Five Americans freed by Iran in Qatar-mediated deal arrive in US
The group of former prisoners were greeted by family and friends at an airfield in Fort Belvoir near Washington, DC.
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Biden urges UN Security Council to authorise international mission to Haiti
US president calls for approval of a 'security support mission' as Caribbean nation faces deadly gang violence.
Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments
Al Jazeera looks back at key UN General Assembly speeches as world leaders and top diplomats gather for 78th session.
World reacts amid Azerbaijan-Armenia tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh attack
Azerbaijan says it wants to disarm Armenian forces, but global powers decry Baku, accusing it of imperilling security.
Indian gov’t presents bill to reserve a third of parliament seats for women
Analysts say chances of the bill getting passed in parliament are bright as opposition to it has shrunk over the years.
How was the Iran-US prisoner exchange received in Tehran?
One newspaper close to the establishment said the exchange amounted to the US 'kneeling' befeore Iran.
Philippines doomsday ‘cult’ accused of child sex abuse
The quasi-religious group has at least 3,500 members who are holed up in a mountain community in Mindanao.
YouTube cuts off Russell Brand’s ad revenue after sexual assault claims
Known for his unbridled and risque standup routines, Brand was a major UK star in the early 2000s.
Jenni Hermoso criticises Spain football federation after squad naming
Hermoso accuses Spanish football federation of intimidating the Women's World Cup-winning team following their strike.
Confusion as some journalists asked to leave Libya’s flood-hit Derna
Derna authorities say there are so many journalists in the city that they pose an obstacle to the work of rescue teams.
Five soldiers dead, eleven others missing after attack in northern Mali
Army positions in northern Mali have been targeted in recent weeks by separatists and armed groups.
Why was Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall board?
Jann Wenner’s recent comments about Black and female artists have resulted in widespread criticism.
Suspect arrested in ambush slaying of US deputy sheriff in California
A 29-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself in a home for several hours before surrendering with weapons.
Total fire ban in southeastern Australia amid unseasonal heat, high winds
New South Wales has recorded temperatures as much as 16C (60F) above the September average.
Russia launches air attacks against Ukraine’s western Lviv city
Lviv's mayor says one person was reported injured so far and a warehouse damaged in the early morning attacks.
Ukraine’s army commander claims 3 elite Russian brigades ‘crushed’ in east
Ukraine's ground forces commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi says three Russian brigades left with no combat capability.
Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal
Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 573
As the war enters its 573rd day, these are the main developments.
Debris of US F-35 fighter jet found a day after pilot ejects from warplane
Authorities asked for the public's help in locating the fighter jet's crash site after the pilot ejected to safety.
Demonstrators rally in Guatemala to defend presidential election results
President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has called on voters to meet him in Guatemala City as he faces threats to his victory.