Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe
Flight recorders of military plane found day after it crashed, killing 26, as president orders impartial investigation.
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Togo prime minister and government resign
Togo was due for political reshuffle since President Gnassingbe's re-election but changes were delayed by COVID-19.
Attackers kill at least 15 people in western Ethiopia
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission expresses alarm over surge in attacks against civilians in the region.
Canada charges man for lying about joining ISIL
Shehroze Chaudhry was arrested after allegedly lying about having a role with ISIL, performing execution-style killings.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone questioned in India drugs probe
Top actress questioned by the narcotics agency that is probing the film industry's alleged links with drug peddlers.
Lebanon PM-designate steps down amid impasse over gov’t formation
Political crisis continues as Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from 'the task of forming the government'.
Armenia opposition leader placed in detention
Prosecutors accuse Gagik Tsarukyan of financial crimes, including 'vote buying' during 2017 parliamentary election.
Sabah election: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin faces key test in state poll
A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls.
WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready
With coronavirus fatalities nearing 1 million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic.
African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll
Former president's candidacy was rejected on grounds he was handed a 20-year jail term by Ivorian court last November.
Japan’s Suga tells UN Tokyo is ‘determined’ to host Olympics
New PM Yoshihide Suga says Japan is determined to host Olympics 'as proof humanity has defeated' COVID-19 pandemic.
S Korea demands Pyongyang further probe official’s death at sea
Seoul says it will call for a joint probe into killing, which drew a rare apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
One ‘killed’ in Egypt as protesters demand el-Sisi resign
Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during 'Friday of rage' protests.
Oregon governor sending state police to Portland for protests
US city of Portland has been shaken by protests for more than three months following the police killing of George Floyd.
AOC withdraws from Yitzhak Rabin commemoration after criticism
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will not attend event for former Israeli prime minister, her office says.
Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for US Supreme Court: Reports
US president will name the conservative judge to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US media are reporting.
Some 3,500 companies sue over Trump-imposed Chinese tariffs
They are challenging what they call the unlawful escalation of the US trade war with China via imposition of tariffs.
Parisians react to attack near Charlie Hebdo’s former offices
Knife attack comes three weeks after start of high profile trial over 2015 assault on the satirical newspaper.
Military aircraft carrying aviation students crashes in Ukraine
Reports said most of those on board the plane were students at an aviation university run by the defence ministry.
Indian gov’t ‘sponsors Islamophobia’, Pakistan PM tells UN
In UNGA speech, Pakistani leader also denounces India's moves to cement control of Muslim-majority Kashmir