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The approval comes after years of concerns about human rights abuses by Nigerian security forces.

About 39,000 Cameroonians in the US could benefit from suspension of deportation and access to work permits.

Barr's nomination comes after the withdrawal last month of previous candidate Sarah Bloom Raskin.

Funding constraints and skyrocketing food prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine have forced the WFP to reduce aid.

In recent years, weather patterns in South Africa’s coastal regions have become increasingly unpredictable.

The winning ticket was bought in Zeebrugge, a port city and popular transit point for migrants and refugees.

Official media remain silent for almost two weeks since Hamzah's announcement, as Jordanians complain of corruption.

From Colombia to Nigeria, traders in football-loving nations are counting losses of failure to make it to Qatar 2022.

The UK-Rwanda asylum deal is a ‘barbaric trade in human misery’.

The inauguration of 290 new lawmakers brings the state a step closer to completing a prolonged electoral process.

Intense rains have swept through KwaZulu for almost a week now, sweeping away people and property.

I am Russian and I left my country because I oppose its invasion of Ukraine. So why can't I have a bank account?

At least 152 Palestinians injured after Israeli police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday.

Moscow says it hit a 'military' factory outside of Ukraine's capital in response to 'sabotage' in Russia.

The Tesla owner has questioned Saudi Arabia's role at the tech company after prince 'rejects' proposed purchase.

The auto crash happened in the southeastern town of Chipinge on Thursday night.

State media say attack occurred before midnight, adding that some Israeli missiles were shot down by Syrian defences.

Despite rumours that Russia's Wagner will fight in Ukraine, analysts expect the paramilitary group to stay in Libya.

France’s obsession with Islam continues to disenfranchise voters and undermine the true separation of church and state.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 51st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Descendants of local icon of 1857 rebellion against the British in Gujarat become victims of the nation's hate politics.

Lee Ming-che, who disappeared in 2017 and was later convicted of 'subverting state power', spent five years in prison.

Australian universities face huge losses as international students look elsewhere to study despite reopened borders.

Russia says vessel sank as it was being towed away after an explosion and fire reported on board on Thursday.

Forty days of civic action that brought down a corrupt leader - we take a forensic look at Armenia’s 2018 revolution.

An indoor mask mandate will remain but all other health protocols will be relaxed from Monday.

Mosque authorities say Israeli police entered before dawn, after 7 Palestinians were killed since Wednesday.

As Sri Lankan delegation heads to Washington, DC, to secure funds, protests calling for Rajapaksa's ouster continue.

Bhiwadi in Rajasthan state named world's worst city for air pollution but many workers unaware of risks and shun masks.

5.1 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions marks seven consecutive years of decline.

The region is moving to address inflationary warning signs after avoiding skyrocketing prices seen in the US.

The Black Sea Fleet flagship entered service in Soviet times and had been deployed in conflicts from Georgia to Syria.

North Korea's hacking programme dates back to the mid-1990s and is believed to employ some 6,000 people.

Self-ruled island’s continuing isolation makes it a rare holdout in a region that has largely abandoned border controls.

UN warns of a 'perfect storm' of crises for developing countries.

Russia's defence ministry says the missile ship sank as it was towed back to port following an explosion and fire.

WHO emergencies director warns against thinking COVID-19 is subsiding.

Vladimir Putin says Europe is unable to immediately replace Russian energy supplies.

A police officer in the US state of Michigan fatally shot Lyoya, 26, in the head during a traffic stop this month.

The wind-driven blaze, burning for days, is believed to have killed a New Mexico couple and destroyed over 200 homes.

Frank James, 62, is charged with a US federal 'terrorism' offence that applies to attacks on mass transit systems.

Military spokesman rejects former PM Imran Khan's allegation that the US conspired to topple his government.

'Unprecedented' floods kill hundreds with dozens missing and feared dead and more than 40,00 people affected.

Elsheikh was one of the notorious ISIL 'Beatles', who were known for their cruelty to hostages.

Stephen Miller, former close adviser to Trump, had resisted a subpoena from House of Representatives investigators.

Russian official says 'there can be no more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic' if countries join alliance.

Law banning abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy does not allow exemptions in cases of rape, incest or human trafficking.

Guatemala has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the Americas, as more than half the population has not had a jab.

Moscow says seven people wounded and six buildings damaged by 'air strikes' in Russia's southwestern Bryansk region.

Scientists warn higher temperatures will become more frequent and devastating in Antarctica and the Arctic.