UN experts call on Iran to repeal ‘anti-abortion’ population law
New legislation puts more restrictions on already limited abortions and outlaws voluntary sterilisations.
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Top EU court hits Hungary over ‘Stop Soros’ migrant law
ECJ rules Hungary broke EU law by making it a criminal offence to help asylum seekers and refugees to apply for asylum.
Pfizer agrees to allow generic versions of its COVID pill
Deal with international public health group will allow generic versions of the drug to be made and sold in 95 countries.
US journalist Danny Fenster arrives in NY after Myanmar release
Fenster says he will celebrate release with family then turn attention to helping people still imprisoned in Myanmar.
Emirates says IPO may be in the cards for long-haul carrier
President of the state-owned Emirates said at an aviation show that a proposal to sell shares 'is out there'.
Despite higher prices, US consumers keep spending up a storm
US retail sales rose 1.7 percent last month - the biggest gain since March.
Can the African Union solve Ethiopia’s year-long conflict?
Analysts stress bloc's importance in defusing deteriorating situation but warn it is in tight spot and must act quickly.
Bitcoin, Ether dip in broad retreat from recent record highs
Bitcoin has more than doubled this year, while Ether is up about sixfold.
At least 11 killed as CAR troops clash with rebels
Ouham-Pende prefect says Central African Republic forces exchanged fire with rebels who had 'infiltrated' a market.
Europe court orders Georgia to ensure safety of Saakashvili
Ruling comes amid growing concern over health of former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is on a hunger strike.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait poised to smash auction record
Mexican artist’s painting of marital strife could fetch $50m, making it the most valuable LatAm artwork sold publicly.
At least three killed as explosions rock Uganda’s capital
Blasts cause chaos in Kampala as terrified residents flee the city's centre.
Turkey offers to support talks to resolve Lebanon-GCC crisis
Turkish foreign minister meets with top Lebanese officials in Beirut, calls for dialogue to end crisis.
UK Muslim who died ‘trying to save’ woman’s life hailed as hero
Ali Abucar Ali, 20, reportedly intervened after a pensioner was attacked in west London.
Planned Cuba protests fizzle amid police deployment, confinement
Prominent dissidents say they were confined to their homes as police flooded the streets to head off planned protests.
Clashes erupt at Belarus-Poland border as refugee crisis unfolds
Polish forces used tear gas and water cannon on refugees who allegedly threw stones at border guards.
Syrian president abolishes position of Grand Mufti
Al-Assad issues decree effectively sacking Syria's Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun, the highest Islamic authority in Syria.
Infographic: The world nuclear club
While 32 countries generate atomic energy, nine have nuclear weapons and seven countries have both.
With dozens in limbo, Denmark pressured to reverse refugee policy
The gov't has asked at least 90 Syrians to return to 'safe' Syria. Many are now languishing in deportation facilities.
Candidacy of Gaddafi’s son, Haftar creates ‘farcical’ Libya vote
Analysts, citizens warn Libya faces return to chaos as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Khalifa Haftar seek presidential run.