Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete banned content
Ruling comes amid continuing push by Moscow to exert more influence over foreign social media platforms.
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Inconsolable tears as ‘huge’ crisis unfolding in Mozambique
Thousands of displaced people stream into Pemba and other parts of northern Mozambique after attack on town of Palma.
Abiy Ahmed finally came clean about Eritrean troops. What next?
Added to mystery why Ethiopian PM did not admit this earlier is further uncertainty about effect of withdrawal promise.
US added 916,000 jobs in March, but COVID uptick may offset gains
The reopening of businesses with higher capacity limits have helped firms rehire, and consumer confidence is high.
US ‘open’ to direct talks with Iran at meeting on nuclear deal
US and Iranian officials will be in the same city for the meeting, but there are currently no plans to meet directly.
Denmark: Plan to further limit ‘non-Western’ residents draws ire
The government has proposed further reducing the number of 'non-Western' residents allowed to live in some areas.
Families of victims seek justice over French air strike in Mali
France denies UN report that 19 unarmed civilians were killed in a January air strike on a remote Malian village.
Russia warns NATO against deploying troops to Ukraine
Moscow will act to 'ensure its security' if the alliance intervenes in the conflict, which has seen fresh fighting.
Suicide bomber kills herself and her baby in Tunisia
Tunisia's interior ministry says the child the woman was carrying died on the spot and another small girl was wounded.
Fears of low turnout as Bulgarians prepare to vote in pandemic
Daily infection rates reached a record high days before Sunday's vote, in which new populist groups will participate.
Oxfam suspends DR Congo staff over sexual misconduct claims
The British charity says two staff members suspended as part of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.
G7 urges ‘swift’ Eritrean troop withdrawal from Tigray
Call for 'unconditional' pullback comes as International Crisis Group warns of prolonged deadlock in Tigray.
Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering COVID-19 woes
Worshippers mark a second annual Holy Week under various movement restrictions amid outbreaks fanned by new variants.
Seven Texas officers fired after probe into Black inmate’s death
Oficers violated policies and procedures of the sheriff's office prior to the death of Marvin Scott III.
Anti-India protests erupt in Kashmir after troops kill 3 rebels
At least four civilians injured in protest against killing of three suspected rebels by Indian soldiers in Kashmir.
Syrian refugee quits bid for German parliament seat over racism
Calls grow to protect minority politicians after Tareq Alaows, of Germany's Green party, received death threats.
Saudi FM: Deal with Israel will be ‘extremely helpful’ for region
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says such a move depends on progress of peace process.
Niger’s Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup
Mohamed Bazoum inaugurated in capital Niamey - marking the first democratic transfer of power in the country.
‘Divisive and discriminatory’: UK MPs to oppose COVID passports
Legislators from across the political spectrum condemn plans to use certificates as an authoritarian step.
Muslim body in India seeks end to dowries, lavish weddings
AIMPLB issues 11-point guideline asking the community to hold simple weddings following suicide by woman over dowry.