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.
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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.
Greek firefighters battle forest blaze for third day
Emergency service says the main front of the blaze under control as weather conditions improve.
UN envoy: Libya mercenaries a threat to entire North Africa
UN says at least 20,000 foreign fighters are in Libya, including Syrians, Russians, Sudanese, and Chadians.
Nigeria’s army chief, 10 others killed in plane crash
The incident occurred as the plane was landing at Kaduna airport 'due to inclement weather', the army says.
Biden meets Moon, appoints new US envoy for North Korea
Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in express 'deep concern' about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme at White House talks.
Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November
Presidency says neither caretaker PM nor opposition leader were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government.
Taiwan holds out hope for seat at World Health Assembly meeting
Five years after its exclusion, self-ruled island claimed by China still hopeful it will be able to attend as observer.
Biden: US will aid Palestinians in Gaza after bombings
His remarks came during a joint news conference with the South Korean president following a White House meeting.
US judge grills Apple’s Tim Cook in final minutes of Epic trial
Judge Gonzalez Rogers presses Cook on why Apple will not give users the option to buy lower-priced virtual goods.
Bitcoin ends week in freefall as China warns of crypto crackdown
The largest digital currency fell as much as 10 percent in late Friday, trading to as low as $35,636.
Hamas claims victory as Gaza celebrates ceasefire
Cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas after a devastating 11-day offensive is seen as a victory by Hamas.
Gaza: Daunting rebuilding task after 11 days of Israeli bombing
UN warns health facilities in danger of being overwhelmed and urges immediate access to Gaza for supplies and personnel.
True romance? White House couples up with dating apps on vaccines
Dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, Match and Bumble are offering incentives to people who got the jab.