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The war in Tigray has sparked calls to strip Abiy of the Nobel Prize, but it's not possible under the award's statutes.

Some states continue to put barriers to universal jurisdiction which prevent the prosecution of Syrian war criminals.

The PM has admitted to breaking lockdown rules, raising public anger, but some say they will still support him.

If the bill becomes legislation, British democracy will suffer a blow unprecedented in recent history.

The US group released a string of soulful hits in the 1960s including the ubiquitous Be My Baby.

Viral video of Egyptian teacher dancing prompted her husband to divorce her and split opinion in the country.

Authorities lift months-long suspension on social media giant's operations after it agrees to meet conditions.

A week after rival India issued similar statement, Pakistan says move by five world powers is 'a positive development'.

Lebanon’s transport unions demand the government subsidise their fuel prices and provide cash assistance.

Cases in Delhi and Mumbai could peak next week, experts say, as country reports highest number of daily cases since May.

Citizen Lab watchdog says Israeli NSO Group's Pegasus spyware used by operator working in country since early 2020.

But resistance to the violent and divisive politics of Hindu nationalists is also growing.

Two commanders were misidentified as Palestinian attackers near the Nabi Musa base, Israeli military says.

Parts of Zhengzhou went into sudden lockdown while woman was having dinner at her date's residence.

AFSPA gives the military sweeping powers to search, seize and even shoot suspects on sight without fear of prosecution.

Maung Maung Kyaw, a general under US sanctions, reportedly removed from the post he had held since 2018.

Taliban proposes joint body of its officials and international representatives to coordinate the planned aid.

Delayed draw for the tournament includes top-ranked men's player who could still have his visa cancelled again.

US State Department questions Beijing's claims of sovereignty over more than 100 features in disputed sea.

Court convicts Prisons Commissioner but discharges co-accused police commando for execution-style killing of 27 inmates.

Pyongyang has continued to test ballistic missiles in defiance of a UN ban and is developing hypersonic weaponry.

Indonesian faces a military commission over his alleged role in the Bali bombing and Jakarta's JW Marriott hotel.

Governments are approving new measures in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.

South Korean president is pushing for an end of war declaration, but critics worry it may undermine alliance with US.

With tennis player Djokovic freed, refugees held in indefinite detention wonder whether they will ever be released.

Nigeria suspended Twitter after it removed a post from the president that threatened to punish regional secessionists.

The five men from Yemen, Somalia and Kenya are among 39 inmates still held by the US at notorious facility in Cuba.

Funeral preparations are under way in tight-knit Bronx community where apartment fire killed 17 people on Sunday.

UN says funds needed to help some 16 million people in the war-torn country amid rise in hostilities.

In the interview with NPR, Trump continued to make baseless claims he lost the 2020 election based on fraud.

The largest digital asset by market value rose as much as 3.3 percent to $44,085 Wednesday.

Survey sees sharp spike in the share of workers who feel uneasy about returning to office as Omicron infections spread.

Tigray is under what the UN calls a de facto blockade that is preventing medicine and food from reaching millions.

The virus spread rapidly across the region during the holiday season and is challenging already strained health systems.

Al Jazeera tracks what happened where and when as UK officials face pressure over litany of controversial gatherings.

The US Treasury sanctioned North Korean nationals based in Russia and China following 'six ballistic missile launches'.

Smart guns could soon become available in the United States.

Janny Sikazwe, who officiated at the 2018 World Cup, blew for the final whistle on minute 85 and then on 89.

Kazakh authorities have now arrested about 12,000 people for alleged participation in anti-government protests.

Far-right president says two justices favour his left-wing rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, before October's election.

Regional body says progress made against rebels in Cabo Delgado province since troops deployed last year.

Aras Amiri was arrested in Tehran in March 2018 and sentenced to 10 years in prison over espionage charges.

The decision clears the way for Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against the duke of York to stay on track for a trial.

NATO warns Russia it will not compromise on the alliance's principles, but invites Moscow to more talks over Ukraine.

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil firm, plans to supply almost half of Poland's oil with this new agreement.

US consumer prices increased 7% in December compared with a year ago - the sharpest 12-month spike since 1982.

Refugee rights activists are denouncing an alarming trend of violence against refugees in the country.

Dozens of Lebanese and Syrian people attempted to sail to Italy in October, but they never reached their destination.

Kazakhs from Almaty to the rural regions are in shock after rare and bloody protests rocked the nation of 19 million.