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Technically known as radiological dispersal devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons.

Regardless of the outcome of the November 1 polls, Denmark is expected to maintain its restrictive immigration policies.

At least 9 people killed, power and communication links snapped after cyclone makes landfall, bringing heavy rain.

To assess Sudan’s appetite for a democratic, civilian state through street protests alone would be a mistake.

African nations will have to punch above their weight as none has made it past the last-eight of the World Cup.

WhatsApp, which has about two billion users worldwide, saw users unable to send and receive texts and videos.

Children deprived of loving, stable homes before the war, and from places hit hard by Russia, find support in Lviv home.

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Cyclone Sitrang slams into Bangladesh's southern coast, snapping communications and power links, officials say.

Loss of foreign funding and economic mismanagement have pushed the Sudanese economy to the brink since the coup.

Police say the woman brandished a semi-automatic pistol at security outside the presidential palace in Jakarta.

Former UN climate chief finds that optimism can inspire action to address unprecedented crisis.

Kohli's innings against Pakistan on Sunday was a watershed moment for him, the team and the nation.

Myanmar military says the air raids targeted a Kachin armed group and dismisses reports of civilian deaths as 'rumours'.

So far this year, at least 160 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Fossil fuels produce around half of the energy from overseas Chinese-backed power plants, new study shows.

At least 21 other Palestinians have been wounded after large numbers of Israeli forces raided the Old City of Nablus.

Far-right Bolsonaro has questioned Brazil's electronic voting system, raising concerns he plans to contest results.

President denounces Israel for no missile systems, saying attack on Ukraine brought Moscow and Tehran closer together.

Shooting at St Louis high school forces terrified students to barricade themselves in classrooms, jump from windows.

US accuses alleged Chinese intelligence officers of trying to impede prosecution of Chinese telecommunications firm.

France, UK and US call Russia's allegations that Ukraine plans to spread radioactive material as 'transparently false'.

The party's national committee accuses Gmail of discriminating against it by sending its emails to users’ spam folders.

Ethnic violence in Blue Nile state creates more turmoil a year after the military took power.

Ethan Crumbley, who killed four fellow students at a Detroit-area school last year, was accused of murder and terrorism.

Indians across the country are celebrating the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness

A high-stakes trial over the killings and sexual crimes in Conakry in 2009 has begun.

Rishi Sunak is poised to formally take over from Liz Truss as the UK's prime minister on Tuesday.

Roslyn weakens from hurricane to a tropical storm as it makes landfall in Mexico, bringing heavy rains.

Former chancellor set to become the country's new prime minister after winning the Conservative Party's leadership race.

The cuts follow Tesla boss Elon Musk's comments last week that a 'recession of sorts' was under way in China and Europe.

Second officer to plead guilty to state charge agrees to deal that calls for three and a half years in prison.

Nuclear talks remain in limbo as a UN resolution underpinning the accord is being dragged into the Ukraine war.

Set to become the next prime minister of Britain, Sunak, 42, delivered a brief statement on Monday.

New sanctions are imposed in response to 'attacks on democratic actors and members of civil society', US says.

Pro-democracy activists say they'll turn out in large numbers on Tuesday to reaffirm demands for full civilian rule.

Former Arkansas election official Joshua Ang Price tells Al Jazeera voting access curbs are 'weakening democracy' in US.

New deal allowing US to send Venezuelan asylum seekers back to Mexico at southern border sows confusion and frustration.

Critics say Herzi Halevi’s appointment lays bare just how interconnected settlers and the military truly are.

Leaders on all sides are pursuing policies inexorably driving us towards nuclear war. They must step back. Now.

Tainted cough syrups pulled from the shelves after they were linked to dozens of deaths.

Sunak wins Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister.

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Rebel group says civilians among those killed in attack on event marking founding of Kachin Independence Organisation.

The 49-year-old investigative journalist, critical of the government and military, has been shot dead in Kenya.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan will represent the crown prince, who was advised by doctors to avoid travel.

The UN says Australia was in 'clear breach' of its obligations under a UN protocol on torture.

Tiba joins Iraq’s youth protests where she braves bullets and tear gas with the hope of reclaiming her nation.

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Marine-turned-lawyer Christina Bobb is the latest. She likely won't be the last.