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Ten years into Syria's devastating war, the country’s peace prospects have never been gloomier.
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Fighting intensifies between Houthis, Yemen gov’t forces in Marib
Dozens of fighters from both sides killed in 'unabated' fighting since Friday in Yemen's strategic province of Marib.
‘Protecting dignity’: Iran’s push to fight violence against women
A draft bill, nearly a decade in the making, could help empower women in Iran - if can clear the final legal hurdles.
In Pictures: Police escalate crackdown on protests in Myanmar
Security forces have stepped up violence against anti-coup demonstrators in Yangon and other cities in Myanmar.
New Zealand’s Auckland in lockdown for second time in a month
Jacinda Ardern announces seven-day lockdown in Auckland after authorities detect a community case of unknown origin.
Two reported dead, many hurt as Myanmar police fire at protesters
Police open fire on protesters in Yangon and Dawei, killing at least two and wounding dozens more, local media say.
Saudi Arabia ‘intercepts ballistic missile over Riyadh’
Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthis as state TV broadcasts footage of explosions in the air over Riyadh.
US authorises Johnson and Johnson’s COVID vaccine
Single-dose vaccine is the third authorised in the US and is 85 percent protective against severe illness.
El Salvador elections: President Bukele set to gain more control
Civil society groups raise concerns Sunday's vote could speed up deterioration of El Salvador's democratic institutions.
Pro-Trump Republicans dominate conservative conference
Amid internal Republican divide, Conservative Political Action Conference attendees heap praise on former president.
Palestinians shut West Bank schools as coronavirus variants surge
PA health ministry says intensive care units for COVID-19 patients have reached 95 percent occupancy in the West Bank.
Lebanon begins cleaning beaches after oil spill
Volunteers in southern Lebanon begin removing tar from beaches after oil spill that could endanger marine life.
Libya parliament to discuss new unity gov’t lineup on March 8
Speaker Aguila Saleh says session on confidence vote will take place in Sirte if participants' safety guaranteed.
Archeologists unearth intact ancient Roman chariot near Pompeii
Italian officials call the discovery of the four-wheeled carriage made of iron, bronze and tin 'exceptional'.
Iran: Perpetrators of ‘suspicious’ Iraq attacks must be found
Iran’s top diplomat tells Iraqi counterpart rocket attacks against US positions in Iraq could be aimed at harming ties.
Myanmar army fires ambassador to the UN after anti-coup speech
In a speech on Friday, Kyaw Moe Tun called on the United Nations to use 'any means necessary' to halt a military coup.
Ecuador health minister steps down over COVID vaccine roll-out
Juan Carlos Zevallos is latest government official in South America to resign over coronavirus vaccine scandals.
Armenian president rejects army chief’s dismissal after PM order
PM Nikol Pashinyan had urged President Armen Sarkissian to fire army's chief of staff after accusing military of coup.
Inuit voices grow louder in fight over Nunavut mine expansion
Inuit communities in northern Canada say they fear iron ore mine expansion will harm wildlife and cultural practices.
Thousands mark anniversary of Kremlin critic Nemtsov’s murder
Opposition supporters laid flowers on a bridge in Moscow where Boris Nemtsov was killed six years ago.