South Africa calls up army reserves to halt unrest
Looting and violence engulfing South Africa for days ebb ahead of an expected surge in soldiers on the streets.
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Death toll rises in ‘devastating’ German floods
Record rainfall in western Germany caused rivers to burst their banks, destroying homes and killing several people.
India’s internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
Law puts digital platforms under direct government oversight, but critics worry it may lead to outright censorship.
Top EU court rules hijab can be banned at work
European Union court rules companies may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions.
Moon ‘wobble’, rising seas to cause flooding surge: NASA study
The combination of the Moon's natural cycle and climate change is projected to cause flooding to surge in the 2030s.
Afghan gov’t claims it retook border crossing, Taliban denies
Taliban dismisses Afghan gov't claim that a crucial border crossing with Pakistan was recaptured by government forces.
Iraqi Shia leader al-Sadr says will not take part in October vote
Muqtada al-Sadr says he is withdrawing support from current government and the one that will be elected to replace it.
US stocks edge higher after Fed chief talks up ongoing stimulus
The S&P 500 closed slightly higher after Federal Reserve Chair Powell argued for continued stimulus before Congress.
Western US wildfires force hundreds from their homes
'If you don't leave, you're dead,' sheriff deputies and state troopers warn residents as the 'Bootleg' fire encroaches.
More than 300 Afghans flee into Tajikistan as Taliban advances
Tajikistan border guards say the refugees 'fled from the Taliban to save their lives'.
What triggered the recent violence in South Africa?
Days of unrest in South African have exposed issues of poverty and inequality.
Risk of ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus surge in Middle East: WHO
Significant increases in cases in Libya, Iran, Iraq and Tunisia, with sharp rises expected in Lebanon and Morocco.
COVID cases rise again in US amid lagging vaccination rates
Parts of the country are running up against widespread vaccine resistance and a fast-spreading Delta variant.
After 10 days of hiccups, Brazil’s Bolsonaro may need surgery
Brazilian president's office says Jair Bolsonaro is suffering an intestinal blockage and may need emergency surgery.
Migrant deaths nearly doubled in first half of 2021
At least 1,146 people died attempting to reach Europe by sea in the first six months of this year.
Ex-DRC PM Matata placed under house arrest for embezzlement
Constitutional Court takes action against Matata pending an investigation into embezzlement charges.
India to China: ‘Unilateral change of status quo not acceptable’
India, China agreed to 'seek a mutually acceptable solution' to the border problem after meeting of foreign ministers.
Turkey, Israel want to improve ties after presidents’ call: AKP
Turkey's Erdoğan calls Israel's new president but both sides say the other must move first for any rapprochement.
Lebanon’s Hariri presents cabinet to president to end deadlock
PM-designate awaits President Michel Aoun's response to new cabinet proposal that could end nine months of deadlock.
‘Staggering loss’: Overdose deaths spike in US during pandemic
The US was already fighting a serious opioid epidemic; the pandemic exacerbated the crisis, new statistics show.