Cuba calls National Defence Day on date of planned protests
Organisers say the government is militarising the country for the upcoming civil liberties demonstrations.
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Jet set: Tata wins bid for debt-hit Air India in $2.4bn deal
The sale is a win for PM Narendra Modi, who has embarked on a bold privatisation plan to plug a widening budget deficit.
Sierra Leone formally abolishes ‘inhumane’ death penalty
The West African nation is the 23rd country on the continent and the 110th worldwide to end capital punishment.
Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin lauds ‘brave’ journalist Muratov
Novaya Gazeta chief dedicates award to journalists slain in Russia during Moscow's crackdown on critical reporting.
Colombia’s avocado boom shows the hidden costs of ‘green gold’
As avocados replace coffee crops in many parts of Colombia, scientists warn there are consequences for wildlife.
US, Mexico to discuss overhaul of drug cartel strategy
Officials set to hash out new agreement aimed at root causes of violence during US Secretary of State Mexico visit.
Finland joins other Nordic nations in curbing Moderna shots
Men under 30 will not be given the Moderna vaccine due to the increased risk of heart inflammation, a rare side effect.
Congratulations pour in for Nobel Peace Prize winners
Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov receive congratulations from around the globe on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Afghanistan: Dozens killed in suicide bombing at Kunduz mosque
The blast at Shia mosque in Kunduz during Friday prayers kills dozens in the worst attack since Taliban takeover.
Czech voters decide on PM Babis’s future in two-day election
Opinion polls indicate Babis' ANO movement will top the vote, but may not win big enough to form a new government.
Sri Lanka allows sharp rise in food prices to ease shortages
Cabinet decides to deregulate prices for milk powder, wheat flour, sugar and LPG hoping to increase supplies.
As Nepal runs dry, communities tap water harvesting
As drought and heavy use deplete Nepal's groundwater, harvesting rain provides one town clean water through the year.
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Journalists from the Philippines and Russia hailed 'for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression'.
Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis
Fumio Kishida also pledges to turn around economy while protecting the country's territory in his first policy speech.
Nigeria forces rescue nearly 200 abducted victims in northwest
The 187 victims were freed in Zamfara state, where they had been seized in separate attacks, police say.
Iraq holds early voting ahead of parliamentary elections
Early voting gets under way in Iraq as 25 million eligible voters due to take part in parliamentary elections.
Will Duterte’s daughter Sara seek the Philippine presidency?
Duterte-Carpio has filed for re-election as Davao mayor but dropped hints of a last-minute presidential bid.
South Sudan flooding affects more than 600,000: UN
Torrential rains cause rivers to flow, deluging home and farms in eight of the country's 10 states, UN agency says.
UN calls for $8bn to redress world COVID vaccine imbalance
UN chief says vaccine inequity is not only "immoral but stupid" because it will give rise to new variants and more deaths.
Taiwan president says island does not seek military confrontation
But amid rising tensions with China, Tsai Ing-wen says island will do what is necessary to defend itself.