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At least 20 people have been killed in flash floods in central Afghanistan, a disaster management official says.

Muhammad Syed is also suspected in a fourth killing, in murders that resonated across the US Muslim community.

Games to be played behind closed doors amid heavy security, mostly in stadiums in Kyiv and the west.

Brazilian police are waging a deadly war against the poor because they were created to do just that.

Clouds of dust rise over the port after the collapse, which brought down the last of the northern block of silos.

The world’s newest and biggest space telescope reveals images showing views of biggest planet 'never seen' before.

A journey through the lower-middle-class northern suburb where Brazil's World Cup-winning footballer grew up.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 181st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Prosecutors alleged worker downloaded plans for Apple's self-driving program before booking last-minute flight to China.

Move comes after solicitor general said ex-PM's actions were 'inconsistent' with practices of a responsible government.

Department of Labor accuses SL Alabama LLC of employing underage workers at Alabama plant.

East Asian country currently requires arrivals to produce a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of departure.

Ex-PM is petitioning top court to quash his corruption conviction and jail sentence in case linked to 1MDB scandal.

Health commission says COVID-19 has had 'a clear impact on marriage and childbirth arrangements of some people'.

As China steps up its threats against the self-governed island, Taiwan considers its future.

Ukraine's capital bans events celebrating independence from Soviet rule, citing threat of renewed Russian attacks.

Trump lawyers ask US judge to temporarily block FBI from reviewing documents recovered from ex-president's Florida home.

Judge's ruling upholds a 2019 decision by the World Bank awarding billions to US oil giant over asset expropriation.

Haitian demonstrators demand removal of Prime Minister Ariel Henry as rallies held in several cities across the country.

The UN says 5,587 civilians have been killed and 7,890 wounded during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Hamza Abdi Barre calls on Somalis to unite against al-Shabab after it killed more than 20 people in brazen attack.

Workers across different sectors walk off the job to demand better pay and conditions.

US State Department says outstanding issues remain, and the Biden administration is still undertaking 'consultations'.

As climate change fuels increasingly severe blazes in US, Topanga has taken steps to reduce its vulnerability.

Iran last week responded to the EU's 'final' text with 'additional views and considerations' on a new nuclear accord.

Legal observers say the Israeli Supreme Court has effectively handed Khalil Awawdeh a 'death sentence'.

Serbian interior minister highlights Belgrade's refusal to join Western sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion.

Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused 'irreparable harm'.

Justin Trudeau says natural gas exports costly and logistically difficult, but Canada will boost global energy supplies.

Footage of Marin dancing at a house party circulated on social media, raising questions about illegal substances.

Kyiv has denied killing Dugina, the daughter of prominent Russian ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin.

There are more than 120 armed groups active in the DRC, driving longstanding conflict in the country.

Joe Biden thanks Fauci, the US president's chief medical adviser, for his decades of 'dedicated' public service.

Removed leader must appear before an anti-terrorism court to face charges after allegedly 'threatening' officials.

Gov’t wants agricultural sector to boost exports, but farmers say they're protecting themselves from economic crisis.

An apparently botched execution in Alabama raises questions about the use of medicine as an arm of state power.

The far-right leader is blasted by rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in Italy.

The appointment means Mali's two most senior government positions are currently in the hands of the military.

Since 1976, the Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 14 outbreaks of Ebola.

Critics say flights do little to make it easier for Palestinians living in territories occupied by Israel to travel.

Biden administration doesn't have the resolve to face off JCPOA opponents, an Iranian state media outlet said.

US bank Citi raises its UK consumer price forecast in the light of the latest jump in energy prices.

Democracy, rather than a system for selecting rulers, should enable the people to rule themselves.

Dennis Rodman, who calls himself a 'basketball ambassador', will visit Russia in an attempt to seek Griner's release.

Parwati Sunar, who gave up housemaid job in India to return to studies, says she is determined to finish the 12th grade.

Video shows two Palestinian men had been attacked by Israeli police, forcing prosecutors to drop the investigation.

An all-out strike action will start next month in a row with the UK government over jobs and pay.

In recent years, armed gangs have been kidnapping people for ransom, mainly in northwest Nigeria.