Pope Francis visits Iraq’s war-ravaged north on last day of tour
Pope arrives in Erbil and is expected to visit Mosul, visit small Christian community of Qaraqosh.
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South Korea, US to hold scaled back military exercises
Though scaled back because of COVID, the drill is likely to infuriate N Korea, which calls it a 'rehearsal for war'.
Protests continue as Lebanon’s Hassan Diab threatens to stop work
Hassan Diab appeals to politicians to put aside differences, form a new cabinet as anger simmers over financial crisis.
Inuit group votes against supporting Nunavut mine expansion
Inuit communities have raised opposition to the proposal to expand an iron ore mine on Baffin Island in northern Canada.
Trump asks GOP groups to stop fundraising using his name: Reports
Trump lawyers ask three Republican groups to stop using his name and likeness in fundraising emails and on merchandise.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama receives COVID vaccine
The 85-year-old was inoculated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and encouraged others to get vaccinated.
Paraguay’s president asks all ministers to resign after protests
Mario Abdo Benitez is expected to announce changes to his cabinet after citizens protest handling of COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Descend on streets’: Senegal opposition calls for mass protests
Opposition movement urges people to take to the streets after four die in protests backing opposition leader Sonko.
US Senate narrowly passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief legislation
Senate passes amended version of stimulus bill in 50-49 vote, sending it back to the House for approval next week.
Tunisians rally to demand release of activist Rania Amdouni
Protesters gather in the capital demanding 'freedom for Amdouni' and other Tunisians arrested during demonstrations.
Will Biden’s return to multilateralism extend to the ICC?
Biden administration has yet to lift Trump-era sanctions, raising questions over its approach to the world tribunal.
‘Food security is security’: Brazil’s urban farm success story
Brazil's vulnerable communities embrace urban farming as food insecurity rises during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thai protesters defy ban on gatherings to demand leaders’ release
The youth-led protest movement that began last year has been reinvigorated by the arrests of prominent protest leaders.
Myanmar protests continue as UN urged to hear ‘desperate pleas’
Crackdown on anti-coup protesters continues in Myanmar as UN envoy calls on Security Council to take immediate action.
Egypt’s el-Sisi visits Sudan for Nile dam talks
Egypt and Sudan seek return to talks to achieve 'fair' and 'balanced' deal regarding filling of Ethiopia's mega-dam.
Afghan president ‘ready to discuss elections’ to advance talks
Ghani met US special envoy to Afghanistan in Kabul to discuss ways to accelerate peace negotiations with the Taliban.
Pope Francis urges Iraq’s Muslims, Christians to unite for peace
Pope Francis travelled to the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq to reinforce his message of interfaith tolerance.
Ivory Coast votes in a parliamentary poll amid political turmoil
Vote comes months after President Ouattara won a third term in a poll marred by unrest that killed at least 85 people.
Pakistani PM Khan wins vote of confidence amid opposition boycott
Imran Khan secured 178 votes against the 172 required to win vote of confidence, the speaker of the house announced.
Protests erupt over Paraguay’s handling of COVID-19
Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas on hundreds of rioters who gathered around the Congress building.