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Markets were rattled by geopolitical tensions and the US Federal Reserve's campaign against inflation.

President Chakwera makes move amid allegations of corruption, nepotism and economic mismanagement against his party.

The mirrors on the $10bn observatory still must be meticulously aligned before science observations can begin in June.

NATO said it was sending more ships and jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.

US administration says direct talks are 'urgently needed' to facilitate communication to restore the Iran nuclear deal.

Nadia Akacha has been described as President Saied's closest and most trusted adviser.

Prosecutor tells jurors in rights case that police watched 'minute after minute' as Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck.

President Roch Kabore arrested as soldiers mutiny against the government's failure to stop armed attacks.

Several injured and homes damaged in 5.3-magnitude quake and series of smaller tremors, civil protection agency says.

Bitcoin is now 50 percent below its November peak and on Monday was trading at its lowest level since July.

The closure of Europe's busiest airport grounds flights stretching from the Middle East and Africa to Europe and Asia.

Mutinous soldiers say on state television they have suspended the constitution and dissolved the government.

Suit claims Google misled US consumers by continuing to track their locations even when users sought to prevent it.

Deaths bring to 75 the number of protesters killed in a crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations, the medics say.

Peloton’s shares have tumbled more than 80 percent from their all-time high a year ago.

Challenges brought by a conservative legal activist could bring an end to affirmative action programmes at Harvard, UNC.

New York Times columnist Friedman says he has a solution to America’s democracy problem.

And Cuba can play a key role in ushering it in.

Ratzinger accused of failing to take action against clerics in four cases of alleged abuse when archbishop of Munich.

Committee also says it would take at least nine months to prepare for a new election to avoid fraud and ensure security.

The S&P 500, a proxy for US retirement and college savings accounts, fell more than 10% below its Jan 3 record close.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister announces he will not run run in upcoming parliamentary elections.

Local media reports that the perpetrator was allegedly a student with no known political motives and is now dead.

New paramilitary force says it is ready to defend the country in the event of a Russian ground invasion.

The WHO has said calls to treat the coronavirus as endemic are premature as cases in parts of the world remain high.

Indigenous land defenders explain why they are prepared to put their lives on the line to protect their lands.

“It was hard hearing that children were involved.”

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine have increased in recent weeks, with diplomatic efforts making little progress.

The armed group continues to gain strength in the war-torn country after its defeat in 2019, analysts say.

Brendan Taylor says he faces a multiyear ban for taking drugs, accepting a match-fixing bribe.

After 'a positive icebreaking meeting' with Afghan activists, the group holds talks with Western officials.

FIFA says competition to go ahead “as planned” despite Abu Dhabi targeted twice by Houthi missiles in a week.

Military alliance deploys ships, jets to its flanks as Moscow accuses the West of fuelling 'hysteria' over Ukraine.

Nusrat Ghani says her faith was cited as a reason for why she was dismissed from Boris Johnson's administration in 2020.

Lourdes Maldonado Lopez was murdered days after Margarito Martinez was found fatally shot in the Mexican border city.

Without sustainable funding, the World Health Organisation cannot succeed in its mission to deliver health for all.

Malik, 55, now sits on the bench alongside 16 male colleagues at the country's highest court.

Reports say Kabore's detention comes after troops mutinied at several army barracks.

Experts say variant already in community transmission as hospitals see more patients despite a decline in cases.

Bosphorus Strait 'spies' surveil geopolitical machinations as world powers deploy military assets around the globe.

India, one of the world’s largest buyers of vegetable oils, has struggled to wean itself off imports.

As female founders face a daily bias in raising funds, women investors are stepping up to crack the problem.

As people battle freezing temperatures at a makeshift camp in France, a scooter, football or necklace bring hope.

Tunisia to play Burkina Faso in the quarterfinals after knocking out three-time AFCON champions Nigeria.

UAE defence ministry says it will take all necessary measures to protect the country from attacks.

Government senator describes blocking of account as 'foreign interference' in Australian democracy.

Once-thriving Genting Hong Kong is headed for liquidation after seeing business evaporate during the pandemic.

US Special Envoy says agreement 'hard to imagine' while four 'innocent Americans held hostage'.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken resists imposing immediate sanctions arguing it would remove their deterrent effect