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Facebook: ‘Ludicrous’ to say it fuelled US Capitol riot
Facebook's VP of policy and global affairs Nick Clegg pushed back at the assertion its platforms are 'toxic' for teens.
India farmers killed after violence erupts during protest
At least eight people, including four farmers, killed after violence erupted during a protest against farm laws.
Libya says ‘very modest start’ to withdrawal of foreign fighters
Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush's remarks come before a conference on Libyan stability later this month.
Jordan king exposed over tax havens and luxury homes
Pandora Papers says King Abdullah II is among dozens of world leaders secretly holding millions of dollars offshore.
Major oil spill washes ashore in California, killing wildlife
The US Coast Guard, working with local and state agencies, flew planes to assess the spill.
Saudi Arabia confirms recent talks with Iran
Prince Faisal says the fourth round of talks between the two regional archrivals took place on September 21.
UK rejects ‘uncontrolled immigration’ despite labour shortages
PM Boris Johnson defends his country’s choice to leave the EU as a lack of workers threatens to upend Christmas.
Libyan coastguard intercepts 500 migrants in latest clampdown
Libya has intensified sea interceptions amid a surge in attempts by migrants and refugees to reach Europe.
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
UAE official says there is uncertainty about US commitment to the Middle East and concern about Beijing.
US slams ‘provocative’ Chinese military activity near Taiwan
US State Department spokesman called on Beijing to cease its 'military, diplomatic' coercion against Taiwan.
Jordan’s king receives first call from Syria’s al-Assad in decade
Syrian state news agency says the two discussed bilateral relations and 'reinforcing cooperation'.
Israel formally charges six recaptured Palestinian prisoners
The men were charged with escaping from the Gilboa prison last month, while five others were accused of helping them.
Bangladesh arrests five over the killing of Rohingya activist
Mohibullah, who was in his late 40s, was killed by unknown gunmen in a camp in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday night.
Copper mine threatens Jordan’s largest nature reserve
Amman plans to mine in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, the country's largest and most diverse protected region.
Blast kills at least two civilians near Kabul mosque
A gov't spokesperson says at least two civilians killed after a bomb hit the entrance of a mosque in the Afghan capital.
Tunisia: Thousands rally in support of President Saied
Demonstrators waved Tunisian flags and carried placards critical of Ennahdha.
Algeria recalls envoy to France after ‘inadmissible interference’
French daily Le Monde reported that President Macron made critical remarks about Algeria during a meeting.
Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman
Residents urged to evacuate coastal areas and authorities delay flights to and from capital Muscat.
‘Thousands of paedophiles’ in French Catholic Church since 1950
Head of commission probing scandal says it found between 2,900 and 3,200 paedophile priests, other members of the church