Nigeria forces rescue nearly 200 abducted victims in northwest
The 187 victims were freed in Zamfara state, where they had been seized in separate attacks, police say.
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Iraq holds early voting ahead of parliamentary elections
Early voting gets under way in Iraq as 25 million eligible voters due to take part in parliamentary elections.
Will Duterte’s daughter Sara seek the Philippine presidency?
Duterte-Carpio has filed for re-election as Davao mayor but dropped hints of a last-minute presidential bid.
South Sudan flooding affects more than 600,000: UN
Torrential rains cause rivers to flow, deluging home and farms in eight of the country's 10 states, UN agency says.
UN calls for $8bn to redress world COVID vaccine imbalance
UN chief says vaccine inequity is not only "immoral but stupid" because it will give rise to new variants and more deaths.
Taiwan president says island does not seek military confrontation
But amid rising tensions with China, Tsai Ing-wen says island will do what is necessary to defend itself.
Do the US and China have a ‘Taiwan agreement’?
US President Joe Biden's claim of a "Taiwan agreement" sparks confusion as Beijing ramps up military pressure on Taiwan.
US submarine hits ‘object’ while underwater in South China Sea
Navy says some members of the nuclear-powered USS Connecticut's crew suffered minor injuries in collision.
US calls for ‘imminent’ return to nuclear talks with Iran
State Department spokesperson says US is 'willing and able' to resume negotiations as soon as Iran agrees.
US charges alleged ex-Taliban commander with killing US troops
Haji Najibullah faces new charges for 2008 attack by Taliban fighters that killed 3 US soldiers and Afghan interpreter.
Deportations making Haiti crisis worse, says former US envoy
'Haiti is too dangerous' to repatriate migrants seeking protection in the US, Daniel Foote tells legislators.
Interpol says lifts restrictions imposed on Assad’s Syria
Move by Interpol to allow Syria access to informational networks arouses disquiet among some activists.
US rights groups petition for a stop to asylum seeker expulsions
Petition to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights argues US's 'Title 42' expulsion policy violates migrants' rights.
Wall Street advances as debt, energy concerns abate
Markets have been buffeted in recent weeks by worries about an energy crisis, elevated inflation and reduced stimulus.
Poland challenges supremacy of EU law in snub to Brussels
Polish court rules some articles of European Unions treaties unconstitutional, widening rift with Brussels.
UN to appoint special rapporteur to monitor rights in Afghanistan
The rapporteur will be responsible for monitoring human rights situation following the Taliban takeover of the country.
Morocco names new government, keeps foreign, interior ministers
New finance minister, Nadia Alaoui, who was tourism minister in previous gov't, will be one of seven women in cabinet.
How an Afghan barber set up shop at US base housing thousands
Starting with only hair clippers, barber says he repurposed items at Fort McCoy to set up shop for other evacuees.
US secretly training Taiwan forces since last year: Reports
The Wall Street Journal reports about two dozen members of US military have been working with Taiwan's armed forces.
‘A major setback’: UN ends Yemen war crimes probe
Rights groups criticise the move with Dutch ambassador Peter Bekker saying the Council 'has failed the people of Yemen'.