Ethiopia announces pardons for high-profile political prisoners
Gov't says it will release several leading TPLF members and opposition leaders from the Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups.
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Kazakh president gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests
Security forces appear to retake control of Kazakhstan's main city a day after arrival of Russia-led troops.
Maps and charts to understand Kazakhstan’s protests
Deadly protests that began over fuel prices rage in Kazakhstan. Here are three graphics to contextualise the situation.
UAE authorities retaliated against human rights activist: HRW
Rights group says Emirati authorities punished Ahmed Mansoor after media published letter in which he detailed abuses.
Blinken warns Russia of ‘massive consequences’ over Ukraine
Top US diplomat says Washington is fully committed to dialogue, but progress must be 'two-way street'.
US judge sentences Ahmaud Arbery’s killers to life in prison
Travis and Gregory McMichael and their neighbour William 'Roddie' Bryan were convicted in November of killing Arbery.
Volcano erupts on Galapagos island home to endangered iguana
About 200 pink iguanas are left on the slopes of the Wolf volcano on Isabela Island, the largest in the Galapagos.
Polish leader admits country bought powerful Israeli spyware
Leader of Poland's ruling party admits country bought NSO Group spyware, but denies it's being used to target opponents.
Iran says it has begun paying families over downed Ukraine plane
Iran says it is ready to hold talks with counties whose citizens were killed when IRGC shot down civilian plane.
‘Criminal and barbaric’: Two Haitian journalists killed by gang
Wilguens Louissaint and Amady John Wesley were killed by gang members on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince on Thursday.
Turkish court orders release of two students jailed over protests
The students face charges for protesting against the appointment of a rector at Bogazici University last October.
Sidney Poitier, trailblazing Black Oscar winner, dies aged 94
Poitier struggled against great odds to become one of the first Black actors to take on major US film roles.
Meme stock GameStop is getting into the NFT business
Shares of GameStop soared on news that the firm is launching an NFT marketplace.
Moderna CEO sees another round of COVID booster jabs in fall
Omicron may move the world rapidly to an endemic phase, said Moderna chief Stephane Bancel.
US adds only 199,000 jobs in Dec, jobless rate falls below 4%
Despite disappointing jobs creation last month, the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%.
France weighs cancelling Dakar Rally after explosion in Saudi
French prosecutors have opened a terror probe into blast targeting a car in Jeddah, which injured a French driver.
After January 6, Trump’s hold on US Republicans persists
Despite widespread criticism after deadly Capitol riot, analysts say former US president remains dominant voice in GOP.
Just how bad is inflation in Turkey? It depends on who you ask
Government figures say annual inflation topped 36% last month, but some think that number is far short of the mark.
Hong Kong politicians sent to quarantine after birthday party
Those sent to quarantine camp include home affairs secretary Caspar Tsui and immigration chief Au Ka-wang.
‘Huge safety issue’: Hong Kong pilots’ warning over COVID rules
Aircrew speaking on condition of anonymity warn aviation hub's harsh quarantine policies are damaging mental health.