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.
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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.
Tanzania COVID U-turn ‘a good move’ – but is it good enough?
After months of downplaying deadly disease, government officials have urged people to take precautions and wear masks.
Tunisia main party rallies supporters, escalating government dispute
A rally of tens of thousands in Tunisia's capital raises the spectre of competing protest movements.
Myanmar ramps up violent crackdown on anti-coup protesters
Security forces use rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades, signalling growing intolerance of anti-coup protests.
Kidnappers release 42 abducted from school in Nigeria
Twenty-seven students, three school staff and 12 members of their families were abducted last week by an armed gang.
‘Hold MBS accountable’: World reacts to US Khashoggi report
Calls for 'accountability' grow as US report finds Khashoggi killed by Saudi hit squad operating under command of MBS.
Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to take stranded Rohingya: FM
Foreign minister says Bangladesh not obliged to accept 81 Rohingya refugees adrift for almost two weeks in Andaman Sea.
US House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Included in the legislation are $1,400 direct payments to individuals and $400 a week unemployment benefit until August.
Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely after abduction, shooting
American singer's two French bulldogs recovered unharmed after being stolen by thieves who shot, wounded dog walker.