Children suffer as fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray drags on
Conflict raging in remote Tigrayan towns leaves civilians with life-changing injuries and healthcare centres devastated.
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Put migrant protections at heart of US policy, rights groups urge
Migrant advocates call for rights-based approach ahead of Vice President Harris' visit to Guatemala and Mexico.
Mexico votes in widely anticipated midterm elections
More than 20,000 posts are up for grabs, Mexico's electoral body says, while nearly 95 million people are eligible to vote.
Peru heads to the polls to elect president in polarised race
Peruvians will make a choice between right-wing populist Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Pedro Castillo.
Somaliland elections: Opposition parties win majority of seats
Two opposition parties in Somalia's breakaway region announce political alliance, securing parliamentary majority.
Jordan security forces injured during night ‘riots’ in Amman
Tribal supporters of a lawmaker who was banned from Parliament clash with police in Jordan's capital, authorities said.
Two drones shot down above Iraq base housing US troops: Military
The US's C-RAM defence system shoots down the drones above the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq's western desert, army says.
El Salvador President Bukele wants Bitcoin as legal tender
The move, if approved, would make El Salvador the first country to formally accept cryptocurrency as legal money.
Black box recovered from fire-stricken ship sinking off Sri Lanka
The authorities say the data recorder will be handed over to local law enforcement agencies investigating the fire.
‘Sea snot’ on Turkey’s shores alarms residents
Huge mass of marine mucilage has bloomed in Turkey's Marmara, as well as in the adjoining Black Sea and Aegean Sea.
Thailand concerned over violence in Myanmar
Thai foreign ministry urges Myanmar military to implement a 'five-point consensus' reached during ASEAN talks.
‘Houthi missile attack’ kills at least 17 in Yemen’s Marib
The attack comes as Omani delegation arrives for mediating peace talks between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels.
Nicaragua police detain another opposition presidential hopeful
Arturo Cruz's detention comes three days after presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro was placed under house arrest.
Roadside bomb kills 11 people in northern Afghanistan
Blast occurs hours before Taliban leaders and UN officials met in Qatar to discuss the Afghan peace process.
US to donate 750,000 COVID jabs to Taiwan amid China row
US donation comes after Taiwan accused China of trying to block the island from accessing vaccines internationally.
UN ‘outraged’ as death toll in Burkina Faso attack rises to 132
Burkina Faso mourns as UN chief calls on countries to redouble efforts to fight 'violent extremism'.
Nigerians breaking Twitter ban rules could be prosecuted
Abuja's chief legal officer orders prosecution of anyone who refuses to follow the government's block on social network.
Al Jazeera denounces Israeli assault and arrest of its journalist
Network condemns Givara Budeiri's arrest, says 'systematic targeting' of staff violates 'all international conventions'.
Dutch woman and three children repatriated from Syrian ISIL camp
Kurdish-led administration in Syria's northeast handed over the group to a delegation from the Netherlands on Saturday.
Iran’s presidential candidates clash amid disqualification row
From threatening prosecution to exchanging allegations, aspirants pull no punches in their first debate.