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Mahinda Rajapaksa urges protesters to end demonstrations calling for the government to resign over the economic crisis.

Many were buried in mud as tropical storm Megi brought torrential rain to southern and central areas of the archipelago.

National Australia Bank’s index of business conditions doubles amid strong retail sales and labour conditions.

The country's top diplomat said China has reassured him that arrangements for loans, credit lines were underway.

Officials say the amount of rainfall during the southern hemisphere winter will decide whether rationing needed.

City will be divided into three tiers depending on recent cases amid rising anger over shortages of food, necessities.

Prices companies charge each other for goods and services rose 9.5 percent in March.

International financial institution says better mechanisms needed for dealing with sovereign debt stress.

Report accuses illegal miners of committing rape, other acts of violence in Indigenous communities in Brazilian Amazon.

Protesters commemorate ex-leader's overthrow with protests against current government that grabbed power after a coup.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is concentrating tens of thousands of troops for its new assault.

UN Women chief says her agency is concerned about increasing reports of rape and the risk of human trafficking.

The incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election runoff.

Russian convoy heading towards Ukrainian town of Izyum, Pentagon says, as Ukraine prepares for expected offensive.

Italian PM Draghi says agreement a significant step in Italy's drive to reduce its dependency on Russian energy imports.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he held 'very direct, open and tough' talks with the Russian president in Moscow.

Family of Alaa Abdel Fattah has appealed to British authorities to seek consular access to visit him in prison.

Dodging drones and border patrol pursuit, American teens use cellphones' GPS to locate migrants seeking to move inland.

The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.

Sharif elected prime minister by parliament following the removal of Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote.

Social Democrat Party says it will review its long-standing policy of military non-alignment in light of Ukraine war.

The disused LP canisters emanate an 'unbearable' odor residents say causes severe headaches, and fears of an explosion.

Mohammed Zakarneh, 17, dies of his wounds after he was shot by Israeli forces on Sunday in Jenin.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukrainian leader talks about the war in his country and what it will take to end it.

A small group of Afghan refugees say they are trapped on African island nation without health care, education or work.

Now, out of power, Imran Khan actually has a better chance of striking a blow for democracy and civilian supremacy.

Loan eligibility would no longer include what applicants, including veterans, owe for past medical services.

Biden is expected to urge a harder line on Russia as India continues to take a neutral stance on invasion of Ukraine.

If confirmed, the horrific toll would be by far the largest number of dead so far reported in one place in Ukraine.

Dyvyna's repertoire of 300 folk songs from Donetsk is an artistic refutation of Russia's claims over Ukrainian culture.

Rivals Macron and Le Pen set to battle for presidency in what is projected to be a very tight second round on April 24.

The French have propelled the unpalatable Emmanuel Macron and the deplorable Marine Le Pen to yet another runoff.

Election by parliament comes after the dismissal of Imran Khan, who lost a vote of no confidence.

Osinbajo declares he will seek the country's top job when incumbent Muhammadu Buhari steps down next year.

The guns, which are assembled at home and lack tracking numbers, have been increasingly recovered at crime scenes.

Drugs to treat heart attacks and tubes to help babies breathe in short supply as doctors forced to treat in the dark.

Russia's defence ministry did not specify which country provided the missile system it said to have destroyed.

Tunisia's crisis could be an opportunity for Europe to show it is serious about supporting fragile democracies.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukraine's president outlines his fears over Moscow's new war strategy.

Guests can dine like Dhaka’s old aristocracy, roam the garden of a colonial home, and dive into Zamindar history.

Lopez Obrador had supported the referendum, which the opposition dismissed as a distracting propaganda exercise.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 47th day, we take a look at the main developments.

An escape clause in US sanctions allows Russian diamonds to enter global markets after being cut and polished in India.

Parliament meets to elect a new PM, with Shehbaz Sharif the favourite to win after a week-long constitutional crisis.

Ukraine's president discusses if there is hope for Kyiv and Moscow to achieve peace.

The bloc took action after 'atrocities' in Ukraine, but analysts say oil and gas markets pose more complex challenges.

CEO Parag Agrawal says Musk, the company's biggest shareholder, has decided not to join its board.

Tens of thousands of people march in several cities, pledging support for the cricketer-turned-politician.

Sarangi, which sounds like the human voice, is difficult to master and offers little financial reward to professionals.

Debut comes as record venture funding is creating a wave of startups in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.