Plane crash emphasises Russian poor safety record, regional woes
Plane crashes are not uncommon in Russia, and Tuesday's tragedy in a remote region has spurred calls for solutions.
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UNSC to discuss Ethiopia dam amid strained ties with Egypt, Sudan
Security Council session comes after Ethiopia informed Egypt and Sudan it has begun the second phase of filling GERD.
Israel demolishes family home of suspected Palestinian attacker
Demolition of Montaser Shalabi's home draws US criticism as rights groups say policy is collective punishment.
Rural India sinks deeper into debt as COVID wipes out work
Interviews with 75 households in Uttar Pradesh villages show household incomes have slumped nearly 75 percent.
UK government urged to hold China ‘to account’ over Uighurs
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum call on PM for a partial Winter Olympics boycott and cotton trade ban.
What you should know about China’s minority Uighurs
China has been accused of genocide against the largely Muslim group, but Beijing says it is only tackling extremism.
South Sudan celebrates 10 years of independence – but few rejoice
A decade after becoming world's youngest nation, South Sudan is mired in instability, faced with humanitarian crisis.
Afghan gov’t delegation meets Taliban in Iran
Tehran hosts first significant peace talks in months in a previously unannounced meeting that comes as US forces leave.
Telenor signals Myanmar exit, as UN calls for urgent action
Mobile phone firm says it is selling its business because of the coup as UN officials urge more action against generals.
Haiti police hunt down Moise’s killers as fears of chaos grow
Police kill four 'mercenaries' and capture two others as President Jovenel Moise's assassination threatens more chaos.
Malaysia party withdraws support for Muhyiddin amid COVID surge
Despite 'Emergency' declared in January, coronavirus cases have soared and anger at the government is growing.
Jacob Zuma turns himself in to South African police
Former president drops defiance to begin 15-month sentence for snubbing anti-corruption investigators.
Fire erupts on ship at Dubai port after explosion that rocks city
No reports of casualties at Jebel Ali Port, one of world's largest, as authorities say fire is under control.
10 more bodies found in Miami condo rubble bringing toll to 46
Operation shifts from rescue to recovery, as hopes fade the 94 people still unaccounted for will be found alive.
Colombia used ‘excessive’ force against protesters: IACHR
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urges Colombia to make structural changes to its militarised police force.
US job openings climb to record high, layoffs hit all-time low
Job openings in the United States rose slightly to a record 9.2 million in May, government data showed.
Jovenel Moise: Haiti’s president assassinated at age 53
Moise served as president for more than four years amid increasing political instability and surging gang violence.
More than half of global COVID-19 deaths in the Americas: PAHO
PAHO director says 'pervasive inequality in access to health' needs to be addressed in order to overcome the pandemic.
Israel swears in Isaac Herzog as 11th president
Veteran of Israel's Labor party pledges to heal deep divisions in society as he takes the oath of office.
Trump sues Facebook, Twitter and Google over social media bans
Former US President Donald Trump filed three separate class-action lawsuits against the tech giants Wednesday.