Shenzhou-12: China to launch first human spaceflight since 2016
Shenzhou-12, meaning 'Divine Vessel', will be the third of 11 missions needed to complete China's space station by 2022.
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Myanmar’s detained Aung San Suu Kyi to face Naypyidaw court
Analysts say army chief Min Aung Hlaing determined to sideline hugely popular leader and reshape political landscape.
Has Nigeria benefitted from democracy?
It's been more than 20 years since Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule but millions are still struggling.
Algeria cancels France 24’s operating license: State media
The government alleged the outlet had shown 'clear and repeated hostility' towards Algeria and its institutions.
World reacts to new government in Israel, end of Netanyahu era
Several world leaders congratulate the new government as Palestinians see little prospect for change.
‘Huge step’: Relatives of Guatemala disappeared hope for justice
Retired military officials will stand trial on charges of disappearing and killing dissidents in 1980s during civil war.
More opposition leaders arrested in widening Nicaragua crackdown
Critics accuse President Daniel Ortega of cracking down on opponents ahead of elections set for later this year.
End of the road for Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving PM
Netanyahu's 12-year stretch as prime minister ends after opposition leader Yair Lapid forms new government without him.
India: Fire rips through Rohingya camp, leaving hundreds homeless
Hundreds of Rohingya rendered homeless after a massive fire razes Rohingya camp in the Madanpur Khadar area of Delhi.
Deadly missile attack targets hospital in Syria’s Afrin
The shelling, in an area controlled by Turkey-backed fighters, killed at least 13 people and injured 27.
Greece: Four Afghan migrants jailed over Moria camp fire
Lawyers for the defendants denounce 'lack of sense of fairness' after a court found the pair guilty of arson.
Moroccan landlords refuse to rent out space for Israeli mission
Nearly six months into his deployment to Morocco, Israel’s head of mission is still working from his hotel.
Spain’s right rallies against plan to pardon Catalan separatists
Right-wing opposition accuses leftist PM of caving in to pressure from separatist parties, which back the government.
Tunisians rally against police brutality in working class areas
Violent protests come after a widely circulated video showing police stripping and beating young man emerged last week.
Kabul neighbourhood, home to Hazaras, stunned by wave of attacks
Once considered a safe haven for Hazara Shia Muslims, Dasht-e-Barchi has come under increased attacks in recent years.
Israel’s Knesset to vote on new government, end Netanyahu’s reign
Opponents sing and dance outside Netanyahu's residence in anticipation of the end of his 12 years as prime minister.
Niger: Attack on Seini Oumarou’s home kills guard
Two men on a motorbike attack home of Seini Oumarou, president of Niger's National Assembly.
Peru’s Fujimori clings to fraud claim as Castillo nears win
Keiko Fujimori's supporters rally in Lima alleging fraud in Peru's presidential runoff as vote counting nears an end.
‘Non-working week’ declared in Moscow as COVID-19 cases jump
Mayor says the spread of the coronavirus infection 'has sharply deteriorated' in the Russian capital.
G7 leaders attempt to rival China with infrastructure project
The 'Build Back Better World' project is aimed squarely at competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative.