Facebook will fuel more unrest, whistle-blower tells UK lawmakers
Social media giant needs to stop its algorithms from pushing divisive content, Frances Haugen tells British politicians.
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‘New normal’: Venezuela reopens schools after COVID-19 closures
'For us the return to classes is important, but we have doubts,' said an official with Venezuela's Teachers Federation.
One killed in explosion on bus near Ugandan capital: Police
Several people were injured the police said on a bus travelling from Kampala to western Uganda.
Apple once threatened to ban Facebook over Mideast maid abuse: AP
Facebook said it would crack down on such pages, but its promise seems to have had a limited effect.
Jury selection begins in trial against Charlottesville racists
Lawsuit on behalf of victims of deadly right-wing rally in Virginia cites 1871 law to counter KKK race violence.
Lebanese Forces leader summoned to testify about Beirut clashes
Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea denies responsibility for killing of Hezbollah supporters in Beirut clashes.
Silwan: Palestinian neighbourhood turns into a nightly warzone
Displacement, nightly raids, arrests, beatings, and harassment have taken their toll on Palestinian residents.
Israel holds largest-ever military drill with UAE participation
While UAE aircraft are not flying, the country’s air force chief is expected to arrive on Tuesday.
Efforts to restore Iran deal entering ‘critical phase’: US envoy
Robert Malley says Iran's official reasons for refusing to resume Vienna talks are 'wearing very thin'.
Saudi Arabia to set up investment fund for carbon capture
Climate change is an economic opportunity, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Monday.
Nigeria becomes first African nation to roll out digital currency
The eNaira is expected to boost cross-border trade and make transactions more efficient, Nigeria's central bank said.
French grid: New nuclear reactors crucial for net-zero path
The findings come as Europe is engulfed in an energy crisis that exposes the region's dependence on fossil fuel imports.
Former pilot says Iranian agents tried to kidnap him in Turkey
Iranian asylum seeker says he's thankful to Turkish authorities for saving his life, but worries he's still not safe.
Erdogan walks back threat to expel 10 Western envoys
Most of the countries issued identical statements saying they respected non-interference protocols.
Uzbek president secures second term in landslide election victory
Shavkat Mirziyoyev wins more than 80 percent of the vote in poll criticised by Western observers as uncompetitive.
Mali expels ECOWAS envoy from the country
ECOWAS, West Africa's main political and economic bloc, has been pressing Mali to respect its pledge to hold elections.
Brent crude crosses $86 to highest level since 2018
Oil prices have more than doubled over the past 12 months as the global economy rebounded from the pandemic.
Amnesty to close two Hong Kong offices, cites security law
Rights group says broadly worded law has made it 'effectively impossible' to continue its work in the Chinese territory.
Turkish lira drops to record low on Erdogan comments
Erdogan said on Saturday he had told his foreign ministry to expel the envoys of 10 Western countries, including US.
Sudan’s PM Hamdok arrested after ‘resisting coup’: Live news
Sudan's information ministry says Abdalla Hamdok is under house arrest for refusing to support a military coup attempt.