Deadly landslide hits western Colombia: Authorities
At least 10 people were injured and 15 to 20 people were missing following the incident in Narino province.
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India ramps up Himalayan border security after clashes with China
New Delhi deploys cruise missiles, howitzers, choppers and Israeli-made drones along the treacherous mountain ranges.
Ether hits all-time high
Ether rose to as high as $4,643 in Asian hours, taking the week's gain to more than 10 percent.
Ethiopia’s war marked by ‘extreme brutality’ from all sides: UN
UN probe finds evidence of brutal violence that may amount to crimes against humanity, including gang rape by all sides.
Sudan closer to power-sharing deal to reverse military coup
Diplomats say coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sees involvement of PM Hamdok in a new administration as key.
India unveils renewable energy ambitions with big solar push
PM Narendra Modi says India to produce more energy through solar and other renewables than nation's entire grid by 2030.
Minneapolis voters reject proposal to replace police department
Call for police department overhaul came after murder of George Floyd last year sparked racial justice protests.
Young climate activists and the battle to avert catastrophe
Teenagers and young adults are now some of the most prominent figures in the global push to tackle climate change.
‘Great distress’: Bangladesh bears brutal cost of climate crisis
Global warming devastating Bangladesh, particularly increased cyclones and floods that bring saltwater further inland.
Israel launches missile attack near Syria’s Damascus
Attack reportedly resulted in some material damage but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
Guatemalan police find 54 Haitian migrants in truck trailer
Migrants were 'transported to the border' with Honduras, from where they had entered Guatemala illegally.
Omid Masoumali: Australia urged to end refugee detentions
Probe into Iranian refugee's death spurs calls for an end to Australia's 'inhumane' offshore detention policy.
Military coup kills higher education dreams in Myanmar
With deteriorating situation at home, many Myanmar youth are trying to study abroad, but face new hurdles in their way.
EU foreign policy chief blasts Nicaragua’s Ortega ahead of vote
Josep Borrell says November 7 presidential elections are 'fake' and only designed to keep Daniel Ortega in power.
US CDC advisers recommend COVID jabs for young children
CDC director must grant final approval before coronavirus vaccines can be administered to US children aged 5 to 11.
Biden says China, Russia failed to lead at COP26 climate summit
Joe Biden says he believes it was a 'big mistake' for Chinese President Xi Jinping to skip the climate conference.
Palestinians in Gaza mark 104 years since Balfour Declaration
Protesters demand UK recognise an independent Palestinian state and provide compensation for suffering.
How deflationary is Ethereum’s digital currency Ether?
Ether is benefitting from a process referred to as burning - where coins are taken out of circulation.
Swiss prosecutors charge Blatter and Platini with fraud
Two men indicted following six-year probe into payment that Blatter authorised to be paid from FIFA to Platini in 2011.
Kyle Rittenhouse instigated bloodshed at BLM protest: Prosecutor
Charged with killing two during violent protests in Wisconsin last year, Rittenhouse has pleaded not guilty.