Father of pop star Britney Spears asks to end conservatorship
The legal arrangement prevents the international superstar from managing her business and financial affairs.
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20 Years After 9/11, did the US win its “War on Terror”?
US President George W Bush promised to defeat al-Qaeda and other groups after the attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
Palestinian families of escaped prisoners targeted by Israelis
Frustrated by their inability to track down six escapees, Israeli soldiers are arresting their relatives.
Think disasters are isolated? Think again, warns the UN
A new report makes the case that disasters are interconnected and that piecemeal solutions will continue to fall short.
El Salvador protest breaks out against Bitcoin adoption
Angry demonstrations, technological glitches, and a dip in the cryptocurrency clouded the rollout in El Salvador.
India: 25 years on, Women’s Reservation Bill still not a reality
India ranks 148th out of 193 countries based on the percentage of elected women representatives in their parliaments.
Tanzania secures nearly $600m from IMF for COVID relief
Tanzania's late president denied the existence of the pandemic but his successor is stepping up a vaccination programme.
Sudan summoned Ethiopia’s envoy after 29 bodies found in river
The bodies were found between July 26 and August 8 on the Sudanese side of the Setit River, says Sudan.
Russia’s emergencies minister dies during training exercise
Incident happened as Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev attempted to save someone's life in the Arctic.
Elections kick off in Morocco amid widespread apathy
While 18 million people are eligible to vote, turnout is expected to be as low as 35 percent.
Somalia on edge as president, PM clash over intelligence chief
Row between Somalia's two most powerful leaders grows after they name different men to head the intelligence service.
India restricts religious festivals over COVID third wave fears
Authorities restrict major festivals that start this week, warning that a new wave has already begun in Mumbai.
Virginia removes massive Confederate monument
Activists have long said the hulking statue of Robert E Lee in Richmond glorifies the US South's slave-owning past.
BlackRock raises $1bn for its maiden Chinese market fund
Move is being closely watched by global players as they prepare to enter China's highly competitive mutual funds market.
Palestinians vow to fight Israeli forces if they raid Jenin camp
Palestinian gunmen say they will stand up to Israeli forces if they enter the refugee camp or harm the six escapees.
Afghans protest, fearing curbs on women’s rights, free speech
The Taliban announced a new government on Tuesday amid protests from Afghans over women's rights and free speech.
Biden on tour of two states heavily affected by Hurricane Ida
The US President is touring New Jersey and New York after the violent storm devastated the two states with flooding.
Glitches, protests as Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
El Salvador is the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
Who are the men leading the Taliban’s new government?
Several senior figures in the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan have close ties to Taliban founder Mullah Omar.
Texas governor signs Republican-backed voting restrictions
New law prevents officials from sending out unsolicited mail-in ballot applications and empowers partisan poll-watchers.