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European powers continued to try and curb refugee and migrant arrivals this year, with sometimes deadly consequences.

With one journalist dead and dozens behind bars, Myanmar is now one of the world's worst places to be a media worker.

Tang Xiao’ou will become one of the world's richest people following listing of controversial tech firm.

France, UK, Italy, Greece, and Portugal all hit record daily infections, with France reporting almost 180,000 cases.

Democrat leader, who helped secure Obama's signature health care law, died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The close space encounters with China's space station are the latest sign of dangerous overcrowding in space.

Staff of pro-democracy news website Stand News accused of 'conspiracy to publish seditious publication'.

Case against four members of far-right group is focus of the US Justice Department's sprawling probe into Capitol riot.

If other US high-profile white-collar cases are any indication, verdict will not come quickly.

Government allocating $35.5m in disaster aid after 20 killed, nearly 50,000 displaced by severe flooding in Bahia state.

Virginia statue of Confederate general who led the South in US Civil War was removed after Black Lives Matters protests.

US president says restrictions are 'no longer necessary', as new COVID-19 variant becomes dominant strain.

The ban, which will be in place until March 6, will free up 209 megawatts of power for household consumption.

The United Democratic Party said the election campaign had been tainted by corruption and bribery.

France, UK, Italy, Greece, and Portugal all hit record daily infections, with France reporting almost 180,000 cases.

Anwar Ditta's passing comes amid yet another major assault on civil liberties in the UK.

India's government is under pressure to curb growing hate speech and attacks against religious minorities.

President Bukele's government made a deal with violent gangs to expand its power, former prosecutor tells news agency.

Protesters say former soldiers and ex-employees of the last elected government are 'under direct threat'.

Petroleos Mexicanos, also know as Pemex, will reduce crude oil exports in 2022 before phasing out sales abroad in 2023.

At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge.

New cabinet represents Kuwait's fourth government over the last year and a half.

Severe weather has brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow to Northern California and Nevada.

Critics call for major revamp of the domestic game in the wake of England cricket team's chastening loss to Australia.

The hottest markets were Phoenix, Arizona (up 32.3%), Tampa, Florida (28.1%) and Miami, Florida (25.7%).

Rights group says two staff members among more than 30 people killed by the military on a highway in Kayah state.

From new protected areas to ozone layer gains, this year saw some positive trends, even as myriad problems persist.

Researchers unearth new mummification techniques used for Pharaoh Amenhotep I whose rule dates back to the 1500s BC.

Memorial, a decades-old organisation famed for documenting repression, found guilty of violating 'foreign agent' law.

When Fred Leone's mother died and he had twins, he knew he had to pass on Indigenous knowledge to the next generation.

Health authorities say mobility restrictions will be increased, especially during the festive season.

New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3.

Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold elections.

In the Arab Cup, fans and players displayed a unique politics of inclusion that defies divisive colonial policies.

Kalanda, an aspiring wrestler in Dakar, trains hard for the major arena bouts, but competition is tough.

Meet El Hadji, the man whose baobab forest provides food and climate protection in Burkina Faso.

Move comes after Houthis said last week the airport was put out of operation after air attacks by Saudi-led coalition.

The danger of illicit sea crossings was highlighted by the recent capsizing of a boat off Malaysia's Johor.

Phone company pays South Asia’s highest levels of corporate tax at 40 percent, hindering efforts to expand services.

This year, there were four successful military takeovers across the continent, up from one in 2021.

Attack caused 'significant material damage', but no casualties were reported, SANA news agency says.

Even if it's milder than Delta, high transmissibility means three times more cases, and more hospitalisation and deaths.

In 2022, India will have to deal with ongoing inflation of fuel, food prices as well as rising urban unemployment.

China's Tiangong space station reportedly had two 'close encounters' with SpaceX's Starlink satellites.

The company did not say when it will reopen stores but has said customers can pick up online orders at the stores.

Gathering comes amid compounding economic crises caused by an anti-pandemic lockdown and nuclear sanctions.

Worst flooding since 2014 left at least 48 people dead, five missing as country eyes plan to adapt to climate change.

Chinese firms in industries banned from foreign investment will need a waiver to carry out overseas listings.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is analysing 3 million vehicles to evaluate efficacy of recalls.

CDC recommendations open the way for people to return to work sooner, minimising the prospect of mass labour shortages.