Photos: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities
Demonstrators are calling on Columbia and other universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel.
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Before Israel’s war on Gaza: Other times US campuses became battlegrounds
Students from Columbia and other US universities have protested the Vietnam war, the Gulf war and racism in the past.
More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains
Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security prison in the town of Suleja.
Spain prosecutor seeks dismissal of corruption case against Sanchez’s wife
Group behind alleged influence peddling and business corruption complaint says case solely based on media reports.
US TikTok’s future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What’s next?
TikTok's Chinese owner has nearly a year to divest or face ban as US lawmakers say the company poses security threat.
Trump faces Supreme Court immunity test as ‘hush money’ trial continues
More witness testimony in New York as top court decides if Trump can be prosecuted in separate federal election case.
Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko
President also said there could be an 'apocalypse' if Russia used nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions.
Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves
Some victims found at two hospitals were 'buried alive' while others were 'executed' by the Israeli military.
Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests
The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated three-minute clip.
US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians
Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ground have seen little change.
Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme
The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden's election victory in 2020.
What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?
Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.
Qatar hails mediation ‘milestone’ as it hosts freed Ukrainian, Russian kids
Twenty reunited Ukrainian, Russian families are in Doha to receive support as part of Qatar’s ongoing mediation efforts.
At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia
Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.
Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend
New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and a US warship.
Deadly floods wreak havoc in Kenya’s capital
East Africa has been lashed by relentless downpours in recent weeks, as El Nino exacerbates the seasonal rainfall.
Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group
Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.
Spain’s prime minister halts public duties after wife accused of corruption
Pedro Sanchez says he will make an announcement on his political future next week.
Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel
Despite outcry over abuses in Gaza war, US president stresses that his commitment to Israel's security is 'ironclad'.
UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel
Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the Channel and panic took hold.