Israeli settlements amount to ‘war crime’: UN expert
UN expert says settlements violate ban on occupying power transferring part of its population into occupied territory.
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UN Security Council extends Syria cross-border aid
The council unanimously adopted a compromise resolution that allowed the extension of the cross-border operation.
Will Turkey take over security at Afghanistan’s main airport?
Turkey, US negotiating on Turkish troops guarding Kabul international airport - a move the Taliban opposes.
Six months after riot, fence around US Capitol comes down
Investigations continue after Trump supporters smashed windows, fought police and sent lawmakers scrambling for safety.
France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa’s Sahel region
President Emmanuel Macron says France to reduce its force to 2,500 to 3,000 troops over the long term.
Federal Reserve pledges ‘powerful support’ for US economy
The US Federal Reserve pledged to keep its low interest rate policies to help the US's continuing economic recovery.
Biden’s executive order seeks to rein in major US firms
The US president's directive aims to address a sharp rise in the consolidation of industries over the last two decades.
Storm Elsa soaks US East Coast, heads towards Boston, Canada
Tropical Storm Elsa floods at least one New York City subway station as heavy rains create traffic hazards.
Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of COVID-19
South Africa is battling a severe third wave of coronavirus infections, spurred by the Delta variant.
Life on Mars: NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter aces ninth fight
In its longest flight yet, the plucky helicopter buzzed around the Seitah region of Mars, snapping pictures.
The long and winding road of Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal woes
Plain denial appears to be the overarching strategy from Netanyahu's legal team over a series of corruption cases.
Taliban captures key Afghan border crossing with Iran: Officials
Group continues advances as foreign forces withdraw, with sources saying some Afghan security officials fled to Iran.
South Sudan’s decade of independence: A timeline
A look back at the world's youngest nation's first 10 years, marred by a ruinous civil war.
Two Indian soldiers among several killed in Kashmir gunbattles
Eight suspected rebels also killed as region marks fifth anniversary of the death of a popular rebel commander.
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family tightens grip with ministerial picks
President Rajapaksa appoints younger brother Basil as finance minister, consolidating power among family members.
US set to add more Chinese companies to blacklist over Xinjiang
At least 14 Chinese companies are set to be added as early as Friday to the Entity List over reported abuses of Uighurs.
Silencing the media: Indonesia shooting reveals reporting risks
Attacks on journalists in Indonesia raise concern as media across region face repressive laws in battle to report.
Ethiopia’s massive Nile dam explained
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the source of an almost decade-long diplomatic standoff in the region.
US speeds Afghanistan withdrawal as Biden sets August deadline
President Biden says peace in Afghanistan can only come through renewed talks with Taliban even as fighting escalates.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for extortion
The lawyer was convicted of trying to extort millions of dollars from US company Nike 'to further his own agenda'.