Ethiopia PM says Tigray operation over after army seizes Mekelle
PM says operations in Tigray 'completed' after army 'in full control' of Mekelle; TPLF promises to keep fighting.
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Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassination: How the world reacted
Turkey describes Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's killing as 'act of terrorism' while EU calls it 'criminal' and urges 'restraint'.
Police hunt suspects after four killed on Indonesian island
Attackers also torched homes in Lembantongoa village in Central Sulawesi, including one used for regular prayers.
Pope Francis appoints first African American cardinal
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, DC, made headlines this year for criticising US President Donald Trump.
Iran may retaliate in Iraq for killing of scientist: Analysts
Analysts say the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh may trigger a violent response in Iraq.
In Biden’s hometown, election win brings some hope amid COVID-19
Residents of Wilmington, Delaware say they hope Joe Biden's presidential victory will spur much-needed help.
UN says Sudan needs $150m to help Ethiopian refugees
Sudan hosting more than 43,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Tigray into one of its most impoverished regions.
Thousands protest as France reels from police violence
Demonstrations take place nationwide against the security law which would restrict sharing images of police.
Brexit talks restart in person in London as clock ticks down
Negotiators meet in last-ditch bid to secure deal before the UK's transition period with the EU ends on December 31.
Malaysia will hold elections after coronavirus crisis is over: PM
Muhyiddin promises to hold polls after he averts showdown by winning parliamentary support for his administration's budget.
Six dead in clashes between rival protesters in southern Iraq
Members of October 2019 anti-government protest movement and Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters clash.
Poison gas, firing squads: US approves more execution methods
Outgoing Trump administration paves way for additional methods of executing prisoners sentenced to death.
Kashmiris vote in local elections, first since autonomy revoked
First of eight-phase polls to elect members of District Development Councils begins amid tight security.
Ethiopian offensive on Tigray capital has begun: Regional leader
TPLF's Debretsion Gebremichael says Makelle under 'heavy bombardment' as federal forces march towards the city.
Rouhani accuses ‘mercenary’ Israel of killing top Iran scientist
Iranian president accuses Israel of assassinating high-ranking nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Indian farmers continue anti-farm bills protests
Television images show some of them moving to the capital while thousands still remain on the outskirts of the city.
German far-right holds congress with COVID ‘hotspot potential’
About 600 members of AfD due to meet Saturday at an unused nuclear plant in Kalkar city defying pandemic warnings.
US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings
US accuses the four firms of 'transferring sensitive technology and items' to Iran's missile programme.
Honduras ex-President Zelaya stopped at airport with bag of money
Manuel Zelaya says he had been 'unjustly' detained at Toncontin airport and denies he owned the $18,000 cash.
French officers detained after camera caught beating of Black man
Three of the four are being questioned on suspicion of 'violence with a racist motive' after beating of music producer.