Outrage after Indian army accused of ‘staged Kashmir killing’
Army says it killed rebels, but victims' families say the three were murdered in another case of 'staged gunfight'.
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Iran gov’t approves bill to combat violence against women
Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president for women and family affairs, dedicated the move to 'worthy and patient Iranian women'.
UK judge blocks US request to extradite Assange
UK judge says WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to face espionage charges because he is at risk of suicide.
Iran says it has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at Fordow site
In a breach of the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran says it has resumed 20 percent uranium enrichment at the Fordow nuclear site.
S Africa COVID variant more infectious than UK strain: Hancock
British Health Minister Matt Hancock says he is 'incredibly worried about the South African variant' as cases surge.
French-Irish teen’s 2019 death a ‘misadventure’: Malaysia court
Body of Nora Anne Quoirin, who had learning difficulties, was found near holiday resort where her family was staying.
The Nigerian scientist sequencing new COVID strain as cases rise
Sunday Omilabu says information he gathers will help battle the spread of the disease in Africa's most populous nation.
Poachers’ paradise: Gulf hunts fuel Pakistan falcon trafficking
For years, Pakistan has stood at the nexus of the falcon trade, which though officially banned, is on the rise.
UK: Dialysis patient, 82, first to get Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
As the UK rolls out a second vaccine, Brian Pinker is first in line at a hospital near the lab where it was developed.
Japan weighs state of emergency amid ‘severe’ COVID-19 surge
PM mulls emergency declaration for greater Tokyo area amid record high COVID-19 cases.
Israeli prosecutors detail corruption charges against Netanyahu
Case relates to Israeli PM promoting Bezeq telecom company in exchange for positive coverage on its Walla news site.
CAR rebels attack and enter town before poll results announced
Southern Bangassou town partially captured day before authorities are due to declare results of presidential election.
US carrier to stay in Gulf due to Iranian ‘threats’: Pentagon
Pentagon reverses decision within days, citing 'recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump'.
Biden, Trump to converge on Georgia before pivotal US Senate vote
The two races will determine which party controls the chamber and how difficult Biden's first years in office could be.
Nancy Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speaker
US Congress convenes for start of a new session as a Republican fight looms over the presidential election results.
Lebanon: Several hurt in gas warehouse blast near Syria border
The Lebanese Red Cross said it dispatched rescue teams to the warehouse where there was an explosion of gas canisters.
Trump urges Georgia official to overturn vote in leaked call
Trump allegedly pushed top election official in Georgia to recalculate state result in call obtained by Washington Post.
Egypt to probe four COVID deaths due to alleged lack of oxygen
Relative of one of the patients says deaths were caused by a lack of oxygen at a government-run hospital.
Nile dam dispute: Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia agree to hold more talks
The three counties will hold more talks over disputed dam this month after previous negotiations failed to reach a deal.
US tops 350,000 COVID deaths amid fears of new surge
The grim milestone comes as the vaccine roll-out in the US has been slower than anticipated.