At least 10 killed in South Sudan plane crash
The plane crashed at an airstrip in the eastern Jonglei state, killing 10, including pilots, the region's governor said.
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Palestinian Authority under fire for VIP vaccines
Palestinian human rights and civil society groups say the PA's COVID vaccination programme lacks transparency.
Colombia military operation kills 10 FARC dissidents
Colombian army bombs a base used by dissidents from the former FARC rebel group in Calamar, Colombia.
Six killed as Myanmar forces crack down on anti-coup protests
Local media say six protesters killed and many wounded after security forces open fire in Mandalay and Monywa.
Venezuela’s Guaido, US top diplomat discuss ‘return to democracy’
US secretary of state spoke to Venezuela's opposition leader, stressing the importance of a return to democracy.
Senegal opposition chief to appear in court over rape allegation
Summons came after Senegal's parliament voted to strip Sonko of legal immunity.
Multiple rockets land at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase: Officials
Multiple rockets land at airbase where US, coalition forces are based, according to coalition and Iraqi forces.
Attacks on health care in Syria take ‘catastrophic’ toll: IRC
International Rescue Committee report shows the devastating impact a decade of war has had on healthcare in Syria.
Sri Lanka church to hold Black Sunday for justice in 2019 attacks
Roman Catholic Church declares Black Sunday to seek justice for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attack.
Australian economy beats COVID blues to bounce back
Australia's economy beats expectations to expand 3.1 percent in the final quarter of 2020.
Rio Tinto chairman quits over Aboriginal site damage in Australia
Anglo-Australian mining giant triggered an outcry last year when it blew up the ancient rock shelters at Juukan Gorge.
Japan’s Yusaku Maezawa seeks artists for voyage around the Moon
Yusaku Maezawa launches search for eight people to join him as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon.
Erdogan promises stronger freedoms, human rights in Turkey
Turkey will improve the judiciary system, strengthen freedom of expression and organisation, president says.
Army, private firm, fighters accused of Mozambique war crimes
Hundreds of civilians in Cabo Delgado killed by rebels, gov't forces and private militia, Amnesty says.
Six Dr Seuss books with racist images won’t be published any more
Books by US author to go out of print include 'And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street' and 'If I Ran the Zoo'.
Morocco suspends contact with German embassy
Officials say decision in part due to 'deep misunderstandings' in Berlin's stance over Western Sahara.
Press watchdog sues Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
Reporters Without Borders files case against MBS in German court for 'crimes against humanity' for Khashoggi murder.
How a five-second social media clip took India, Pakistan by storm
Video shot by 19-year-old Dananeer Mobeen in northern Pakistan's Nathaigali mountains inspires hundreds of spin-offs.
Victims of anti-Asian attacks reflect a year into pandemic
US monitoring groups have recorded thousands of cases of discrimination against Asian Americans during the pandemic.
Austria, Denmark break ranks with EU to make vaccines with Israel
Move by European Union member states seen as a rebuke to the bloc's sluggish joint vaccine procurement programme.