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Afghan flights into US paused because of four measles cases
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki says suspension came at the recommendation of the CDC.
US pulls missile defences in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks
Gulf Arab nations worry about the US's future plans as it removes forces from the Middle East.
China’s Wang Yi tells Vietnam to avoid magnifying sea dispute
The foreign minister says the two countries should be vigilant to resist the intervention of extraterritorial forces.
Israel hits Hamas sites in Gaza over a rocket firing: Military
There were no reports of casualties in the attack, testing a fragile truce that ended fierce fighting in May.
Haiti prosecutors seek to interview PM over Jovenel Moise killing
PM Henry asked to explain why he spoke with one of the main suspects just hours after the president was killed in July.
Refugees fear COVID risk in Australian immigration detention
Concerns raised for health, safety of those held in overcrowded Melbourne facility after a guard contracted the virus.
Deadly unrest in Myanmar as opposition urges ‘defensive war’
Opposition launches campaign urging UN to recognise the National Unity Government amid escalating violence.
Prince Andrew Has Been Served With A Sexual Abuse Lawsuit By Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre
The person who served the papers told the court that the first time he tried, Andrew's security team said they weren't allowed to accept anything court-related.
How Southeast Asia’s hardline groups saw September 11 attacks
Groups like Jemaah Islamiyah were already carrying out attacks across Southeast Asia when 9/11 happened.
The young Vietnamese helping tackle the illegal wildlife trade
Trang Nguyen is a rarity in Vietnam where civil society is viewed with scepticism and most young people want more lucrat
Families expect US release of FBI report on Saudi role in 9/11
Anticipated 16-page report is an FBI summary of a long-running investigation into the activities of two Saudi hijackers.
Palestinian teen describes brutal Israeli settler attack
Tareq Zubeidi, 15, has been unable to resume normal life since surviving an attack by Israeli settlers.
Ex-French health minister charged over COVID handling
Agnes Buzyn charged with 'endangering the lives of others', in one of the first such cases worldwide.
ECOWAS envoys meet Guinea coup leaders, say Conde in good health
Delegation from West Africa's main bloc meet Guinea's overthrown president and the new military rulers who removed him.
Israeli police say two of six Palestinian prison escapees caught
Police say the two escapees from Gilboa Prison were captured on Mount Precipice, a Christian holy site near Nazareth.
Moroccan king appoints Aziz Akhannouch as gov’t head
RNI emerged as the biggest party in Morocco's parliamentary election, taking 102 of the 395 seats.
Inflation watch: US producer prices surge to another record
United States producer prices jumped 8.3 percent last month, the biggest annual increase on record.
Lafarge case uncovers French duplicity, hypocrisy, says analyst
French paper says French state was 'well aware of the conditions' under which Lafarge maintained its activity in Syria.
Did 9/11 make millennials less wealthy?
September 11, 2001 was a formative day for many American millennials. But did it impact how they manage their money?