41 killed in attack by armed groups in Burkina Faso
Government says the dead included members of a gov't-backed civilian self-defence force set up to support the army.
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Bodies of 16 people drowned in Channel repatriated to Iraq
Mourners gather in Erbil to receive the victims of November 24 boat disaster in waters between the UK and France.
Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen rebel camp in capital Sanaa
Coalition says the attack was a response to 'an attempt to transfer weapons' by the Yemeni rebel group.
Obituary: Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s ‘moral compass’
Tutu, who died on Sunday, was considered 'a thorn in the side of the apartheid government'.
Key dates in life of S African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu
South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist has died at the age of 90.
In Pictures: The life of South Africa’s Desmond Tutu
An uncompromising foe of apartheid, Tutu worked tirelessly, though non-violently, for its downfall.
South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies
Desmond Tutu, 90, was Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule.
6,300 flights cancelled as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel
Airlines say pilots and other employees have been calling in sick or having to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19.
France reports 100,000 COVID cases for first time
Record high comes amid concern over the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Suicide bomber causes deadly blast at DRC restaurant: Official
At least six people killed as suicide bomber strikes restaurant in Beni city near the DRC's eastern border with Uganda.
The Gambia panel recommends ex-President Yahya Jammeh face trial
Truth and reconciliation commission says the former leader was responsible for a spree of killings, torture and rapes.
Charity says two Myanmar staff missing in deadly burning attack
Save the Children says two of its staff are missing and their private vehicle was among several that were found burned.
Clashes in northeast Somalia force thousands to flee: Report
Thousands of residents in Bosaso have fled amid fighting between two rival factions of security forces, official says.
India to give COVID booster shots to health workers, elders: Modi
Indian leader says healthcare and front-line workers and those above 60 with comorbidities to receive booster vaccine.
Queen Elizabeth says ‘familiar laugh missing’ in Christmas speech
British monarch says while Christmas was a time of happiness for many, it could be hard for those who lost loved ones.
Spain declares 3-month La Palma volcano eruption officially over
Announcement comes after 10 days of quiet at Cumbre Vieja volcano on destruction-hit Spanish Canary Island.
‘No need’: Taliban dissolves Afghanistan election commission
Taliban government scraps the panel that supervised polls during the previous Western-backed administration.
Pope Francis calls for ‘dialogue’ to heal a divided world
Head of Catholic Church denounces growing polarisation, prays for victims of COVID-19 pandemic in Christmas address.
James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest, lifts off into orbit
James Webb Space Telescope seeks out light from the first stars and galaxies, providing a glimpse into cosmic creation.
Sudan forces fire tear gas to disperse anti-coup protesters
Doctors' Committee says security forces fired tear gas into hospitals, attacking doctors as well as the wounded.