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How a new immigrant from Kazakhstan found friendship - and hope - among a group of women in Halmstad.

Chinese researchers have scrutinised the effects of US weapons in Ukraine to learn lessons for possible future conflict.

Four Americans were hauled off in a pick-up truck after allegedly being caught in the crossfire of a shootout.

The rule, which will come into effect from April 1, is aimed at ensuring travellers' safety and creating more jobs.

How Dalit women in India were forced to wet nurse the children of dominant castes while their own children went hungry.

UN report raises alarm on need to invest in essential nutrition programmes for adolescent girls and women.

Businesses shut in a number of cities in the occupied West Bank in protest against Tuesday's raid in Jenin.

UN says an Afghan woman dies every two hours during pregnancy or childbirth in Asia's highest maternal mortality rate.

Eighty percent of school-aged Afghan girls and young women – totalling 2.5 million people – continue to be out of school

Greensand project is the world's first cross-border offshore CO2 storage effort to mitigate climate change.

Proposed law would need certain media outlets, NGOs to register as 'agents of foreign influence'.

Court ruled the desk calendar contained pictures of yellow rubber ducks that mocked Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Twitter CEO had questioned former staffer about his work, disability and need for accommodations.

Japan has the widest gap between men and women's pay in the G7 despite government's efforts to tackle gender inequality.

Australia's Anthony Albanese will travel to US where he is expected to make an announcement on nuclear submarine deal.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 378th day, we take a look at the main developments.

It has become easier for Taiwanese officials to meet US politicians, even though such meetings upset Beijing.

Chinese embassy says it opposes 'abuse of state power' following report Berlin will ban Chinese firms from 5G network.

Lawsuits examining Section 230 could hold Big Tech liable for harmful third-party content online.

New York Times says new intelligence seen by US officials suggests opponents of Vladimir Putin behind pipeline attacks.

Chipperfield described as an architect 'radical in his restraint' as he takes home top industry honour.

President instructs agencies to reconsider proposals amid concerns about the effect on drivers' livelihoods.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan claims bill addresses “technology-based threats" to Americans.

Moscow consulting with allies about challenging ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, Russian media report says.

Five Texas women have filed a lawsuit against the state alleging its abortion bans have led to a 'healthcare crisis'.

US tech firms are assessing if they need to halt sales to Inspur's subsidiaries as the parent is on an export curb list.

Florida governor argues US should be more like his right-leaning state in speech seen as presidential campaign preview.

South American states launch a joint alert system as Awa communities come under attack by armed groups.

More than a million join protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to push retirement age from 62 to 64.

More than 1.28 million people took to the streets in France as unions intensify fight against Macron's pension reform.

The UN is appealing to global powers to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

US DOJ said the merger would price out cost-conscious fliers as it would result in fewer seats and hence higher fares.

Newly proposed legislation would mean unauthorised arrivals will be prevented from claiming asylum and deported.

The wanton display of footage of violent Black deaths re-traumatises Black communities and promotes racist tropes.

Stronger-than-expected economic data indicates Fed may need to do more large rate hikes to temper inflation, he said.

US President Joe Biden is expected to unveil his proposed budget on Thursday as he prepares for likely re-election bid.

Volker Türk's first speech falls short of activists' hopes for a tougher stand after UN report on abuses in Xinjiang.

Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro went to US after losing re-election but has suggested he could return to lead opposition.

Mexican official says two Americans abducted in Mexico are dead, two alive after Matomoros kidnapping.

At least 11 people wounded, including two with serious injuries, the Palestinian health ministry says.

Independent review found UEFA mostly responsible for security failures at last year's final in Paris.

In Baghdad, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pledges continued US troop presence in fight against ISIL.

Belarusian anti-government activists last month said they had blown up a Russian military surveillance aircraft.

The explosion took place inside a five-storey building in a bustling commercial district in the Bangladeshi capital.

Recovery costs 'will obviously exceed that amount' after last month's 'apocalyptic' destruction, UN official says.

The UN and Bangladesh government call for more international aid to help the refugees as they face a 'difficult year'.

Firm adds HIMARS to its fleet of over 30 types of inflatable real-size decoys as Russia's war in Ukraine continues.

Unions have pledged to continue protesting against proposed changes, including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.

The UK is unveiling details of proposed law, which has been heavily criticised by refugee rights groups.

The world will have 'a driving force' with China and Russia working together, Beijing's foreign minister says.