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Nigeria’s national security adviser says Malam Bako, leader of the Isalmic State in West Africa Province, 'taken out'.

Negotiations would have marked the first time the government formalised dialogue with such groups.

Gov't says attack targeted training site used by Tigrayan forces, but TPLF says attack hit Mekelle University.

The lira fell as much as 1.5 percent to a record low of 9.6625 per dollar on Friday.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Political leaders praise outgoing German chancellor as a 'compromise machine' and 'compass' of the European project.

The property giant now has at least another week to deal with its debt crisis.

Meeting in Sochi marks first in-person talks between the two world leaders.

CDC recommends boosters for some Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shot recipients, clears 'mix and match' booster shots.

The pandemic created a toxic legacy of misinformation that has mobilised opposition to vaccinations.

Scientists say action is urgently needed as the infection rate spirals and virus deaths rise to six-month high.

Britain expelled thousands in the late 60s to make way for a US base. Now, their descendants are left in limbo.

Somalia was meant to choose a new president this month, but a dispute between president and PM halted the process.

The regular threats to public officials are an attack on democracy.

The ban comes as absolute monarchy is gripped by new round of deadly protests calling for democratic reforms.

Hundreds of students demand the government raise teachers' pay to end a strike that has put a halt on lessons.

New regime forces exodus of journalists from Afghanistan where free press was one of few gains of Western occupation.

UN blames South Sudan's worst floods in 60 years imperilling livelihoods of more than 700,000 people on climate change.

The late US general was an inspiration for immigrants and Black Americans but his role in the Iraq War did great damage.

Appeals at Tripoli sit-in come as more than 5,000 people rounded up this month and put in indefinite detention.

The criminalisation of asylum seekers in Europe should concern all of us.

Fatu, daughter of 32-year-old Najin, is now the only donor left in world-first breeding programme.

Pakistan to provide over $28m in immediate humanitarian aid and ease travel and trade restrictions at its land borders.

Police say at least seven people killed in attack on Islamic seminary in refugee camp on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

Director Joel Souza was also wounded in the incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, authorities say.

Comments prompt swift White House clarification after seeming to suggest change to policy of 'strategic ambiguity'.

State Premier promises there will be 'no more lockdowns' as Victoria reaches its vaccination targets.

Antonio Guterres says he is 'very concerned' upcoming COP26 in Glasgow will fail.

Statement calls on Beijing to allow immediate access to Xinjiang, as rival statement claims 'disinformation'.

UN agency steps up calls for governments to do more to protect and support workers as the pandemic continues to grow.

During visit to Colombia, Blinken announces initiative that will include financial support for protected areas.

The former British colony will replace the UK's Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic.

With stocks flying high, traders are bracing for market swings in the face of rising price pressures.

Asadullah Haroon Gul was denied access to a lawyer, held for 14 years at Guantanamo without charge; now ordered freed.

Officials have said 400 Mawozo gang is demanding $1m per hostage in ransom to release 17 members of missionary group.

Mohamed Noor claims he feared for his safety and that of his police partner when he shot the unarmed woman.

Brazilian Senate inquiry says Jair Bolsonaro should face crimes against humanity charges for mishandling the pandemic.

The scandal recently led to the departure of two regional presidents and diminished confidence in the US central bank.

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says NATO agreed a $1bn fund to provide seed financing to develop new tech.

Reports by US White House, defence and intelligence agencies say climate change likely to increase global instability.

A forecast for a warm United States winter put the brakes on a rally fuelled by tight supply and a global energy crunch.

The standardized certificate will have a QR code for scanning at airports, train stations and other entry points.

Foreign minister's first visit since the Taliban takeover comes amid border issues affecting movement and trade.

British citizen Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty to seven charges in Abuja court, before case was adjourned to November 10.

Political strategist defied a subpoena from a House panel probing the deadly January 6 Capitol riot by Trump supporters.

The Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund said it invested $25m in Bitcoin and Ether.

Gov't says attack aimed for facility in Mekelle used for military training, but TPLF says plane did not hit any targets.

Turkey's central bank delivered a massive interest rate cut on Thursday, sending the lira to a new record low.

Ten foreign diplomats had issued a rare joint statement calling for the release of a philanthropist jailed since 2017.

NASA got a third pitch, this one from Voyager Space Holdings Inc, to build a private station to replace an existing lab.