Pakistan hosts US, China, Russia to discuss Afghanistan
Pakistani official says the 'troika plus' meeting aims to find ways to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
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Algeria welcomes ‘reasonable’ French comments amid row
Algerian foreign minister says statement by Macron's office expressing regrets over recent row show respect for Algiers.
Jan 6 rioter who assaulted police officer gets 41 months in jail
US judge hands down prison sentence in US Capitol riot to man who attacked police, incited and emboldened other rioters.
Uber sued by US for charging disabled riders ‘wait-time’ fee
The Biden administration says Uber failed to 'make reasonable modifications' and ensure 'equitable fares'.
China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change
The two biggest carbon polluters announce enhanced efforts to combat climate change with 'concrete actions'.
Rittenhouse claims self-defence in dramatic US court testimony
Kyle Rittenhouse says he 'didn't do anything wrong' and only used rifle to stop people who were attacking him.
Death toll in Freetown fuel tanker explosion rises to 131
Dozens of wounded people still being treated at hospitals, with 19 still in a critical condition, authorities say.
Johnson insists UK not corrupt amid row over MPs’ second jobs
Prime minister says the UK is not a corrupt country as parliament is embroiled in scandal over MPs' second jobs.
Cuba accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ ahead of opposition protests
Cuba saw rare public protests in July over rising living costs, food shortages and the continuing US embargo.
Bitcoin flirts with $69,000 on heels of surging inflation news
Bitcoin supporters have long argued that the world's most valuable cryptocurrency can act as an inflation hedge.
Amazon-backed electric truck maker Rivian goes public
Ahead of its market debut on Wednesday, shares of Rivian priced at $78, valuing the EV maker at an estimated $66.5bn.
Swedish PM resigns, paving the way for potential female leader
Stefan Lofven resigns in long-planned move with Magdalena Andersson on track to become country's first female PM.
Students defend protest against Israeli ambassador at LSE
British home secretary says she was 'disgusted' by the treatment of Tzipi Hotovely after she attended a debate at LSE.
UN says Ethiopia detained 72 drivers working for WFP
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says 'worried' about mass arrests of Tigrayans, but gov't denies ethnic profiling.
The Gambia elections: Meet the men running for president
Incumbent President Adama Barrow will face five challengers in the December 4 polls.
Panama’s ex-president gets second acquittal in phone-tapping case
Ricardo Martinelli was accused of wiretapping more than 150 people, including politicians and journalists.
Nigeria: Trial of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu adjourned
Judge postpones trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra group to January 19 and 20 next year.
Climate-vulnerable nations ‘fight for their lives’ at COP26
Researchers say a climate change draft document is weak on the crucial issue of finance for poorer nations.
Inflation: US consumer prices surge at fastest rate in 30 years
Americans shelled out a lot more last month for food, fuel and shelter as inflation keeps surging.
UN rights chief urges ‘de-escalation’ of Poland-Belarus crisis
Michelle Bachelet calls on Warsaw and Minsk to resolve 'intolerable situation' at shared frontier.