US defence boss Austin meets Afghan president in unannounced trip
Lloyd Austin and President Ashraf Ghani discuss Afghan peace process and rising violence, presidential palace says.
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Here Are Some Incredible Photos Of The Iceland Volcano Eruption
Several killed in gov’t attack on hospital in northwest Syria
At least six civilians, including a child, were killed after government forces fired on a hospital in western Aleppo.
Houthis admit their forces caused fire at Yemen migrant centre
Group says 11 security personnel detained in connection with the blaze that left at least 45 migrants dead.
Canada’s Tories reject proposal to add climate change to policy
In virtual conference, 54 percent of the party's delegates vote against adding 'climate change is real' to policy book.
Saudi coalition launches air raids on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital
Saudi-led coalition carries out fresh air strikes against Iran-aligned group amid escalating fighting in Yemen's Marib.
Myanmar doctors kick off day of protests with dawn march
The rising death toll in Myanmar forces anti-coup protesters to turn to novel ways to show their opposition.
Long-dormant volcano that came to life in Iceland
Volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula flared to life in the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 900 years.
Record rains, flooding prompt evacuations in Australia
New South Wales state has issued more evacuation orders following the worst flooding in decades.
Pro-Kurdish MP holed up in Turkey’s parliament for days detained
HDP lawmaker Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu had stayed in parliament for four nights to protest against stripping of MP status.
Icelandic volcano subsiding after first eruption in 900 years
Authorities say the eruption of a long-dormant volcano is easing and should not interfere with air travel.
Anti-lockdown protests break out in Europe amid new COVID wave
As European countries brace for another wave of infections, new coronavirus restrictions are triggering unrest.
Polls open in Congo as main opposition party boycotts election
President Nguesso seeking to extend his 36-year reign while critics say vote won't be free and fair.
Philippines says 220 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef
Manila expresses concern about overfishing, destruction of marine environment, and risks to safety of navigation.
Evacuations ordered in Sydney amid ‘one-in-100-year floods’
Australian city braces for its worst flooding in decades as record rainfall causes its largest dam to overflow.
Congo: Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas hospitalised with COVID-19
Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas says he's 'fighting death' after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on eve of presidential vote.
‘Stop Asian hate’: Hundreds demand justice for Atlanta victims
Rally in Atlanta comes days after shootings at local spas left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.
Thousands protest against Netanyahu days before Israeli polls
Large crowds take to Jerusalem's streets, three days before Israel holds fourth general election in less than two years.
Brazil in talks with US to import extra COVID vaccines
South American country is struggling to contain a nationwide surge in coronavirus infections and deaths.
Local doctors angry as Kenya offers COVID vaccines to diplomats
Medics criticise move by gov't to offer jabs to diplomats even though it has not completed inoculating health workers.