US sanctions Syrian prisons, officials for human rights abuses
The Department of the Treasury said sanctions promote accountability for abuses committed against the Syrian people.
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Amid tensions, US and Russia hold ‘substantive’ arms talks
The meeting between top diplomats led to no breakthroughs, but the two sides are agreeing to meet again in September.
Peru’s Castillo faces major challenges as presidency begins
Pedro Castillo is sworn in as president amid a coronavirus crisis, deep societal divisions and political instability.
Fresh refugee arrivals in Turkey renew anti-migrant sentiments
A growing number of Afghans are arriving in Turkey, putting pressure on Brussels-Ankara deal on migrants.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says US economy is improving
US Fed gently signalled it would be prepared to reconsider current monetary policy should risks to recovery emerge.
Germany charges Syrian doctor with crimes against humanity
Alla Mousa is accused of 18 counts of torturing people in military hospitals in the Syrian cities of Homs and Damascus.
COVID-19 still has a ‘devastating toll’ on the Americas: PAHO
During the last week, more than 1.26 million new cases and nearly 29,000 deaths in the Americas have been reported.
China court jails billionaire pig farmer for ‘provoking trouble’
Sun Dawu, chairman of Dawu group, was handed 18 years in jail on a range of charges, including 'provoking trouble'.
Stone Age axe dating back 1.3 million years unearthed in Morocco
Researchers find North Africa's oldest Stone Age hand-axe manufacturing site, dating back 1.3 million years.
Peru swears in new President Pedro Castillo
Former teachers' union leader faces challenges of forming a cabinet, tackling COVID-19 crisis and uniting the nation.
Robinhood banks on retail trader loyalty in IPO debut
The trading app said it will reserve up to 35% of shares for its app users at the pre-trading range of $38 to $42 a pop.
AR-15 rifle maker offers $33M settlement to Sandy Hook families
Settlement is being offered in a lawsuit over how the rifle maker marketed the firearm to the public.
Kandahar residents fear Taliban advance on Afghan city
Thousands of Afghans displaced and many forced to flee to safer places as Taliban surrounds Kandahar city.
Bangladesh evacuates 10,000 Rohingya after deadly landslides
Rohingya from refugee camps as well as local residents moved to safer areas after 14 killed in landslides, flash floods.
Fries with that? McDonald’s sales soar on crispy chicken sandwich
As its dining rooms reopened, the fast food giant drew customers in with new products like its crispy chicken sandwich.
‘Unprecedented’ restitution: US returns antiquities to Iraq
The 17,000 items date back 4,000 years and will be flown back to Iraq with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
Armenia says 3 soldiers killed in gun battle with Azeri forces
Both countries report escalation and blame the other side for initiating the deadly border clashes.
China is building a 2nd base for nuclear missiles, say analysts
Researchers in the US say China is carrying out 'the most significant expansion of the Chinese nuclear arsenal ever'.
In its latest crackdown, China intensifies focus on real estate
Rising real estate prices have worsened income inequality and the government crackdown aims at avoiding social unrest.
Thousands of scientists warn climate tipping points ‘imminent’
Researchers say ‘overexploitation of the Earth' has seen many of its 'vital signs' deteriorate to record levels.