WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low
Africa CDC head says less than 3 percent of continent's population have been vaccinated and blames vaccine inequality.
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In Pictures: Deadly explosions outside Kabul airport
Taliban official says at least 13 people were killed and several others wounded in the blasts in the Afghan capital.
Trump lawyers sanctioned by US judge in ‘frivolous’ election suit
Judge: Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and other lawyers should have checked the former president's false voter fraud claims.
India lifts Boeing 737 Max jet ban, leaving China as last hurdle
The Max was grounded more than two years ago following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people.
Anticipating a wave of Afghan migration, Greece jumps into action
Athens employs surveillance tech and fortifies borders as chaos grips Kabul.
Pentagon: Explosion outside Kabul airport
Explosion kills at least 11 people, including children, Taliban official says.
Bitcoin’s 60 percent rally since its July lows may be fading
The largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 4.9 percent Thursday to $46,322.
UK defence minister embroiled in row over Kabul animal charity
Animal welfare campaigners accused Ben Wallace of leaving animals 'at the mercy of the Taliban' in Kabul.
Climate activists want a new US central bank chief — here’s why
Jerome Powell has drawn ire from Republicans for his policies on climate change, while progressives want him to do more.
Egypt partially reopens Rafah border crossing with Gaza
Egypt allows one-way traffic as Israel eases import restrictions for the besieged territory it has blockaded since 2007.
Afghan entrepreneur’s e-commerce app pivots to help during crisis
Aseel, a platform selling Afghan artisans’ goods abroad, has revamped its website to accept humanitarian aid for Kabul.
The race to succeed Merkel is heating up: What you need to know
With weeks until Germany's vote, none of the hopeful candidates are proving as popular as the outgoing chancellor.
Attack on Afghan reporter tests Taliban’s media freedom pledge
Ziar Khan Yaad from TOLO TV was attacked by apparent Taliban members, raising questions over media freedoms.
Thailand launches manhunt for policemen after torture video
Two police officers are being sought in connection with the torture death of a suspected drug dealer in early August.
India sees surge in COVID cases after harvest festival
India logs 46,164 new cases, the first time since July 7 the country's single-day infections went past the 45,000 mark.
Qatar rejects Amnesty report on ‘unexplained’ labourer deaths
Rights group calls on Qatar to do more to probe worker deaths, alleging that many fatalities had gone unexplained.
Senior UAE official meets Qatar’s emir in rare visit: State media
UAE National Security Adviser and brother of de facto ruler meets Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, reports say.
Migrant minors languish at emergency sites in US: Advocates
The sites were set up amid a surge in border crossings, but aren't suitable for long-term housing, advocates say.
In a bid to ease tensions, Israel says will allow goods into Gaza
Decision came after Palestinians demonstrated near the separation fence, calling on Israel to ease a crippling blockade.
Bangladesh garment workers, retailers extend workers’ safety pact
Major international retailers and trade unions extend their agreement on ensuring workplace safety at the factories.