China running 380 detention centres in Xinjiang: Researchers
Australian study finds camps have expanded, despite claims that Uighurs were being released.
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‘Not justice’: Anger in Louisville after Breonna Taylor charges
Two police officers shot after grand jury decides not to pursue murder or manslaughter charge in 26-year-old's death.
Integrity of Myanmar polls questioned amid conflict, pandemic
Observers say conflict, coronavirus lockdown and restrictions to information pose hurdles to electoral process.
Chinese-owned TikTok asks US judge to block Trump’s download ban
Chinese media have denounced pressure by the US on TikTok's owner to sell the popular app to American firms.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone summoned by police in drugs probe
The death of actor Sushant Singh has sparked a media storm with some calling for wider probe into 'drugs mafia'.
Japan and S Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on N Korea: PM
Yoshihide Suga says it is time to mend frayed ties in call with South Korea's president Moon Jae-in.
North Korea shot, burned body of missing S Korean official: Seoul
South Korea condemns 'brutal' killing of fishery official and urges Pyongyang to punish those involved in the incident.
Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions
Beleaguered leader urges end to 'coercive measures' while opposition leader calls for 'decisive action' to oust Maduro.
Britain finally launches COVID-19 app in England and Wales
Launch is four months behind schedule and comes as cases soar to levels not seen since May.
Trump-Nixon letters highlight unique relationship
The former US president and Trump exchanged letters in the 1980s, years after Nixon resigned amid the Watergate scandal.
Exiled Saudi dissidents launch opposition party
Group of Saudi dissidents in exile announce launch of an opposition party on anniversary of the kingdom's founding.
California vows to ban sale of new petrol vehicles in 2035
US West Coast state to join 15 nations that have set similar goals in order to fight climate change.
Rights groups blast Greece for asylum violations
Oxfam and WeMove Europe say Greek asylum law makes it deliberately easy to disqualify asylum applicants.
Nigeria fuel tanker crash kills 23 people
Children among those dead as petrol tanker overturns and catches fire on busy highway in central state of Kogi.
One-dose COVID-19 vaccine tested as US experts say no corners cut
A single-dose vaccine is being tested by US authorities; some question its efficacy as Trump pushes for fast delivery.
Saudi king denounces Iran’s ‘expansionism’ in fiery UN speech
King Salman reiterates 2002 Arab peace initiative is the basis for a 'comprehensive and just solution' for Palestinians.
Sudan discusses Arab-Israeli peace with US officials
Sudanese officials held 'serious and frank talks' on the future of Arab-Israeli peace and a two-state solution.
China condemns US ‘obstruction’ as it aims to go carbon neutral
China's 'unexpected and eye-opening' climate change announcement resets the ambition of global warming action.
South Sudan government figures embezzled $36m: UN panel
The UN report released on Wednesday says the figure 'may not reflect the whole picture'.
Taliban kills 28 police officials as Doha peace talks continue
Officials said the Taliban launched a wave of attacks on security checkpoints in southern Afghanistan overnight.