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In rare hearing, two dozen people whose lives and families have been wracked by opioid abuse give statements in court.

The new chief justice is the public face of President Ramaphosa's anti-corruption drive.

Russian forces have reached the northeastern edge of the city amid heavy battles for control of the main highway.

Speaking in Warsaw, US vice president also supports an investigation into possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

'We will not persuade anyone to buy our oil and gas,' says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday.

The sale of the club is now on hold and activities such as selling new tickets and signing players have been restricted.

‘Fear that propelled them to run for their lives is now very quickly turning to anger.’

The consumer price index jumped 7.9 percent from a year earlier following a 7.5 percent annual gain in January.

Nuclear power could help reduce global warming, but are the environmental costs of uranium mining too high?

As Sebastian Pinera prepares to leave office, critics say he has failed to address rights abuses committed on his watch.

Katalin Novak, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, portrays her election as a victory for women.

The confirmation from Africa's top public health agency comes within days of Modena and J&J announcing deals in Africa.

Tehran says Washington must drop 'unacceptable proposals' as resolution to years-long dispute stalls.

Canada's so-called 'Freedom' Convoy movement was nothing but a grotesque reflection of the Canadian state itself.

Russia is the world’s second highest exporter of crude oil, after Saudi Arabia. In 2019, 48 countries bought Russian oil

People hiding from violence in subterranean shelters exchange jokes on their phones as a release from the darkness.

What has to happen for an end to the war in Ukraine, and what are the chances for an escalation into a wider war?

Yogi Adityanath set to deliver the right-wing party thumping election win in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.

The Swedish government plans to raise military spending to two percent of GDP over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and oil producer, is experiencing fuel shortages on a massive scale.

The UK government hits seven Russian oligarchs with an assets freeze and travel ban because of their link to Putin.

Bipartisan support for a $13.6bn aid package to assist Ukraine and allies amid Russia's invasion.

After the invasion of Ukraine, the West has little reason to even pretend it cares for defending democracy in Africa.

Race plays key factor in a society where 10 percent of population owns more than 80 percent of wealth, World Bank says.

And what happens when the principle of medical neutrality is abandoned during times of conflict?

As Russia's war in Ukraine intensifies, so has defiance back home where police arrest thousands of protesters.

Al Jazeera speaks to recently freed Palestinian hunger strikers Miqdad Qawasmi and Hisham Abu Hawwash.

Upstart Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Punjab state polls, bolstering its hopes of becoming the main challenger to Modi's BJP.

Children are studying using kerosene oil lamps, fishermen cutting back on fishing and industries limiting production.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 15th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Professor Serena Parekh explains Europe's response to Ukrainian refugees compared to those from Syria.

The president of Niger discusses if his country will become new the focal point in the fight against ISIL and al-Qaeda.

Hundreds of Yvan Colonna supporters rally in Ajaccio, Calvi and Bastia with the protests rapidly turning into clashes.

The firms are the latest global brands to join a growing exodus from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Meeting in Antalya represents the first time Russia has sent a high-level minister for negotiations on the crisis.

Aid groups continue to mobilise as calls for greater access grow louder.

Global lender says funds will help Ukraine meet urgent spending needs in the wake of Russia's military invasion.

Supply chain issues, rising fertiliser prices and tougher growing conditions pose challenges to the Australian solution.

Police also said they killed three suspects allegedly involved in last week's bombing in Peshawar that killed 64 people.

A child’s life on the front line in eastern Ukraine before the 2022 Russian invasion.

Samoan Prime Minister's decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Scott Morrison says planned move is the 'biggest increase' in size of Australia's defence forces in peacetime.

The state polls are a crucial test for PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party before national elections in 2024.

White House Press Secretary also warns that Russia may seek to use chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine.

Crypto enthusiasts say $3 trillion market offers financial stability in an increasingly volatile world.

Bitcoin rallied as much as 11 percent on Wednesday.

Dip buyers powered the S&P 500 up almost 3 percent.

Antonio Guterres says 'senseless violence must stop' as bombing of children's hospital in Mariupol draws condemnation.

US ban on Russian oil imports, failed ceasefires and more than 2 million refugees mark second week of war in Ukraine.

After years of strained ties, Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli president to visit Turkey since 2007.