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Quito officials say rainfall in one sector was highest since 2003, pouring 75 litres of rain per square metre.

Three minor boys accused of sexually assaulting the woman, who was also allegedly tortured and paraded in the streets.

Roberto Toledo's killing comes after his employer says outlet received threats for reporting on government corruption.

Belarusian dissident Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny are also nominated.

Tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste have been generated in the two years since COVID began spreading globally.

As the standoff between Bamako and Paris continues, here's a timeline of key recent events.

Authorities say the move was taken out of an 'abundance of caution' after two inmates killed at facility in Beaumont.

Following a tense UNSC meeting on Ukraine, Blinken and Lavrov will make another attempt at diplomacy.

Boris Johnson is running out of excuses.

The unusually harsh bout of winter cold in India's capital city is blamed for killing nearly 200 homeless people.

Bolt of lightning stretching for 768km across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi in 2020 is new world record holder: WMO.

Israel must be held accountable for enforcing a system of oppression, domination against Palestinians, Amnesty says.

Two crew members remain unaccounted for as search and rescue team recover part of the fighter jet's fuselage.

A year since seizing power Senior General Min Aung Hlaing repeats promises of an election when state of emergency ends.

COVID worries muted Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia, even as increasing vaccination rates raised hopes.

Nearly half of all employees who responded to the external review said they had been bullied.

Retail sales slide in December due to COVID surge after two months of big gains.

Civilians bear brunt of escalation between Saudi-led coalition and opposition Houthi fighters.

Civil Aviation Authority officials discussed 'safety implications' of city's ultra-strict pandemic rules, emails reveal

Nigeria got knocked out of the AFCON in the last-16. Some fans decided to take out their frustration on social media.

The international community must continue its efforts to investigate and prosecute the Myanmar army's crimes.

Palau and Fiji have high vaccination rates allowing it to contain virus but countries like Solomon Islands lag behind.

A year after the coup, renewed calls for action against a military accused of 'heinous' attacks on civilians.

Coronavirus flare-ups and pollution curbs are weighing on consumer and industrial activity ahead of Winter Games.

Since seizing power, the military regime has used force against opponents and struggled for diplomatic recognition.

The government's zero COVID drive has left people with few options to celebrate their biggest holiday of the year.

Judge says plea deal for Travis McMichael in hate crimes case would discount wishes of Arbery's family at sentencing.

A technical recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of contractions.

Goal is to turn section of San Quentin State Prison into a 'positive, healing environment', California officials say.

During White House meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim, Joe Biden calls Qatar a 'good friend and reliable partner'.

Dip buyers came out of the woodwork on Monday, snatching up tech stocks and lifting the Nasdaq 3.3 percent.

Ecuador's environment ministry says pipeline spill is 'major' event and requests company measure its full impact.

South Africa cuts isolation for symptomatic patients to 7 days and says those with no symptoms not required to isolate.

The Emirati airline flew Ahmed Jaffar Mohammed Ali from Serbia to Bahrain, where he faces torture, rights groups say.

Washington warns of 'horrific' war in Ukraine as Moscow accuses US of drumming up threat of Russian invasion.

Six Black colleges and universities faced bomb threats less than a month after threats were made to eight universities.

Spotify says it will put content advisories before any podcasts that discuss the pandemic after misinformation row.

Military restores constitution suspended after takeover and appoints Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba as interim leader.

The Workers United union said it’s filing 15 unionization petitions with the National Labor Relations Board.

It was not DiCaprio's tweets, but the work of the local Banen communities that saved the precious Ebo Forest.

Security concerns elevated after former US president disparages prosecutors in strong language at a political rally.

Why are Yemen's Houthis launching attacks on the UAE and is this a new front in the war? We answer the key questions.

Allison Fluke-Ekren, a former teacher and Kansas resident, faces up to 20 years in jail on 'terrorism' charges in US.

Sanctions levied 'to promote accountability for the coup and the violence perpetrated by the regime'.

Public school systems often have limited budgets for cybersecurity safeguards and have become targets of more attacks.

Canadian PM slams intimidation, vandalism and 'racist flags' at demonstrations organised by some far-right activists.

Bitcoin dipped to as low as $33,000 in January from a record of almost $69,000 less than three months ago.

Supply bottlenecks, high energy prices, tensions with Russia and a new COVID variant took a bite out of European growth.

Two police officers sentenced to death for murder of ex-military major as six other people sentenced to life in prison.

The virus may now be less deadly as vaccines continue to provide vital protection but new variants can still emerge.