Iraq releases Iran-aligned commander Qasim Mahmoud Muslih
Muslih's release without prosecution is one of number of unsuccessful government attempts to crack down on armed groups.
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Tiny creature back to life 24,000 years in Siberian deep freeze
The story of an ancient being that comes back to life is a fiction writer's dream, says scientist.
Fastly blames software bug for major global internet outage
Fastly operates a group of servers strategically placed around the world to help customers move and store content.
‘Pind California’: US doctor camps with India’s agitating farmers
Cardiologist puts lucrative practice on hold to aid thousands of farmers protesting against farm laws outside New Delhi.
How a medical evacuation exposed Solomon Islands’ China challenge
Tensions are mounting after a prominent opponent of the country’s ‘One China’ policy was flown to Taiwan for treatment.
Nicaragua detains third presidential hopeful as criticism grows
Another potential challenger to Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega is arrested, prompting criticism from US diplomat.
US Double Eagle gold coin sells for record-smashing $18.9M
Sotheby's also auctioned off a British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp, issued in 1856, for a whopping $8.3 million.
Salvadoran woman jailed for suspected abortion released
Sara Rogel had been sentenced to a 30-year jail term for an abortion-related crime in El Salvador.
Israel to allow right-wing march through Jerusalem’s Old City
Statement from Netanyahu's office says march to go ahead 'in a format' to be agreed between police and organisers.
US agencies probe media leak of wealthiest Americans’ tax records
Media outlet ProPublica did not disclose how it obtained the IRS records it based its reporting on.
Harris hails ‘new era’ with Mexico during Lopez Obrador meeting
US and Mexico sign agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation on development in Central America.
‘Betrayal’: Namibian opposition MPs slam Germany genocide deal
Prime minister calls for unity but opposition MPs accuse gov't of sidelining them and the communities directly affected.
Pfizer to expand tests of COVID-19 vaccine in children below 12
New study to enroll thousands of children below 12 years at dozens of sites across the US, Finland, Poland and Spain.
Nigerians launch legal action against government’s Twitter ban
Lawsuit filed at ECOWAS court in Abuja calls for interim injunction restraining gov't from implementing suspensi
In Pictures: Mining tin from the sea in Indonesia
As tin reserves on land in Indonesia continue to twindle, miners are turning to the sea.
US: 2,100 migrant children may still be separated from parents
A Biden administration task force charged with reuniting families separated under Trump, has so far united 7 children.
Help wanted: US job openings hit record high
Job openings hit a record high while one in three businesses struggle to find skilled talent.
World reacts as UN court upholds Mladic genocide conviction
Joe Biden and Michelle Bachelet among those to praise judges' upholding of Bosnian Serb military leader's convictions.
Groups urge Biden to halt $735m weapons sale to Israel
Moving ahead with weapons sale gives 'green light' to Israeli abuses of Palestinians, rights advocates say.
Thousands flee after massacre in northern Burkina Faso
Government says 7,000 families have fled to Sebba after attackers killed 138 people in Solhan village.