiday season blockbusters as India's COVID-hit cinemas try to bring audiences back.
Peru confirms new moderate-left cabinet
Political infighting within Pedro Castillo's ruling Marxist party did not prevent Congress from approving a new cabinet.
Muslims barred from Friday prayer sites in India’s Gurgaon
Hindu right-wing groups hold religious event at public ground where city's Muslims usually offered prayers every week.