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A recently passed law in Texas will unfairly restrict voting rights, according to the US Department of Justice
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More than 500 rights groups urge UN to stop Myanmar army offensives
Human rights groups call on the UN Security Council to address escalating attacks by military in the restive Chin state.
‘All the trees have died’: Iraqis face intensifying water crisis
Iraqis struggle to cope with depleted water resources, exacerbated by climate change and disputes with neighbours.
Sudan coup leader agrees with US to speed up new gov’t formation
US urges Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to swiftly restore civilian-led governance after military takeover.
Deadly floods hit Indonesia’s Java, mud hampers relief work
Rescuers found a half dozen bodies in Batu and two more victims in Malang, while three people are still missing.
Tunisian judge issues arrest warrant for ex-President Marzouki
No details given on the charges Marzouki faces, but he has been fiercely critical of President Kais Saied's power grab.
Diwali leaves India capital wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air
New Delhi residents wake up to a blanket of toxic smog and breathe in year's most polluted air worsened by firecrackers.
Duterte bashes ICC but says deaths of druglords, mayors on him
Philippine president rejects jurisdiction of The Hague tribunal saying he will only submit to a Philippine court.
US submarine commander fired after South China Sea crash
Commander Cameron Aljilani, two others were removed from their positions following a probe into the October 2 incident.
As North Korea’s economy flounders, hints of easing isolation
Tentative signs that the 'Hermit Kingdom' may relax borders follow a devastating collapse of trade with China.
Biden administration approves $650m weapon sale to Saudi Arabia
Pentagon says enabling kingdom to buy US-made, air-to-air missiles would 'improve the security of a friendly country'.
Migrants injured in fresh clashes with Mexico’s National Guard
Clashes come days after National Guard officers fatally shot a Cuban national and injured four other migrants.
Indonesia signals about-face on COP26 deforestation pledge
Environment minister questions the agreement to end deforestation by 2030, calls it 'inappropriate and unfair'.
Portuguese president calls snap general election for January 30
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's move follows the minority government’s defeat in a key vote on the country’s budget.
Airbnb beats estimates as company weathers Delta variant
Airbnb revenue grew 67 percent to $2.2bn in the third quarter, the vacation-rental giant said in a statement Thursday.
Uber reports first quarterly profit as rides recover
Total revenue grew 72 percent to $4.8bn, but losses remain high due to the company's Didi holding.
Life in space? Astronomers say search for it is a top priority
New report recommends development of $11bn telescope to explore the origins of black holes, galaxies and the universe.
NYC Mayor-elect vows to take first salary payments in Bitcoin
'NYC is going to be the center of the cryptocurrency industry,' Eric Adams said on Twitter on Thursday.
Blue Origin loses protest of SpaceX’s $3BN moon landing contract
'NASA will resume work with SpaceX,' the agency said in a statement after the US court ruling.
France and the UK defuse fishing row with ‘positive’ talks
French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune welcomes dialogue, indicating all options are still 'on the table'.