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Kenyan opposition leader Odinga announces fifth bid for president
Odinga says he is committed to building 'democratic and progressive Kenya' as battle for Kenyatta's successor heats up.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian man during West Bank protest: PA
PA health ministry says the victim succumbed to his wounds after being shot in the head by Israeli forces in Beita.
Saudi rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul sues ex-US contractors
US lawsuit accuses three former US contractors of helping hack al-Hathloul's phone, leading to arrest and imprisonment.
Deadly blasts hit Afghan capital Kabul
At least two people killed and four others injured in two separate explosions in Kabul, according to the Taliban.
Is India on the cusp of a flurry of free trade deals?
India has shown little enthusiasm for free trade deals since Modi took office, but that appears to be changing.
Dozens killed, thousands displaced in wave of Darfur violence
Residents flee series of violent incidents that have left at least 138 people dead in Sudan's West Darfur state.
Pakistani Taliban ends ceasefire, future of peace talks uncertain
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group unilaterally announces end to month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government.
US tightens curbs as Cambodia moves closer into China’s embrace
New sanctions, including an arms embargo, imposed amid concern about China's influence and effects on the wider region.
Gunmen kill 14 gov’t-backed fighters in Burkina Faso ambush
Latest attack comes as Burkina Faso and Niger's armies say they killed dozens of fighters in joint operation.
From teacher to shoe-shiner: Afghan economic crisis spares few
Hadia Ahmadi, a 43-year-old teacher who lost her job after Taliban seized Kabul, polishes shoes to earn her livelihood.
COVID stalks Indonesian villagers who fled Semeru’s burning ash
Doctors worry that inhalation of volcanic ash could complicate the health of evacuees, who are now in cramped shelters.
UN urges full reopening of South Asia schools amid learning loss
Education of more than 400 million children affected, with top UNICEF official warning consequences could last decades.
Dozens of Central American migrants killed in Mexico crash
Truck crash in southern Mexican state of Chiapas is one of the country's worst road accidents in recent years.
Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan to align with Beijing
Taiwan expresses 'great regret' at move, which leaves it having formal ties with only 14 countries.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity
ICC complaint says coup leader is 'criminally responsible' for the security forces under his command committing crimes.
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to withhold Jan 6 riot records
Donald Trump has tried to exert 'executive privilege' to block release of documents to House panel probing Capitol riot.
Biden speaks to Ukraine’s president amid Russia tensions
US president also briefed NATO allies on talks with Vladimir Putin as efforts to ease tensions with Ukraine continue.
US ‘privileging path of diplomacy’ with Iran, Biden’s envoy says
Robert Malley tells Al Jazeera return to nuclear deal is in 'mutual interest' of US and Iran as indirect talks resume.
Biden’s commerce chief ‘confident’ inflation will be short-lived
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said inflation will peter out once supply-chain and labour-market disruptions ease.