The hardline Israelis stoking violence in East Jerusalem
Far-right Israelis marched in the Old City during Ramadan chanting 'death to Arabs' last month.
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Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID outbreak
Fewer independent candidates than before are standing in this year's vote for the 500-seat National Assembly.
Samoa crisis deepens as head of state suspends parliament
Surprise order comes days before parliament was set to confirm Samoa's first change of government in nearly 40 years.
US to extend temporary deportation protection to Haitians
Temporary Protected Status shields Haitian citizens already in the US from deportation and grants them work permits.
UN urges ‘full adherence to ceasefire’ as life resumes in Gaza
The 11-day Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 248 people, including 66 children
DR Congo orders Goma evacuation after Mount Nyiragongo erupts
Thousands flee their homes as lava from Mount Nyirangongo approaches Goma airport.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro fined for breaking COVID public health rules
Jair Bolsonaro faces mounting public pressure and a Senate inquiry into his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Disgraceful’: AP slammed for sacking reporter amid Palestine row
US journalist Emily Wilder sacked by AP news agency after right-wing 'smear campaign' over her past Palestine activism.
Qatar pledges to help stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians
Qatari emir reiterates ongoing support to Palestinians in call with PA President Mahmoud Abbas after 11-day conflict.
Morocco wants investigation into Polisario chief’s Spain arrival
Spain's decision to host Polisario Front leader Ghali without telling Rabat has strained relations between both sides.
US police release footage of Black man’s violent 2019 arrest
Ronald Greene was shackled, beaten and forced to stay face-down during arrest in Louisiana, police footage shows.
China’s Mars rover takes first drive on surface of the red planet
Zhurong, China’s first Mars rover, has left its landing capsule and is now exploring the red planet's surface.
Migrant children in US: The ‘cards are stacked against’ them
Children travelling alone in search of protection are allowed into the US, but face a host of hurdles once they arrive.
COVID: ‘Black fungus’ adds to India’s woes, 4,194 deaths reported
States ordered emergency measures to counter a surge in the rare infection among coronavirus patients.
US top diplomat Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank next week
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit comes after ceasefire was reached to end deadly Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip.
Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court within days, military says
Deposed leader is healthy at home and will appear in court soon, Myanmar's military leader General Min Aung Hlaing says.
Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world
Demonstrations took place in London, Melbourne and Paris while more are scheduled in other big cities.
Ethiopia awards telecom licence to Safaricom-led consortium
The consortium, which includes Vodafone and Vodacom, paid $850m for the licence, officials say.
Return of Iraqis seen by US as easing threat from Syria camp
Many countries refuse to repatriate their citizens who came to join ISIL's 'caliphate'.
Hundreds arrested as Algeria cracks down on protest movement
Crackdown intensifies on pro-democracy Hirak movement by authorities.