Colombia governor says he escaped two armed attacks in 24 hours
Governor of central Meta department says he was unharmed in attacks in region where dissident rebel fighters operate.
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Hundreds more to flee on Spanish island as volcano erupts
La Cumbre Vieja began erupting on September 19 and has already forced more than 6,000 people from their homes.
The IMF warns of growing threats to global economic recovery
The IMF warned of a 'dangerous divergence' in economic recoveries between richer and poorer nations.
Gaza’s undrinkable water ‘slowly poisoning’ Palestinians
Human rights organisations have warned for years about the deteriorating water situation in the Gaza Strip.
Qatar urges engagement with Taliban amid humanitarian crisis
Qatari official Mutlaq al-Qahtani says recognising Taliban gov't 'not a priority' as Afghanistan faces host of issues.
At least 28 killed in Nepal bus crash
Bus was driving from the southern Banke district to the remote Mugu area when it plunged off a mountain road.
Algerian whistleblower imprisoned after Spain deportation
Mohamed Abdellah had been in exile in Spain since 2019 when he fled Algeria after exposing alleged corruption.
Hurricane Pamela strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Pamela forecast to get to 'near major hurricane strength' when it reaches Mexican coast early Wednesday, NHC says.
ECHR rejects case seeking to blame Vatican for abuse
European Court of Human Rights rules that the Holy See enjoys sovereign immunity in landmark case.
Top UN court sides with Somalia in sea border dispute with Kenya
ICJ rules largely in favour of Somalia in setting a maritime boundary in an area believed to be rich in oil and gas.
US prepares for Supreme Court showdown on abortion rights
US Supreme Court is poised to hear case challenging Roe v Wade, setting up a 'critical' moment on access to abortion.
Sally Rooney rejects Israeli translation offer in support of BDS
Irish author turns down bid by publishing company Modan to translate, Beautiful World, Where Are You, into Hebrew.
UN slams violence against migrants in Libya, calls for inquiry
UN human rights office demands an investigation into the fatal shooting of migrants fleeing a crackdown in Libya.
Harry & Meghan join socially conscious ESG investing craze
ESG promises positive returns for people and the planet but is facing growing charges of greenwashing.
Lavrov slams allegation Russian spies stole AstraZeneca formula
Russian foreign minister says 'unfounded' claim made in a popular British tabloid newspaper will not be taken seriously.
EU announces 1bn euro aid package for Afghanistan
The bloc's chief makes the pledge at a G20 summit addressing humanitarian and security situations in Afghanistan.
Myanmar faces falling currency, dollar crunch as economy worsens
COVID restrictions and a civil disobedience movement have hit normal economic activities and are hurting exports.
IMF backs Georgieva after World Bank data-rigging scandal
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned she will monitor any new facts and called for IMF to reinforce data integrity.
Several killed, nearly 2m affected, as China’s Shanxi deluged
Heavy rains in area known for coal mining come amid mounting concern over energy supplies heading into winter.
N Korea’s Kim says US, S Korea threaten peace with arms buildup
North Korean leader says Pyongyang is only increasing its military as 'war deterrence' and not to start a conflict.