Three things the White House wants from the Biden-Putin summit
The White House isn't expecting 'a big set of deliverables' but has a list of what they are 'seeking' out of the meeting
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Clean air group calls out China-backed coal plant in Bangladesh
The Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant in Chattogram, Bangladesh has been the site of deadly crackdowns on protests.
Arab states call for UNSC intervention over Ethiopian dam dispute
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Palestine on the agenda of Arab League foreign ministers' talks in Doha.
Rights groups decry Saudi execution of man accused of ‘rebellion’
Mustafa Hashem al-Darwish was arrested in May 2015 and charged with protest-related offences.
In Pictures: Illinois chemical plant explosion
Firefighters respond to a large fire at a Chemtool plant, and local officials call for evacuations in the area.
US unveils strategy to confront ‘domestic terror’ threats
White nationalists pose greatest threat, says Justice Department which may recommend passage of 'domestic terror' law.
Ilhan Omar may face censure for words on Israeli war acts
Republican members of the US House filed a resolution seeking to censure Omar for her criticism of Israel.
Mexico to step up vaccinations along US border ahead of reopening
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is in Mexico to discuss immigration and border security.
China nuclear reactor drama may be less concerning than politics
The lack of communication between China General Nuclear Power and Electricite de France SA could be cause for concern.
Gunmen kill four polio workers, wound three in Afghanistan’s east
Polio workers targeted in three locations in Jalalabad city - the latest in a series of attacks against health workers.
Somalia’s army camp rocked by deadly suicide attack
Suicide bomber stood among recruits queueing outside the General Dhegobadan Military Camp when the blast happened.
Once Africa’s promise, Nigeria is heaving under crime, few jobs
Policy missteps, entrenched corruption and an over-reliance on oil have pushed the country's economy to the brink.
UN readies for more displaced Afghans after foreign troops leave
UNHCR chief says contingency plans be prepared for more displaced civilians amid fears of renewed violence.
Indian court grants bail to activists arrested over Delhi riots
Court gives bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha, who were arrested under stringent terror law.
Kenya to reopen Mogadishu embassy ‘as soon as possible’
Somalia's invitation to resume full diplomatic ties accepted by Kenya, marking a thaw in the often-tense ties.
Palestinian medics on the front line fighting to save lives
Israeli forces and settlers are targeting Palestinian protesters - and the medics trying to rescue them.
UK’s biggest investor to drop insurer AIG and others over climate
The British asset manager said the companies had made insufficient progress on addressing climate change risks.
Biden seeks ‘predictable, stable’ Russia relations in Putin meet
Biden will balance a hard line with effort to re-engage with Moscow in first meeting between the leaders.
US Navy aircraft carrier USS Reagan enters South China Sea
Ship was accompanied by guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh and guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey in 'routine mission'.
With millions unemployed, gov’ts not worried about inflation
Governments can just keep interest rates low and spending high to support virus-hit economies.