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The United States' top diplomat flew to Beijing aiming to ease months of tension.

The finance minister was granted sweeping powers to expedite construction, bypassing measures in place for 27 years.

My father was detained in the crackdown on dissent in Tunisia. He could have fled but chose to stand up to dictatorship.

Authorities vowed the 10 suspected human traffickers they arrested would be 'severely punished'.

At least 41 people, mostly students, killed in suspect rebel attack at a school in a town close to DRC border.

Uganda reels from its deadliest attack in more than 10 years after a rebel group killed 41 civilians, mostly students.

Between encroachments by big trawlers, lethal pollution levels and a cost-of-living crisis, life is harder than ever.

A deal could see Iran free US prisoners in return for the release of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets.

Experts say the 'suppressed' lira is reaching its true value as they forecast a continued fall against the dollar.

The military gov't promises a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue changes would give president excessive power.

as the war enters its 480th day, these are the main developments.

US's top diplomat aiming to keep lines of communication open amid heightened tensions between two countries.

Mali's military rulers are proposing changes to its constitution, which would reinforce presidential powers.

South Africa President says the war is having a 'negative impact' on the African continent and many other countries.

Thousands of pilgrims left from the Rafah crossing to Cairo's airport and then to Mecca.

Officials said electricity had been restored in many villages but hundreds more were still without power.

Truce brokered by US and Saudi Arabia takes effect as Khartoum reels from air attack that killed 17 people.

Multiple ceasefires and international mediation efforts have failed to stop the conflict from escalating.

The legislation acknowledges that President Kais Saied has taken steps to undermine Tunisia's democratic institutions.

Foodbanking builds on African traditions of generosity and communal help and can play a key role in redistributing food.

AJ English Digital wins for website, interactives and opinions sections.

It's the first visit by a Saudi official to Iran in more than seven years, in a rapprochement deal brokered by China.

If Bali loses hosting rights for the Olympic-recognised event, it could hurt the country's standing, analysts warn.

Thousands flock to Chad as UN calls for access to western Sudan to deliver much-needed aid amid humanitarian crisis.

NATO says Russian ships mapped critical underwater infrastructure in sea areas of the Western military alliance.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West is doing everything to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow in Ukraine.

N Korea leader Kim Jong Un attends meeting on diplomatic, defence strategy amid 'changed international situation'.

As the war enters its 479th day, these are the main developments.

Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez has cast doubt on a proposal for a Canadian-led aid bureau on Dominican territory.

The manager allegedly sold body parts on the black market, prompting a lawsuit for negligence and emotional distress.

Bolsonaro aide Mauro Cid is accused of having 'gathered documents' to support a coup against Brazil's President Lula.

DoE, which manages US nuclear weapons and nuclear waste sites related to the military, notified Congress of the breach.

US President Biden had previously said said cuts and sanctions were possible in response to the law.

Germany unveils its first national security strategy as it juggles relations with China.

Ellsberg was famous for exposing government deception on the US war in Vietnam and advocated for whistleblower rights.

The West African nation's military rulers criticised MINUSMA's 'failure' to respond to security challenges.

Israel welcomes decision calling the move a diplomatic achievement.

A jury convicted Robert Bowers of all 63 counts related to a 2018 massacre, the deadliest attack on Jews in US history.

Russian president touted resilient economy despite sanctions, said Ukraine's forces stood 'no chance' of winning war.

Hundreds of people are missing after a refugee-filled vessel capsizes off Greece's west coast, killing dozens.

Xi stressed US-China cooperation in meeting with Gates saying common development should be the aim, not hegemony.

Police said Valdo Calocane, 31, is also accused of three counts of attempted murder after a stabbing and van attack.

Report details abuses against Black residents long before the May 2020 killing of Floyd captured the world's attention.

The use of the term, while well-intended, ends up suggesting that it's only the 'collective' bit that's the problem.

The Safe Third Country Agreement allows Canada to turn back most asylum seekers who come from the US.

Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office orders continued detention of policemen arrested this week in disputed circumstances.

As Putin is isolated by much of the world, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets the Russian president and lauds ties.

The June 18 referendum could pave the way for presidential elections to hold in Mali in February 2024.

Ebrahim Raisi visits Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, Tehran's three allies in the region, on five-day trip.

Aid workers, medics and experts say army and RSF both steal aid, restrict access and impose rent-seeking impediments.