Spoons become a new symbol of Palestinian resistance
Brazen jailbreak with utensils has put spoons in the spotlight at Palestinian rallies.
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Dueling Tunisian protests erupt over president’s power grab
Protesters angry at the Tunisian president's seizure of broad powers faced off against his supporters.
Israel carries out mass arrests of Palestinians after jailbreak
Arrest campaign started after the escape of six high-profile Palestinian security prisoners from Gilboa prison.
Indonesia police kill ISIL-linked leader in Sulawesi shoot-out
Ali Kalora of East Indonesia Mujahideen was one of two killed in Indonesia's continuing crackdown on hardline groups.
Hong Kong few select powerful new ‘patriots only’ committee
Some 4,800 people will select the Election Committee following China's changes, compared with 233,000 five years ago.
Satellite images show N Korea expanding Yongbyon nuclear facility
Photos suggest expanded enrichment plant could increase production of weapons-grade plutonium by as much as 25 percent.
Last two escaped Palestinian prisoners surrender to Israel forces
Police say the two men, who escaped on September 6, were found in an eastern district of Jenin city.
Space tourists come back to Earth after three days in orbit
The Elon Musk-developed spacecraft splashed down in calm seas off Florida on Saturday evening.
France accuses Australia, US of ‘lying’ over submarine deal
Foreign minister says unprecedented recalling of envoys 'very symbolic' act after scrapping of submarines contract.
Niger’s nomadic herders get together to celebrate cultural ties
The annual Cure Salee festival bringing together Tuareg and Wodaabe pastoralists marks the end of the rainy season.
Afghanistan: Several dead as blasts rock Jalalabad and Kabul
There has been no claim of responsibility for the series of explosions that left at least seven dead.
US steps up plan to expel Haitian migrants from Texas border city
Thousands of people in Del Rio to be put on 'removal flights' within next three days, officials say.
France to work with India to promote ‘truly multilateral’ order
Foreign ministers of two countries agree during call to deepen strategic partnership, discuss Indo-Pacific developments.
UNSC urges Somalia’s feuding leaders to settle dispute
Fifteen-member body calls on government leaders to give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this yea
Apology ‘not enough’, say survivors of US drone attack in Kabul
Grieving relatives of Afghan civilian victims demand accountability, as well as financial compensation and relocation.
Tunisians stage protest over President Saied’s seizure of powers
First major demonstration in Tunis since President Kais Saied seized ruling powers and dismissed parliament in July.
Taliban replaces ministry for women with ‘guidance’ ministry
A new sign outside the Women's Affairs Ministry announced it was now the 'Ministry for Preaching and Guidance'.
North Africa COVID cases plummeting after summer spike
Weeks after Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya were hit hard by COVID infections, case numbers are now declining fast.
Yemen rebels say nine executed over political leader’s killing
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former US President Donald Trump were tried in absentia.
Hundreds arrested in Australian anti-lockdown protests
Several police officers wounded in clashes with protesters at anti-lockdown rallies in Sydney and Melbourne.