Rwandan doctor given 24-year jail sentence in France over 1994 genocide
Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been found guilty on charges of genocide despite denying any wrongdoing.
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EU reaches agreement to overhaul migration system, tighten asylum rules
Rights groups and some political parties say pact is 'unworkable' and will lead to 'surge in suffering'.
Sanctions on Russian oil have failed. Were they ever meant to succeed?
Western sanctions imposed a year ago have hardly dented Russia’s ability to wage war.
‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children
Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.
Can Donald Trump still run for US president after Colorado court ruling?
The Colorado Supreme Court has declared Trump ineligible to run for presidency over his role in 2021 Capitol attack.
Kuwait’s new emir Sheikh Mishal takes oath of office
The new leader, seen as a reformist, pledged to adhere to constitutional principles and fight corruption.
‘Remove him’: Sudan army chief al-Burhan faces calls to go after RSF gains
After losing another big city in Sudan's civil war, the army faces growing pressure to remove army chief al-Burhan.
Polls open in DR Congo amid delays, logistics issues
Locals and analysts have said the DRC vote will likely be extended past Wednesday, given the logistical challenges.
US aid debate pushed to 2024 as Ukraine continues to battle Russian drones
US Senate debate on new aid will run into the new year, despite Kyiv push for urgency.
Malaysia bans Israel-flagged ships from its ports in response to Gaza war
PM says Israel's actions 'violate international law through the ongoing massacre and brutality against Palestinians'.
UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers
Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.
Israel signals readiness for new temporary truce in Gaza as pressure mounts
Hamas says it will not enter negotations over releasing captives until Israel ends its war on Gaza.
AJ+ wins prestigious Emmy Award in Los Angeles
Eat This with Yara has been named Outstanding Lifestyle Program at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
‘We have a duty’: US doctor says ceasefire an ‘ethical imperative’ in Gaza
Doctors continue to weigh calls for ceasefire in Gaza, with some some saying doing so is a professional responsibility.
Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament?
More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls 'a complete purge'.
Can the US-led maritime force stop Yemen’s Houthi attacks during Gaza war?
Houthis say attacks won't stop unless Israel's do. Shipping industry doesn't appear convinced task force can halt them.
Russia boosts nuclear forces amid ‘hybrid war’ with the West: Putin
President says Moscow's strategic forces remain at the highest level of readiness as he meets top defence officials.
UN rights chief: ‘Extensive failure’ by Russia to protect Ukraine civilians
Volker Turk also says there are indications that Russian forces committed war crimes.
Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa
It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.
China’s Gansu earthquake kills more than 100 people: What to know
A powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit remote China's Gansu province, killing 118 people.