‘No other home’: Refugees in Kenya camps devastated over closure
Kenya has given ultimatum to UN refugee agency to present plan over closure of two camps housing over 400,000 people.
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In Pictures: Moroccan mimics Charlie Chaplin to mask hardships
The former sports photographer sees parallels between himself and the screen legend.
Mozambique: ‘Significant’ number of fighters dead in Palma battle
As thousands seek refuge in Pemba, aid workers worry about pressure on food supplies after armed group attack.
Turkey’s Canal Istanbul dispute explained
Controversy in Turkey over mega waterway project and key international treaty leads to arrest of retired admirals.
Mass testing to begin as UK steps further out of lockdown
Twice-weekly checks will ensure the vaccination drive is 'not wasted', says Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
What to expect as Iran and world powers head for nuclear talks
Negotiations on Tuesday begin a lengthy but vital process to restore Iran’s landmark 2015 nuclear accord.
At the Moldova-Romania border, pandemic lays bare inequality
The two countries might share the same language, but here's a glimpse at the difference a border can make.
South Korea’s LG to shut its loss-making smartphone division
Dropping out of competitive smartphone market will let it focus on growth areas such as smart homes, electric car parts.
Bangladesh enforces weeklong lockdown amid spike in COVID cases
Seven-day lockdown sees all domestic travel, including flights, suspended, and malls and shops shut.
Israel: PM Netanyahu accused of ‘illegitimate use’ of power
Prime minister appears in court at his corruption trial as President Rivlin begins talks on who should lead the gov't.
At least 113 killed in Indonesia, E Timor floods, landslides
Dozens more still missing after cyclone Seroja hit Indonesia and East Timor, triggering flash floods and landslides.
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah vows to disobey ‘keep silent’ order
Hamzah, 41, says he was ordered to stay in his Amman palace but would defy the limits on his freedom of movement.
Afghan president proposes three-phase peace roadmap: Report
Ghani will put forward a three-phase peace roadmap for Afghanistan during a proposed meeting in Turkey, Reuters reports.
Malaysia’s Najib appeals 1MDB-linked corruption conviction
During appeal, defence lawyers will argue Najib Razak had no knowledge of the transactions into his accounts.
Algeria police probe teen protester’s claim of sex abuse
The 15-year-old was arrested in Algiers during a protest as part of the pro-democracy Hirak movement.
Colombia to extend coronavirus restrictions as infections rise
Nightly curfews will vary depending on intensive care unit occupancy rates in various Colombian cities, president says.
Kosovo parliament elects Vjosa Osmani as new president
The 120-seat parliament gave 71 votes to Osmani amid an opposition boycott, making her Kosovo's second female president.
Taiwan transport minister to step down after deadly train crash
Lin Chia-lung said he 'took full responsibility' and will leave office once the initial rescue work is completed.
Protest parties surge in Bulgaria election: Exit polls
Exit polls show the ruling centre-right GERB will be the largest party but anti-establishment parties also surge.
Republican senator urges scaled-down US infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden's wide-reaching, $2.25 trillion proposal includes investments in roads, bridges and green energy.