Trump warns Iran after rocket attack on US embassy in Baghdad
US president says ‘will hold Iran responsible’ as top advisers meet to discuss options to deter further attacks.
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Coalition of rights groups joins suit against Israeli firm NSO
Facebook last year filed a lawsuit against NSO, accusing it of subverting WhatsApp to hack into phones of activists.
Empty salons: Indonesia’s transgender women count cost of COVID
Beauty salons are one of the few industries that employ transgender women but few want to risk treatment in a pandemic.
Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs
Autopsy finds that Maradona, who died in November aged 60, had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.
Twitter followers of US gov’t accounts will not transfer to Biden
Twitter's decision will not affect Donald Trump's personal account, which has more than 88 million followers.
Morocco’s pledge to repay IMF loan suggests economic turnaround
Plan to repay the IMF points to a possible turnaround for Morocco, where tourism and exports have taken a hit this year.
Trump vetoes $740bn annual US defence bill
Despite Trump's objections, the US Congress is set to override a Trump veto for first time in his presidency.
Gunmen kill dozens in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz: Rights body
State-run Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says more than 100 people were killed in a dawn attack.
I’ll be home for Christmas: US hits the road despite COVID surge
Some five million people passed through airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday, US data showed.
Ex-leader Gbagbo’s party ends boycott of Ivory Coast elections
The move coincides with attempts to scale down a crisis sparked by President Ouattara's decision to seek a third term.
Bahrain calls for an end to Gulf dispute before regional summit
Manama's Supreme Defence Council declares need to 'end regional conflicts' peacefully amid thaw in relations.
Analysis: A turbulent 2020 spurs Greece to rearm
As Greece and Turkey wrap their most acrimonious year since 1974, Athens buys 18 French Rafale jets in $3bn deal.
COVID travel ban: UK Sikhs feed stranded truck drivers
Thousands of trucks destined for Europe have been held up in southeastern England amid fears over a new COVID strain.
Qatar begins COVID vaccination campaign
First phase of vaccination to prioritise people over 70, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions.
The life of Mahmoud Hussein, imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist
Without formal charges, senior reporter Hussein has now been illegally jailed for fours year in Egypt.
Two killed in Kabul shooting, bomb attack
Separate attacks on Wednesday amid speculation Taliban and Afghan government peace talks may be delayed further.
Pakistan says Indian shelling kills civilian in disputed Kashmir
A 50-year-old woman killed, three others, including a four-year-old child, wounded in the incident.
Vaccine hesitancy stirs in nearly COVID-free Singapore
First vaccines arrived this week with prime minister expected to be among first recipients to boost public confidence.
Anti-Modi Kashmiri alliance wins majority of seats in local polls
Alliance that favours self-governance in Kashmir has won 112 of a total of 280 seats in council elections.
France: Gunman, who shot dead 3 police officers, found dead
Police officers were killed while responding to a call over domestic violence in Puy-de-Dome.