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A cardinal and nine others are accused of bleeding the Vatican of tens of millions of dollars in donations.
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Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate
The billionaire from Tripoli is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM.
World reacts to Tunisia’s political turmoil
Here are some reactions from around the world to Tunisian president's decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the PM.
French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests
New law extends use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Tunisia crisis: President sacks defence, justice ministers – Live
Presidency announces dismissal of Defence Minister Ibrahim Bartaji and acting justice minister Hasna Ben Slimane.
Investors in China’s $100bn private education business are stuck
For now, investors are stuck between marking down their portfolios drastically or getting battered in a sell-off.
Tunisia police storm Al Jazeera office in Tunis
Security forces involved in the raid said they were carrying out instructions and asked all journalists to leave.
Under pressure, Iranian MPs postpone internet restriction bill
The legislation aims to criminalise the use of blocked services, hand some internet controls to armed forces.
What we know so far about Tunisia’s political crisis
Tunisia faces political, economic crisis again as President Saied removes PM Mechichi, suspends Parliament.
India’s pandemic-hit lunchbox men battle food delivery start-ups
Mumbai's renowned 'dabbawalas' partner with a trendy restaurant chain to take on India's billion-dollar start-ups.
Lebanon: President Aoun holds consultations to name PM-designate
Former premier and billionaire businessman Mikati looks set to receive the majority of the votes.
‘When the blood starts’: Spike in Ahmadi persecution in Pakistan
Attacks and blasphemy cases against minority sect spike, driven by rise of far-right group and a religious campaigner.
PM Imran Khan’s party wins Pakistan-administered Kashmir polls
Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf wins majority of seats in legislative assembly election, preliminary results say.
Bitcoin soars on hopes of wider acceptance
The surge came on the heels of positive comments from Elon Musk as well as on news of potential use by Amazon, Twitter.
Man accused of trying to kill Mali president dies in custody
Suspect was arrested following the assassination attempt at Bamako's Grand Mosque on Tuesday.
‘Unprecedented’: UN says Afghan civilian deaths up by 47 percent
More women and children killed and wounded in the first half of 2021 than in the same period of any year since 2009.
US civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at age 86
Moses campaigned against segregation in the US South in 1960s and later helped improve minority mathematics education.
Tunisia’s president dismisses prime minister after protests
Tunisian president suspends parliament, lifts immunity of all deputies, and sacks PM Hicham Mechichi.
Qatar’s foreign minister visits Iran to meet top officials
Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi to discuss bilateral relations.
US vows continued air support for Afghan forces fighting Taliban
Top US military commander says air raids will continue to assist Afghan forces amid sweeping Taliban offensive.