OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back
Oil markets faltered earlier in August as the resurgent pandemic threatened demand, but prices have since recovered.
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Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped children
Six of the pupils died in captivity and another 15 escaped in June after more than 130 were captured by 'bandits'.
US Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
Decision is the latest blow to the Biden administration, which sought to extend a moratorium on home evictions.
Clot risk far lower from vaccines than virus: UK study
Researchers examined data on 29 million people in England, where concerns over the safety of vaccines have risen.
Iraqis who worked with US fear for the future amid Afghan chaos
Iraqis who worked with the Americans are now more worried than ever about their fate as the US leaves.
Ex-EU Brexit negotiator Barnier announces French presidential bid
Barnier, 70, a former French foreign minister, could attract support from the pro-European, centre-right electorate.
International employers accused of abandoning Afghan staff
Many international NGOs are accused of abandoning their staff as thousands of Afghans try to flee.
Deadliest days for US troops in Afghanistan
A list of some of the deadliest days for US Army after explosions at Kabul airport kill at least 13 American soldiers.
Kabul blasts death toll hits 85, evacuation flights resume: Live
Death toll hits 85, with Taliban saying 28 of its members have been killed in attack by ISIL affiliate at Kabul airport.
US Vice President Harris ends Asia tour with fresh jab at China
In visits to Singapore and Vietnam, Kamala Harris charged China with bullying its neighbours in the region.
Kabul bombings: ‘We will hunt you down,’ Biden warns attackers
US president confirms that bombings near airport were carried out by ISIL affiliate.
Can Naftali Bennett reset relations with Washington?
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visits the United States on his first official trip abroad.
Kabul bombings: What we know
At least 85 people killed in bomb blasts outside Kabul airport in attack claimed by ISIL.
Mali ex-PM Boubeye Maiga arrested over corruption claims
Lawyer for Boubeye Maiga says he was arrested for his role in purchase of presidential plane.
US jobless claims rise slightly as federal aid top-up winds down
Initial unemployment claims in regular state programmes stood at 353,000 during the week ended August 21.
Kabul bombings: 13 US army personnel killed in attacks at airport
Bomb detonated at airport gate where US Marines were screening Afghan civilians, general says.
Dozens wounded by blasts at Kazakh military facility
At least 60 admitted to hospital after blasts at a military facility storing engineering-purpose explosives.
More than 210 killed in violence in western Ethiopia: Commission
EHRC says rebel group killed 150 people in Oromia region last week, and 60 others were killed in reprisal attacks.
US Capitol Police officers sue Trump over January 6 riot
The suit alleges Trump incited the Capitol attack and that he conspired to prevent the certification of the election.
US Palestine solidarity activists rally against Bennett’s visit
A meeting between Naftali Bennett and Joe Biden was moved to Friday amid turmoil in Afghanistan.