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Vote expected to favour allies of President Sadyr Japarov, who has cemented his grip since coming to power last year.

Honiara residents clean up streets after deadly riots as Australia dispatches more police to keep the peace.

National Institute for Public Health 'almost certain' cases are of the new variant Omicron.

Military sources tell Reuters at least six Sudanese soldiers were killed in an attack in a disputed border region.

The restrictions, pending government approval, will come into effect at midnight.

UK, Germany and Italy latest to find infections of new coronavirus variant as South Africa condemns travel curbs.

Environmental groups are angry over a recent referendum reform and oppose a new expropriation law.

Nigerien gov't says two people killed, 18 wounded after the convoy, which is heading to Mali, ran into trouble in Tera.

The world faces yet another variant 'of concern', nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medics say dozens of people have been killed as security forces sought to crush weeks of anti-coup protests.

President, 77, leaves military hospital in Prague and will name Petr Fiala as prime minister on Sunday, his office says.

Tanzania became one of the last two countries in Africa to lift a ban against pregnant girls from accessing education.

About 100 protesters attempt to march in Ouagadougo to protest against the government's failure to quell violence.

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US Secretary of State expresses concern over escalating fighting between gov't forces and Tigrayan fighters.

Turkey’s currency crisis spills over into opposition-held Syrian city that adopted the lira more than a year ago.

Countries impose bans on travellers from southern Africa against the advice of the World Health Organization.

Japan has acknowledged its economic policy of the last 10 years has increased inequality.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says security situation around Japan is changing fast and is more severe than ever.

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Nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.

Australian police are now helping patrol Honiara, the capital, which was relatively calm on Saturday morning.

Sondheim, renowned for musicals including West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, died at home in Connecticut.

Several countries impose travel restrictions as new variant detected in South Africa raises global alarm.

World Trade Organization negotiations over waivers are currently deadlocked amid opposition by some wealthy nations.

Critics say the deal leaves Jordan dependent on Israel without providing a solution to the country's water problems.

France and the UK criticise each other for the deaths of dozens trying to cross the English Channel.

Health minister says countries' move to impose curbs on it because of newly identified coronavirus variant is draconian.

Drugmaker says final analysis of trial results showed molnupiravir showed 30 percent risk reduction.

A shift online, COVID fears and less-steep discounts have thinned crowds on the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday.

Stopping of convoy came amid rising anger over failure of local and international forces to contain escalating violence.

State media shows Abiy wearing army fatigues, saying morale is high and Tigrayan forces have been pushed back.

Turkey risks further tensions with European allies after court rules to keep philanthropist in jail during trial.

This year's IOM Global Migration Film Festival highlights the work of returnees exploring the complexities of migration.

French territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique have seen mass protests against mandatory COVID jabs for health workers.

Brazil's health regulator recommends travel restrictions for some African countries due to new coronavirus variant.

Evacuation flight brings some to safety, but many more remain camped outside Tripoli UN centre pleading for relocation.

US immigration advocates say millions are at risk as reforms face uphill battle amid intense Republican opposition.

The world's largest vaccine maker halted most shipments of COVID shots in March as India saw an explosion in infections.

The Dow dropped more than 900 points while the S&P is on pace for its worst day since September.

Bitcoin fell as much as 9 percent to $53,552 while Ether dropped more than 12 percent on Friday.

Several countries are tightening border controls amid concerns over a new coronavirus strain detected in South Africa.

Amnesty International says over 100 people suffered eye injuries in security force crackdown on mass protests this year.

Experts raise concern over potential fraud in Sunday’s vote, which could end conservative National Party’s 12-year rule.

Futures in New York fell below $74 a barrel and global benchmark Brent shed as much as 6 percent, the most since July.

Belarusian leader makes first public appearance near the chaotic border since crisis broke out.

Countries introduce restrictions on travellers from southern Africa amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus.

As tensions between the neighbours grow, the Ukrainian president said the planned coup was set for December.

The self-ruled island's lack of exposure to COVID-19 has left policymakers hesitant to reopen to the world.