‘Cruel tragedy’: Uighur scholar sentenced to life in prison in China
Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.
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Nord Stream sabotage one year on: What to know about the attack
Investigators from Germany, Sweden and Denmark remain tight-lipped while speculation and theories abound.
Ethiopian prince’s hair, artefacts returned 155 years after British plunder
Prince Alemayehu, 7, was taken to England after battle of Magdala and died there in 1879 at the age of 18.
Ukraine to receive US long-range ATACMS missiles, US media report
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy did not respond directly to a question about the US supplying long-range missile system.
Taiwan says China’s increased military drills ‘abnormal’, risks accident
Taiwan’s Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says frequency of Chinese military drills increases risk of accidental clash.
Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again
Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address this week.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577
As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments.
US auto workers expand strike as Biden prepares to join picket line
The strike now includes approximately 18,600 workers across 20 states, with presidential candidates wooing their union.
Amid canal dispute, Haitian migrants prepare to leave Dominican Republic
Correspondent John Holman speaks to Haitian migrants fleeing intimidation in the Dominican Republic as tensions rise.
Marriage declines in China as young Chinese choose dating, staying single
The number of marriages falls from 13.5 million couples in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.
CIA abuse rendered 9/11 defendant unfit for trial: US military judge
Incompetency finding for Ramzi bin al-Shibh means the prosecution of his four co-defendants would continue without him.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy blasts Russian ‘genocide’ before Canadian parliament
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a historic second parliamentary address.
Pope slams ‘indifference’ towards migrants arriving in Europe by sea
Pope Francis warned against a 'paralysis of fear' as European nations shift responsibility for taking care of refugees.
Why is Mexico standing up to bigger neighbours US, Canada on corn?
Mexico has barred the import of GMO corn for human consumption, raising the ire of exporter US where most corn is GMO.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: What does international law say?
If Canada proves allegations of Indian involvement, experts say killing would violate international, human rights law.
In Nigeria, grief spills to the streets over death of Afrobeats star Mohbad
The late star, 27, died in mysterious circumstances after a label feud and that has led to outrage across Nigeria.
What lies ahead for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh?
Many residents of the breakaway region say they cannot conceive any form of safe reintegration into Azerbaijan.
Election delay in Pakistan raises doubts of ‘free and fair’ vote
Pakistan’s election body has announced that the general elections will now be held the last week of January.
Israeli military attacks Gaza Strip amid protests at border
At least 22 people have been injured in attacks targeting Hamas's security outposts in the besieged enclave.
EU to start releasing money to Tunisia under migration pact
The European Union is set to 'swiftly' disburse 127 million euros as part of a July deal to halt irregular migration.