Hebron: Israeli president visit overlooks violent settler control
As Israel's president visited occupied Hebron this week, Palestinians say life has become unbearable in the city.
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What next after Colombia’s FARC removed from US ‘terrorist’ list?
Colombian rebel group's delisting is an important step, experts say, but challenges to country's fragile peace remain.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s first accuser testifies in sex abuse trial
Maxwell, an associate of financier Jeffrey Epstein, is charged with eight counts of sex trafficking and other crimes.
New Zealand to send troops to quell unrest in Solomon Islands
PM says 65 personnel due to join international mission, from Australia, Fiji and Papa New Guinea, already on the ground.
South Korea exports soar as Omicron looms
South Korea's exports in November were the largest monthly figure on record, driven by rising prices and volumes.
Why is Turkey’s lira crashing and will currency crisis worsen?
The lira lost more than 25 percent of its value against the US dollar in November.
Sri Lanka orders probe into mystery cooking gas explosions
Following reports of at least 14 gas explosions and fires in kitchens in a day, president appoints committee to probe.
How a private collector saved Afghanistan’s Expo 2020 pavilion
Afghan pavilion in Dubai was empty due to the Afghan political crisis before a private collector was asked to step in.
After air raids, Uganda sends troops into DRC to hunt ADF
Neighbouring countries have launched joint operation against the armed group which they accuse of massacring civilians.
Saudi Arabia confirms first case of Omicron variant: COVID Live
Saudi state media reports that a Saudi national coming from a 'North African country' tested positive for new variant.
India asks states to step up COVID testing over Omicron
Virus testing to be ramped up as some cities delay the reopening of schools as a precautionary measure.
AWS to help auto makers remotely diagnose issues
The new service is in line with the industry’s growing shift to software-defined vehicles and systems.
China ‘hunts’ Taiwan nationals through forced deportation: Report
Safeguard Defenders says foreign governments are pressured into sending Taiwan citizens to China instead of the island.
Climate danger grows in ‘vulnerable’ Myanmar after military coup
There are fears military could step up exploitation of resources to shore up finances, and worsen climate risk.
Honduras’ ruling party candidate concedes presidential election
Concession means incoming Xiomara Castro will become country's first female president.
Erdogan says Turkey’s interest rates will continue to fall
Cheaper cash will boost manufacturing, create jobs and slow inflation, the Turkish president said in a TV interview.
Stocks sink on Powell’s hawkish taper remarks, Omicron alarm
US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's taper talk pressured a market already jittery about the latest COVID-19 variant.
Canada’s flood-hit western province braces for more rain
Parts of British Columbia could see 'the most intense storm yet', provincial public safety minister warns.
Michigan school shooting: Student kills three, injures eight
Police say three students were fatally shot, eight other people were injured at high school north of Detroit.
Turkey’s lira falls to new low as US Fed hints at faster tapering
The lira fell as much as 4.7 percent to 13.4541 per dollar at 8:08pm in Istanbul (17:08 GMT).