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The case involves a postal carrier who says he cannot work on Sunday due to his religious beliefs.

Brazilian authorities are seeking return of former justice minister Anderson Torres as part of probe into Brasilia riot.

In a letter, Janet Yellen urged congressional leaders to quickly act to raise the debt ceiling.

Biden will likely push for bipartisanship as he faces an empowered Republican majority in House of Representatives.

Frene Noshir Ginwala, called the 'torchbearer' of the post-apartheid parliament, dies aged 90 after suffering a stroke.

Fire put out at site of a gas pipeline explosion in northern Lithuania with no signs of attack or casualties.

Probes will focus on deadly clashes at ongoing anti-government protests spurred by removal of ex-President Castillo.

Locals blame the damage on a hotel construction boom and tunneling for a nearby hydroelectric project.

It comes as an inquiry continues into former President Donald Trump's retention of classified papers.

Canadian government accuses two Haitian nationals, including associate of ex-President Martelly, of enabling gangs.

The US National Weather Service received 45 tornado reports on Thursday, as violent storms whipped across the southeast.

Price cuts challenge electric carmaker's rivals and reverse its strategy of past two years when orders exceeded supply.

The compensation committee took into account shareholder feedback, company performance and a recommendation by Cook.

Afghan cricketers lead the chorus of criticism against Australia's decision to cancel a cricket series due in March.

Iranian foreign minister says he hopes diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia can be restored after years of tensions.

Talks in Washington are part of Japanese prime minister's diplomatic blitz to boost partnerships amid China pressure.

The penalty is the maximum the judge could impose on the company, found guilty of 17 criminal charges.

The appointment of Valery Gerasimov signals Moscow's failing war effort and fraught domestic politics, analysts say.

Lesbos court says cases brought against two dozen people have procedural flaws.

Special counsels are investigating both Donald Trump and Joe Biden over their handling of classified documents.

The bankrupt country says it will reduce army personnel to 135,000 by next year and 100,000 by 2030.

Moscow warns of 'collective response' to any attack on Russia or Belarus, as allies prepare to stage joint drills.

The president has tried to look abroad to get the country out of its economic crisis, without much success.

Moscow supports Damascus-Ankara talks, which al-Assad says must lead to an end of Turkey's "occupation" of Syrian land.

Syrian swimmer Sara Mardini and several other foreign and Greek refugee rescue workers are on trial in Lesbos.

The Ethiopian army says Amhara forces have left war-torn Tigray in compliance with a truce agreed on November 2.

Moscow's capture of the eastern salt-mining town would enable Russian troops to envelop the nearby city of Bakhmut.

Astronomers found 208 stars of which the furthest is 1.08 million light years from Earth.

The two parties supporting President Talon together won 81 out of 109 seats.

Fortify Rights said Myanmar's air force 'dropped bombs on both sides of the Myanmar-India border' in raids this week.

The proceedings against Syrian regime officials in Germany were in no way perfect - but still a momentous achievement.

Experts paint a gloomy picture, saying the government must reconsider its priorities.

Thousands of domestic and international flights were disrupted on Wednesday.

Inquiry finds officials in Seoul had failed to employ adequate crowd control for an expected Halloween crowd of 100,000.

Somalia President Mohamud urges citizens to help flush out members of the group he describes as 'bedbugs'.

Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank.

Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami, 42, was indicted on murder charges and violating gun laws for the shooting of Shinzo Abe.

Footage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they hung up an effigy of Erdogan.

Strong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.

William Burns makes a rare trip to Libya, meeting the country's interim prime minister and his rival, Khalifa Haftar.

Exports shrink 9.9 percent year-on-year in December, while imports decline 8.7 percent.

Almost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand's north.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Moves come after US President Joe Biden signed law banning federal employees from using the app on government devices.

Safety considerations led to the closure of airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru's tourism crown jewel of Machu Picchu.

Former colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong maintain its distinctiveness.

Mother confirms death of musician and only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley.

Texas, US-based company’s own scientists accurately predicted global warming as far back as the 1970s, study says.

Plan will see some 1 million tonnes of water used to cool the ruined plant's reactors released into the Pacific.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says 2023 to be another "tough year" for the global economy.