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US law firm takes rare step of compensating families after California lawyer fails to hand over settlement money.

Veteran politician and activist Walden Bello was arrested on Monday over comments related to a drug raid.

Musk says Twitter is withholding the names of employees tasked with evaluating spam and robot accounts.

City state's economy grew 4.4 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, less than official estimates.

North Korean leader lifts pandemic curbs as senior official calls death toll an 'unprecedented miracle' in world health.

On the outlying islands, mainland China is less than five kilometres away and memories of bombardment strong.

Syed has denied involvement in the killings, but investigators have said they have strong evidence against him.

Houthi official says 10 buildings have been destroyed in the Yemeni capital's Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A Syrian girl, 5, has reportedly died, with her parents and dozens others awaiting rescue following alleged pushbacks.

Alaba, Benzema on the scoresheet as Champions League winners easily overpower Europa League champions.

UN official says a goal of exporting two to five million tonnes of grain a month is 'achievable'.

The former US president says the search of his Florida residence is a 'weaponisation of the justice system'.

A street in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah has been named after slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

The law significantly expands healthcare and disability benefits for millions of US veterans exposed to toxins.

New US data suggests that the worst of inflation may be over after a tough year of price increases.

The Biden administration implored the Syrian government to work with the US to return Tice home.

Vice president announces nationwide curfew after security forces clashed with demonstrators in Freetown.

Gov't accuses Shahbaz Gill, aide to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, of inciting mutiny in the military.

China's ambassador to Moscow criticises the US for backing NATO expansion and imposing sanctions on Russia.

Justice Department says IRGC member offered $300,000 to assassinate Donald Trump's former national security adviser.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled Sri Lanka amid mass protests, requests entry into Thailand after weeks in Singapore.

Ex-president insists he did 'nothing wrong' but says he invoked Fifth Amendment because he had 'absolutely no choice'.

Both Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had halted sales in Russia after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, has been shelled several times, raising fears of a nuclear incident.

TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who made international news over a live-on-air anti-war protest, has been detained.

Black, brown and migrant bodies are in as much danger in Europe as they are in America.

Meet a new generation of activists bringing the world’s attention to inequality, democracy and climate change.

The consumer price index jumped 8.5 percent compared with a year earlier, US data showed on Wednesday.

The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.

Trump-backed candidate wins another nomination and progressive Ilhan Omar ekes out close race in latest polls.

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a huge wildfire sweeping through the Gironde region of southwestern France.

A third of Palestinians killed in Israel's latest assault on Gaza were children, nine were from Jabaliya refugee camp.

Beijing's new white paper on Taiwan released as Chinese military suggests live-fire drills around island are ending.

Civil investigation is probing whether ex-president's company misled lenders and tax authorities in valuing assets.

Opening ceremony and Qatar versus Ecuador match could be played on November 20, according to a proposal put forward.

Armenia and Azerbaijan trade blame for the recent clashes that violated a ceasefire over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Human rights experts urge the newly appointed leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to end the crackdown against the protesters.

Greek coast guards rescue 29 migrants and search for dozens more after their boat sinks east of Karpathos island.

Concerns abound of a prolonged slump after years of widespread shortages that led to heavy investments in the sector.

Researchers say about 66,000 people in Southeast Asia are infected each year with SARS-related coronaviruses.

Millions of lives are hit by Western sanctions leading to withdrawal of development support in impoverished country.

Firefighters from Mexico and Venezuela helped fight the blaze at Matanzas port using boats, planes and helicopters.

Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an 'opportunity to reset' ties.

Ashura is observed on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, by all Muslims.

Tuesday's vote saw low turnout and official results are expected to be announced on Thursday at the earliest.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 168th day, we take a look at the main developments.

At least nine people killed and thousands of homes damaged after South Korean capital hit by heaviest rain in a century.

The Better Cotton Initiative faced scrutiny over its work after partnering with Chinese firm accused of rights abuses.

Tesla chief sold nearly $7bn worth of shares to avoid an emergency sale in case he is forced to complete Twitter deal.

Four-metre-long animal will now be taken to a saltwater basin on France's northern coast amid hopes it can be saved.