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The Wall Street Journal said about two dozen US service members have trained Taiwanese ground and maritime forces.

Calling the vote a major setback, Dutch ambassador Peter Bekker says the Council 'has failed the people of Yemen'.

Ukraine has previously used the Turkish armed drones against pro-Russian separatists in the country's east.

Foreign tourists will be able to apply for a visa starting October 15 - the first time since March 2020 COVID lockdown.

Nigeria's economy shrank by the most in a quarter century last year due to the coronavirus crisis.

Members of Afghanistan's ruling group will be asked to attend October 20 talks, Putin representative says.

An Israeli court has given legal backing to Jews silently praying at Al-Aqsa, stoking Palestinian fears of a takeover.

Intelligence agency head says group will focus on 'adversarial' Chinese gov't, calling it 'most important threat' to US.

Democrats and Republicans agree to suspend the limit on US Treasury's ability to issue new debt until early December.

Watmore, who faced criticism for his decision to cancel a tour of Pakistan, resigned with just over a year in the role.

Athens hails security deal, saying it gives 'new substance' to defence of European interests in the Mediterranean.

Migration Policy Institute says African migrants crossing several Latin American countries to reach US need protection.

The security alliance has stripped accreditation from eight members of Russia's mission over Moscow's 'malign' activity.

Remote work has been liberating for some, who say they have faced fewer micro-aggressions and less casual racism.

The nation of 10 million has one of the world’s highest emissions rates per capita, ahead of Australia and the US.

Europe’s soaring gas prices dropped Thursday after Russia suggested it could sell more gas to European spot buyers.

The company says its research shows no adverse side effects for the age group, but recommends smaller dose.

With big business names signing up to end the death penalty, Al Jazeera speaks to the woman organising the effort.

With the Nobel season in full swing, here are four graphics explaining some of the world's most coveted awards.

Have this year’s protests in Colombia reignited a deadly uprising supposedly settled five years ago?

Groups are demanding PayPal offer its services to the five million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore is the main defendant in the trial on the 1987 murder of his predecessor.

Settlers take over an apartment in Palestinian neighbourhood as the Jerusalem municipality hands out demolition orders.

EU members have denied people the right to seek asylum, Lighthouse Reports says, alleging physical abuse in some cases.

Humanitarian assistance can provide the common ground for engagement between Kabul and the West and save Afghan lives.

The death toll is higher than in previous years amid a surge in crossings of the treacherous jungle route.

Gurnah hailed for 'uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and fate of the refugee'.

The outage of Facebook platforms brought some of us back to what life used to be before social media.

Long-simmering conflicts between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party are boiling over.

More than 40 people have been arrested for the assassination of Jovenel Moise, but key questions remain unanswered.

Many years ago, I was like you. It was my first time on such a journey and I was leaving everything I knew behind.

Female teacher and her male colleague killed inside a government school - the seventh targeted killings in six days.

Beavogui, who has no previous government experience, is an expert in agricultural finance and has worked for the UN.

Group spent two years courting world leaders, but finds it difficult to gain acceptance since taking power in August.

At least 20 people killed and more than 200 injured when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran will continue to support Lebanon as it battles a crippling economic crisis.

Voters in the pandemic-ravaged country want a leader who will get COVID-19 under control and restart the economy.

India promotes jute as fabric for sustainable future, with government saying all grains should be packed in jute sacks.

Envoy says military has made 'no progress' on peace, as Malaysia says it might open dialogue with shadow administration.

Move is a possible sign that North Korea is easing one of the world's strictest pandemic border closures.

Germany and Denmark repatriate 37 children and 11 women from a camp where suspected ISIL members are being held.

Guterres demands proof of accusations against UN staff raised by Ethiopia's ambassador during Security Council session.

Attorney general pushes for reform after court finds news outlets liable for defamatory comments on social media posts.

Australia says the French move will help repair relations amid a spat over a cancelled submarine deal.

Opposition cries foul, saying probe would amount to cover-up by Rajapaksa family, which has been in power for decades.

Current vice president faces uphill political battle in crowded field to succeed populist incumbent.

Women's rights groups welcome decision but warn that it could be overturned by a conservative-controlled Supreme Court.

Experts say issue raises questions about Indonesia's elephant tourism, which was highly profitable before the pandemic.

Expulsion follows report that Russian spies linked to Czech Republic blasts are also implicated in Skripal poisoning.