Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’
Opposition leader says officers deployed outside his home, barring him from leaving ahead of by-election campaign rally.
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With a minority vaccinated in Romania, fears of fifth wave mount
Doctors and nurses, desperate for the government to address misinformation, say hospitals are under huge pressure.
India police probe Mother Teresa charity over ‘forced conversion’
Gujarat state investigating whether Missionaries of Charity forced girls in a shelter home to wear cross and read Bible.
Canada defence leaders apologise for sexual abuse in the military
Earlier this year, Canada's military reported that more than 500 cases of sexual assault have taken place since 2015.
Colombia police responsible for 2020 protests ‘massacre’: Report
Police responsible for 11 deaths during three nights of protests in capital Bogota last year, UN-backed report finds.
Ecuador declares force majeure on all oil contracts
The threat of soil erosion has forced the shutdown of the country's two pipelines that carry crude across the Andes.
Time magazine names Elon Musk its Person of the Year
From cars and rockets to crypto and internet services, Musk’s influence over our lives is growing.
Danish ex-minister jailed for separating asylum-seeking couples
Former immigration minister has been sentenced to 60 days in prison for separating underage asylum-seeking couples.
US will not punish troops for deadly Kabul drone attack
Pentagon says it does 'not anticipate issues of personal accountability' over bombing that killed 10 Afghan civilians.
Nassar sexual abuse victims reach $380m deal with USA Gymnastics
The settlement ends a five-year legal battle for victims sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Tunisian president announces constitutional referendum in 2022
President Kais Saied says Tunisia will hold referendum on new constitution in July, before election in December 2022.
Putin tells British PM, Russia wants talks to curb NATO expansion
UK tells Russia to 'de-escalate tensions' with Ukraine as Moscow seeks to block Kyiv's prospect of joining NATO.
Indian police officers killed in Kashmir rebel attack
At least 12 officers injured in the attack in Srinagar, according to authorities, after two suspected rebels killed.
Indonesia cites strong US commitment as Blinken starts ASEAN tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to deliver a speech Tuesday in Jakarta on Washington's approach to Indo-Pacific.
Physical, mental health issues named top cause of US unemployment
Survey of US workers found 30 percent of unemployed respondents cited physical health as the cause of their joblessness.
US Capitol riot panel moves to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt
Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff stopped cooperating with congressional inquiry into the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Presence of Uganda troops in DR Congo temporary: Tshisekedi
Earlier this month, Uganda and DRC launched a joint operation against the ADF, an armed group allied with ISIL.
Weak government not in anyone’s interest: Afghan foreign minister
Amir Khan Muttaqi said the Taliban wants good relations with all countries and has no issues with the United States.
Golden Globe nominations announced in year clouded by controversy
NBC earlier this year dropped plans to televise the swanky awards dinner in Beverly Hills, citing a lack of diversity.
Kentucky tornadoes: At least 74 dead as recovery efforts ramp up
Kentucky is by far worst hit by a cluster of storms that tore through central US states, devastating entire communities.