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One million voters were registered in the election seen as a key test for stability for the small West African country.

Dua, a pioneer of Hindi broadcast journalism, had contracted COVID earlier this year.

Populist leaders meet in Poland to discuss the continent's future.

No damage was incurred as part of the air defence test, according to Iranian media.

Kremlin says the presidents will hold talks after Russia massed tens of thousands of troops on Ukrainian border.

The French president says opening of a joint mission was being considered but ruled out recognising the Taliban rulers.

Local officials say 12 people including four children were rescued from the bus that plunged into the Enziu river.

Surveillance video shows attacker stabbing Jewish man and then trying to knife Israeli police in the occupied city.

Centuries-old sculpture of two Hindu gods has been re-installed in Kathmandu nearly 40 years after it was stolen.

Urgent action is needed by the international community to prevent catastrophic hunger in Afghanistan.

Turkish president promises to continue his policy of low interest rates despite massive plunge in the Turkish currency.

After visiting UAE and Qatar, France's Macron met Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional 'stability'.

Reports of people trapped and some areas cut off after the highest volcano on Java island erupts, spewing out ash.

Prosecutors charged each parent with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with campus mass shooting.

Official says up to 120 arrests made, raids continue after factory manager, accused of blasphemy, was killed on Friday

The new coronavirus variant has driven frenzied media coverage, but how much is accurate? And the rise of K-drama.

European delegations head back to capitals for consultations after submission of two proposals by Iranian side.

Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, discusses the latest round of Vienna talks.

President Bolsonaro had claimed that COVID-19 vaccines may raise the chance of contracting AIDS.

At least 75 other refugees who are now inside Australia are still languishing behind bars facing an uncertain future.

A new coronavirus variant has forced governments to impose travel bans just as economies were starting to recover.

Kiwi spinner becomes only the third bowler in Test cricket's history to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

We discuss the barriers to diversity on the slopes.

Saturday's vote will be closely watched as a test of the democratic transition in The Gambia.

France and Qatar jointly operated humanitarian mission while also delivering food and winter supplies to Kabul.

World Health Organization says new coronavirus variant detected in 38 countries, up from 23 just two days ago.

Both chambers of Congress passed the legislation on Thursday to avert a short-term shutdown of the government.

The squad of 20 amputee footballers from Gaza hopes to play in the Amputee Football World Cup next year.

Crude slid since October on emergence of a new variant, nations tapping oil reserves and OPEC+ continuing output hikes.

As Chile’s presidential runoff nears, some women fear victory for Jose Antonio Kast may roll back their rights.

US president says plan aims to make it 'very, very difficult' for Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine.

England’s most successful cricket club is under fire after a racism allegations made by ex-player Azeem Rafiq.

No evidence yet to support a change in vaccines as they are 'highly effective', the World Health Organization says.

Iran says a deal for the revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement is within reach, if the West can show goodwill.

The phones of at least nine US State Department employees were hacked by Israeli firm's spyware, news agency reports.

Involuntary manslaughter charges aim to 'hold individuals who contributed to this tragedy accountable', prosecutor says.

Qatar beat Oman 2-1 as Iraq and Bahrain tie 0-0 in their second match at the group level.

Markets are also digesting comments earlier in the week from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

In 1918, a US forest ranger suggested shooting people who started fires. Now, a new law affirms a right to 'good fire'.

Lithuania's local media reported that goods from some of its companies were barred from entering Chinese ports.

Prime Minister Imran Khan says he will personally oversee investigation into 'the horrific vigilante attack'.

Taliban chief in a decree says women should not be considered 'property' and must consent to marriage.

Canada's employment rose by 153,700 last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday in Ottawa.

Asylum seekers blocked from seeking protection in the US say conditions in Mexican border areas are increasingly dire.

Ruling conservative People's Party nominates interior minister to succeed Alexander Schallenberg as chancellor.

While the number of jobs created fell far short of analysts' expectations, the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent.

Germany is reconsidering whether to award Gideon Greif after his views on the Srebrenica massacre became known.

For second time this week, Turkey's central bank sold precious US dollar reserves to stem lira's slide to record low.

The rapid devaluation of Turkey's lira is rippling throughout the country's private sector.

Deal signed as French President Macron begins Gulf trip, during which he will also visit Qatar and Saudi Arabia.