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US says 'gravely concerned' about escalating violence and expansion of hostilities, as Tigrayan forces advance.

A new study says cervical cancer cases plummeted among British women who were vaccinated against HPV in their teens.

Young activists in Myanmar and Thailand risk their lives and face imprisonment in their fight for democracy.

It is possible that someone purposely placed real bullets into the dummy gun that killed Halyna Hutchins, a lawyer says.

All-female rainforest force battling to protect one of the last enclaves of biodiversity along Western Ghats mountains.

Many are doubtful world leaders will jump into action to head off 'catastrophic' warming after decades of dragging feet.

Mediators say they are working towards a power-sharing deal.

Beijing's efforts to control virus come as authorities seek to avoid disruptions to Winter Olympics in February

Ethnic Tigrayan members of Ethiopian army arbitrarily detained and held without charge for months, relatives say.

Greenhouse gas emissions from burning coal are the single-biggest contributor to climate change.

Pentagon estimates China's arsenal would be two-and-a-half times the size of what it predicted only a year ago.

Murphy became the first Democratic governor in four decades to win reelection in New Jersey.

Fenster is also now charged with violating the Unlawful Associations Act for alleged links to banned opposition groups.

Shares climb in Japan, South Korea and Australia as Federal Reserve plays down inflation risks as transitory

Novel about one white family's reckoning with South Africa's racist history had been tipped to win this year's prize.

'Actions speak louder than words,' says Chinese foreign ministry following US criticism

President de Sousa's decision follows Parliament's rejection of the 2022 budget but no election date has been set.

Activists, rights groups say COVID-19 law is now being deployed by the government as another tool to curtail freedoms.

President Nicolas Maduro says Venezuelan government respects ICC decision to open probe, but 'we do not share it'.

US military drone attack in the Afghan capital in late August killed 10 civilians, including seven children.

As a nationwide state of emergency is declared, what can be done to de-escalate tensions on both sides?

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says the resumption of negotiations is aimed at removing US-imposed sanctions.

India's hopes of making the last four hang by a thread following heavy losses to Pakistan and New Zealand.

Water consumed by millions contains chemicals linked to cancer, brain damage and more, according to new report.

The four countries have urged for the lifting of Sudan's state of emergency and the release of those recently detained.

The disputed contract covers over 10,000 Deere union workers at 12 facilities in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas.

Russia's aviation agency says plane circled around after first coming in to land, at which point communication was lost.

US Supreme Court is mulling whether New York law requiring a licence to carry a concealed weapon is constitutional.

Fed chief Jerome Powell says US job market may improve enough to reach 'maximum employment' by mid-2022.

Officials say child vaccination campaign, expected to hit full strength next week, will mean fewer school interruptions.

Gore, speaking from COP26 climate summit, said that investors caught on the wrong side of history will face losses.

This is the kind of bold action we need to tackle the climate catastrophe we’re facing.

Biden administration says Israeli company's spyware enables 'repression', used to target journalists and activists.

Vaccine has 78% efficacy after two doses and is 'extremely suitable for low and middle-income countries', the WHO said.

Six attackers, two police officers and a soldier killed during gun battles, local governor says.

The US, Japan and others are urging the cartel and its allies to boost output and ease soaring energy prices.

The move is part of a bid by Moscow to forge ahead in a race with the United States.

Canberra says it is time to 'move on' from submarine spat after French envoy delivers rebuke over 'stab in the back'.

No immediate comment from Morocco after Algeria says 'assassination' of three nationals 'will not go unpunished',

Plus, could the Valneva COVID vaccine be a game-changer in our fight against the coronavirus?

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Ukrainian defence ministry says Moscow has left military units along the frontier after recent training exercises.

Dearborn, a city known for its large Arab and Muslim population, elects 31-year-old state lawmaker as next mayor.

Growing anti-Syrian refugee sentiment has led many to question the fate of Syrians should the AKP party be voted out.

'Shock to the system' from COVID, George Floyd protests, rising gun crime, poverty and racism are seen as root causes.

Search-and-rescue operations enter a third day as prospects of finding dozens of missing grow dim.

European legislators are in Taiwan to discuss its experience in fighting disinformation and interference in democracy.

Iranian state TV describes the incident as a failed attempt to 'steal' oil as Tehran prepares for nuclear talks.

What is behind the military coup in Sudan?

Pressure grows on Yorkshire Cricket Club after report recounts racist abuse suffered by former player Azeem Rafiq.