Nikol Pashinyan: From street protester to embattled Armenian PM
Pashinyan has faced calls to quit from critics angered by his handling of last year's Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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Protests rock Armenia as PM slams ‘coup’ attempt: Live updates
Pashinyan faces calls to quit over his handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, but his supporters have come out in force.
Libya’s new PM to unveil transitional government
PM-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah set to name a transitional government tasked with unifying the war-torn nation.
Italy holds state funeral for ambassador, bodyguard killed in DRC
The victims were kidnapped and fatally shot while travelling in a UN World Food Programme convoy.
Hunger-striking Ethiopia politicians ‘deteriorating’ in jail
Jailed opposition politicians have been on hunger strike for almost a month over their treatment by the government.
India’s health workers baulk at taking homegrown COVID vaccine
Only 11 percent of 10.5m use Bharat Biotech shot as government struggles to convince health and front-line workers.
Indonesia searches for missing after deadly gold mine collapse
At least 15 survivors found in search of the missing after an illegal mine in Sulawesi province collapsed.
Muslim victims of 2020 Delhi violence ‘losing hopes of justice’
Victims say they have come up against the police's repeated refusal to investigate complaints against Hindu rioters.
Israel asked US not to lift Trump-era ICC sanctions: Report
The US and Israel had previously condemned the court for opening the door to alleged Israeli war crimes probe.
At least 14 killed at religious site in CAR: Amnesty
Rights group calls for investigation amid clashes between Central African Republic security forces and armed groups.
China’s Xi declares ‘complete victory’ against rural poverty
China says about 98.99 million people in countryside have been lifted out of poverty in the last eight years.
British law professor under fire over ‘Islamophobic’ statements
University of Bristol students seek apology and review of a module they say expresses 'bigoted' views on Islam.
In Greece, ‘Me Too’ allegations rattle the cabinet
Culture minister Lina Mendoni is facing calls to resign over rape accusations levelled at one of her appointees.
Armenia PM warns of coup attempt after army seeks his resignation
Tensions between Nikol Pashinyan and the military are rising as new anti-government protests gain momentum.
Pakistan offers Sri Lanka $50m credit line for defence purchases
The two countries also agree to increase intelligence sharing and cooperation on security issues.
Wildfire victims sue PG&E’s former management for neglect
California company accused of 'dereliction of duty', claimants fear it will not be able to pay $13.5bn settlement.
Niger opposition leader alleges election fraud, declares victory
Mahamane Ousmane insists 'fraud' committed 'pretty much everywhere in all of Niger's regions'.
Rebound: Bitcoin rises after volatile crypto swing
The digital token rose as much as 7 percent on Wednesday after sinking 13 percent on Tuesday.
Venezuela expels head of EU delegation after new sanctions
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said Isabel Brilhante had 72 hours to leave the country.
Rage boils over amid Argentina’s unrelenting femicide crisis
Femicide of 18-year-old Ursula Bahillo pushed thousands into the streets of Buenos Aires this month to demand action.