EU to launch inquiry into complicity in Croatia border violence
Complaint by Amnesty International argued the European Commission failed to ensure respect for rights of migrants.
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Albayrak resignation: What it means for Turkey’s government
Berat Albayrak, who is President Erdogan's son-in-law, quit his role as Turkey’s finance minister in an Instagram post.
Catholic Church prioritised reputation over children: UK inquiry
Report finds Catholic Church in England and Wales consistently failed to protect children from sexual abuse.
High court argues healthcare as Trump blocks Biden: 500 words
The Affordable Care Act takes centre stage as Biden plans speech to advocate for maintaining and improving the law.
Tigray conflict: Ethiopian refugees, soldiers cross into Sudan
Local authorities in Sudan prepare refugee camp for fleeing Ethiopians, while aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis.
Nepal to offer free COVID-19 tests and treatment as cases surge
The move comes after the top court asked the Communist government to provide free treatment as cases approach 200,000.
Delhi residents complain of breathlessness as air quality worsens
New Delhi's overall air quality index touched 488 - more than 30 times the World Health Organization's safe limit.
Mali’s ex-President Amadou Toumani Toure dies aged 72
The former army general had won acclaim for pursuing democratic reforms before being toppled by a military coup in 2012.
Tensions persist despite Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal: Live news
Agreement sparks outrage in Armenia, with angry protesters storming government headquarters in Yerevan.
Despite ban, Europe’s largest right-wing rally may go ahead
Nationalists say they will ignore calls by mayor to ban annual Independence March in Warsaw due to COVID-19.
Saeb Erekat, longtime spokesman for the Palestinians, dies at 65
Veteran negotiator and prominent spokesman for the Palestinians died after being infected by coronavirus.
Obituary: Erekat, negotiator, public face of Palestinian cause
Longtime chief Palestinian negotiator Erekat was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 8 and his health deteriorated.
Turkey appoints ex-Deputy PM Lutfi Elvan as finance minister
Elvan appointed after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepts the resignation of son-in-law Berat Albayrak.
Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict explained in 500 words
Fears mount of protracted conflict in Ethiopia as PM Abiy's government declares war on northern Tigray region.
Jordan holds parliamentary elections amid coronavirus surge
Jordan's government is more representative than others in the Middle East, but most power is held by King Abdullah II.
Ethiopian military seizes airport as fighting rages in Tigray
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed says he is not ignoring international warnings over the escalating Tigray conflict.
Turkey: Azerbaijan achieved ‘sacred success’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
Ankara lauds Baku, its close ally, for an 'important gain on the battleground and table', amid deal to end conflict.
ISIL-linked attackers behead 50 people in northern Mozambique
Witnesses say the assailants herded victims onto a football pitch in the village of Muatide where they were killed.
Brazil halts trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Trials stopped after 'adverse' incident involving vaccine that has become political football in Brazil.
Barr tells US prosecutors to probe claims of vote irregularities
Attorney general authorises election inquiry, but urges prosecutors not to pursue 'fanciful or far-fetched claims'.