More than 50 migrants have died this year in Panama’s Darien Gap
The death toll is higher than in previous years amid a surge in crossings of the treacherous jungle route.
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Tanzania’s Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize in literature
Gurnah hailed for 'uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and fate of the refugee'.
Widow of slain Haitian president ‘won’t stop’ push for justice
More than 40 people have been arrested for the assassination of Jovenel Moise, but key questions remain unanswered.
Two Kashmir schoolteachers shot dead as civilian killings spike
Female teacher and her male colleague killed inside a government school - the seventh targeted killings in six days.
Guinea military government names Mohamed Beavogui as PM
Beavogui, who has no previous government experience, is an expert in agricultural finance and has worked for the UN.
Taliban still struggling for international recognition
Group spent two years courting world leaders, but finds it difficult to gain acceptance since taking power in August.
Pakistan quake kills several, injures hundreds
At least 20 people killed and more than 200 injured when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan.
Peru’s President Castillo announces resignation of prime minister
After confirming Guido Bellido's resignation, President Pedro Castillo is expected to name new PM and cabinet.
Turkey ratifies Paris climate deal ahead of key summit
Ankara had not ratified the landmark agreement for five years, arguing it should not be considered a developed country.
Several soldiers killed in central Mali attack
Malian army says nine soldiers killed near village of Bodio, Mopti region, but local officials put death toll higher.
US top court hears Guantanamo detainee’s ‘state secrets’ case
Three US Supreme Court justices question why detainee Abu Zubaydah cannot testify about alleged CIA 'torture'.
Biden and Xi to hold virtual meeting before year-end: US official
Top US official says 'agreement in principle' reached to hold virtual bilateral meeting between US, Chinese presidents.
Malaria vaccine a ‘breakthrough for science’, WHO chief says
UN health body announces the Mosquirix vaccine against malaria should be widely administered to children in Africa.
US: Doctors in Alaska making ‘difficult choices’ amid COVID surge
PAHO director says Alaska doctors are deciding which patients get hospital beds amid worst COVID outbreak in the US.
Biden meets CEOs as fight to lift US debt ceiling drags on
US Senate is poised for a showdown over Democratic push to raise the debt limit, as Republicans oppose effort.
Ethiopian Airlines denies transporting weapons in Tigray conflict
A CNN investigation claims Ethiopian Airlines allegedly transported military weapons and supplies on its planes.
Dubai leader ordered ex-wife, lawyer’s phones hacked: UK court
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has rejected the allegations saying they presented an 'incomplete picture'.
Austrian leader Kurz under investigation on suspicion of bribery
Prosecutors say probe is over claims that gov't money was used in a corrupt deal to gain positive coverage in a tabloid.
California oil spill spurs queries from investigators about delay
Amplify Energy waited three hours to shut down the US pipeline after the alarm went off, investigators say.
Russia opens investigations after prison torture images released
The Federal Penitentiary Service said it fired five senior prison officials at the jail where the allegations emerged.