Afghan gov’t claims it retook border crossing, Taliban denies
Taliban dismisses Afghan gov't claim that a crucial border crossing with Pakistan was recaptured by government forces.
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Iraqi Shia leader al-Sadr says will not take part in October vote
Muqtada al-Sadr says he is withdrawing support from current government and the one that will be elected to replace it.
US stocks edge higher after Fed chief talks up ongoing stimulus
The S&P 500 closed slightly higher after Federal Reserve Chair Powell argued for continued stimulus before Congress.
Western US wildfires force hundreds from their homes
'If you don't leave, you're dead,' sheriff deputies and state troopers warn residents as the 'Bootleg' fire encroaches.
More than 300 Afghans flee into Tajikistan as Taliban advances
Tajikistan border guards say the refugees 'fled from the Taliban to save their lives'.
What triggered the recent violence in South Africa?
Days of unrest in South African have exposed issues of poverty and inequality.
Risk of ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus surge in Middle East: WHO
Significant increases in cases in Libya, Iran, Iraq and Tunisia, with sharp rises expected in Lebanon and Morocco.
COVID cases rise again in US amid lagging vaccination rates
Parts of the country are running up against widespread vaccine resistance and a fast-spreading Delta variant.
After 10 days of hiccups, Brazil’s Bolsonaro may need surgery
Brazilian president's office says Jair Bolsonaro is suffering an intestinal blockage and may need emergency surgery.
Migrant deaths nearly doubled in first half of 2021
At least 1,146 people died attempting to reach Europe by sea in the first six months of this year.
Ex-DRC PM Matata placed under house arrest for embezzlement
Constitutional Court takes action against Matata pending an investigation into embezzlement charges.
India to China: ‘Unilateral change of status quo not acceptable’
India, China agreed to 'seek a mutually acceptable solution' to the border problem after meeting of foreign ministers.
Turkey, Israel want to improve ties after presidents’ call: AKP
Turkey's Erdoğan calls Israel's new president but both sides say the other must move first for any rapprochement.
Lebanon’s Hariri presents cabinet to president to end deadlock
PM-designate awaits President Michel Aoun's response to new cabinet proposal that could end nine months of deadlock.
‘Staggering loss’: Overdose deaths spike in US during pandemic
The US was already fighting a serious opioid epidemic; the pandemic exacerbated the crisis, new statistics show.
Haiti searches for more suspects in Moise assassination probe
President's killing a week ago has plunged Haiti into deeper political uncertainty as many questions remain unanswered.
Are we there yet? Fed chief seeks to soothe US inflation fears
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the House Committee on Financial Services Wednesday.
Now Facebook wants FTC Chair Khan recused from antitrust case
Facebook claims US FTC Chair Lina Khan's past criticisms of the company make her biased.
Ethiopia PM pledges to repel ‘enemies’ after Tigray rebel assault
Abiy says he remains committed to peace - even if it comes at a 'cost' - but the latest attacks will not go unanswered.
‘This is my job’: US writer decries alleged Iranian kidnap plot
Tehran has rejected federal investigators' claim that Iranian agents planned to abduct journalist Masih Alinejad.