‘Terrorising a generation’: Israel arresting Palestinian children
Palestinians, legal experts, activists note worrying rise in number of minors being arrested during police crackdown.
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India, Pakistan should not change Kashmir status: UNGA president
UNGA president says the two nations should 'refrain' from taking steps that would alter the disputed territory's status.
Residents of India’s Lakshadweep islands resent gov’t’s new moves
Anger and fear in the islands whose administrator plans a slew of measures that threaten livelihood and ecology.
Germany recognises colonial-era massacres in Namibia as genocide
Germany will also ask forgiveness from Namibia for the 'immense suffering' caused during the massacres in 1904-1908.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai gets new sentence over democracy protests
Judge sentences Lai and seven others to jail for organising an unauthorised assembly on October 1, 2019.
Fake news alert: Taiwan fights disinformation as COVID surges
Researchers say China is behind much of the disinformation, which authorities worry will put lives at risk.
Indonesia jails banned group’s hardline leader for COVID breaches
Rizieq Shihab convicted over multiple breaches including daughter's wedding, which was attended by thousands.
US condemns violent security crackdown on Iraqi protesters
One demonstrator was shot dead and dozens injured during violence at a rally in Baghdad two days ago.
Hints to San Jose shooter’s motive emerge
An official motive still has not been determined, however, reports suggest Samuel Cassidy was a disgruntled employee.
US attorney general expands resources to combat hate crimes
Justice Department move follows passage of anti-hate crimes legislation in US Congress.
Black Lives Matter co-founder to step down amid criticism
Patrisse Cullors says 'right-wing attacks' nor criticism from Black organisers are reasons for her departure.
Hong Kong threatens bankers with jail time over Lai accounts
HSBC and Citi bankers ignoring the directive could see seven years in jail, according to Bloomberg News.
Africa needs 20m second AstraZeneca jabs in six weeks: WHO
UN health agency's Africa director says a pause in the vaccination campaign will lead to 'lost lives and lost hope'.
Sit back and enjoy the show! AMC soars past $14B market value
The US movie theatre company's stock is up more than 1,250% year-to-date, fuelled by retail investors and Reddit users.
US says it will not rejoin Open Skies treaty with Russia
The pact, from which Trump withdrew, allowed surveillance flights over military facilities in both countries.
A month on, Colombia continues to grapple with protest violence
Protesters plan a national strike on Friday as their demands grow and negotiations with the government lag.
Nigerian rescuers find dozens of bodies after boat tragedy
Officials say only 20 people were rescued when the wooden boat ferrying more than 150 passengers to a market sank.
UN rights council to investigate crimes during Gaza conflict
UN Human Rights Council will also probe 'systematic' abuses in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel.
Germany to fund projects in Namibia to atone for colonial crimes
Namibian government says Germany will fund infrastructure, healthcare and training projects over 30 years.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau apologises for WWII internments
Trudeau says Canada is sorry for fingerprinting and scrutiny of 31,000 Italian-Canadians during World War II.