Czech ruling party narrowly loses vote, PM Babis may be out
PM Andrej Babis's ANO party narrowly trailed behind centre-right coalition that won 27.78 percent of the vote.
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Austria’s Sebastian Kurz to step down as chancellor
Move comes days after prosecutors said Kurz was under investigation over government corruption.
Ex-Tunisia president calls for protests against Kais Saied
Moncef Marzouki tells all Tunisians to rally on Sunday in defence of the constitution, democracy and freedom.
Caught between US and Iran, Iraqis face choices in elections
The US and Iran have long been using Iraq as a proxy in competing for regional interests.
Iran’s foreign minister holds talks with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Iranian foreign minister reiterated his support for Syria and expectations on the 2015 nuclear deal in Damascus visit.
‘Blood and pieces’: Kunduz residents describe blast aftermath
Explosion at a mosque in Kunduz on Friday killed at least 72 people and left more than 140 injured.
Fuel shortage forces shutdown of main Lebanese power plants
Deir Ammar and Zahrani power plants stop functioning as a result of running out of diesel, prompting sporadic protests.
Iran’s first president, Abolhassan Banisadr, dies in Paris at 88
Banisadr became Iran's first president months after 1979 revolution, but was later impeached and fled the country.
In Tanzania, Gurnah’s Nobel Prize win sparks both joy and debate
Many Tanzanians acknowledge recognition of Gurnah’s work but others question whether they can claim author as their own.
US, Taliban hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal
Humanitarian situation and the implementation of the 2020 US-Taliban agreement on agenda in talks held in Doha.
Over 50 dead, more missing after boat sinks on Congo River
DRC provincial authorities say 51 bodies recovered and nearly 70 believed to be missing after makeshift vessel capsizes.
Spain: La Palma volcanic eruption intensifies, engulfs more homes
Volcano that began erupting on September 19 has destroyed over 800 buildings, forced evacuation of about 6,000 people.
‘Horrific milestone’: Brazil surpasses 600,000 COVID deaths
President Bolsonaro continues to face widespread criticism and anger over his government's handling of the pandemic.
Libya’s rival sides sign initial deal on mercenaries pullout
Issue of mercenaries, foreign fighters has long been an obstacle ahead of Libya's landmark general elections.
Xi vows Taiwan ‘reunification’, but holds off threat of force
Chinese leader's latest statement comes amid repeated incursions of Taiwan's air defence identification zone.
The DOJ Is Investigating Americans For War Crimes Allegedly Committed While Fighting With Far-Right Extremists In Ukraine
The probe involves seven men but is centered on former Army soldier Craig Lang, who is separately wanted in connection with a double killing in Florida and is fighting extradition from Kyiv.
US appeals court allows Texas to resume ban on most abortions
Ruling by the New Orleans-based court came as clinics in Texas resumed providing abortions.
Filipino human rights head who clashed with Duterte dies of COVID
Jose Luis Martin Gascon headed the Commission on Human Rights, a constitutional body that probes rights abuses.
Taliban says ‘ready for inclusivity, but not selectivity’
Taliban's Suhail Shaheen's comments come as a delegation led by acting foreign minister in Doha to hold talk with US.
Drone attacks target Saudi airport in Jazan
Six Saudis, three Bangladeshi nationals and one Sudanese hurt in attack on Jazan's King Abdullah Airport.