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Palestine: An open-air museum of colonialism
Palestine has been turned, brutally, into a permanent museum of colonialism whose doors should have closed long ago.
South Africa: Economic recovery quickens in Q2 but risks remain
While the economy posted stronger than expected growth in Q2, it likely will contract in Q3 after deadly riots.
K-pop crackdown: China social media giant bans BTS fan account
Weibo said it banned the account for 60 days for illegal fundraising.
Aid groups warn of ‘impending humanitarian crisis’ in Afghanistan
Call for funding as thousands of health centres and NGOs face closure affecting millions of Afghans.
That time the Vietnam War led to the war in Afghanistan
Was it Nixon's decision to end military conscription in 1973 that allowed America's latest war to continue for 20 years?
Vietnamese man jailed 5 years for breaching COVID rules
The People's Court of Ca Mau province sentenced a 28-year-old for travelling and spreading the virus.
Guantanamo Bay explained in maps and charts
The world’s most infamous detention centre, ‘Gitmo’, has become a symbol of human rights abuses.
US academic conference on ‘Hindutva’ targeted by Hindu groups
Organisers and speakers of 'Dismantling Global Hindutva' conference face harassment and intimidation before the event.
Israeli guard slept through Palestinian prisoners’ escape: Probe
Probe into the escape of six Palestinians from the Israeli jail reveals the guards failed to notice the whole episode.
Syrian refugees tortured, raped after returning home: Amnesty
The human rights group documented violations by intelligence officers against 66 returnees, including 13 children.
There is an urgent need for a moratorium on sale of spy tech
The Pegasus scandal demonstrated the dangers posed by the unchecked sale of surveillance technology to governments.
US top diplomat Blinken visits Qatar in wake of Taliban takeover
Secretary of state says 'no country has done more than Qatar' during US military withdrawal and civilian exodus.
Row in India over gov’t move to erase colonial-era ‘martyrs’
Premier history body recommends deleting the names of 387 rebels who fought against the British rule, triggering a row.
Air pollution from coal-fired power plants kills thousands in EU
Coal plants in the western Balkans led to 19,000 deaths over the past three years, more than half were in the EU.
As Moroccans prepare to vote, what are the key challenges?
About 18 million people head to the polls on Wednesday to choose new members of parliament and regional councils.
Why is North Korea resuming its nuclear programme?
A nuclear watchdog report finds activity at the site of the country’s main reactor.
Israel’s military chief says ‘accelerating’ Iran strike plans
Defence Minister Aviv Kohavi's comments follow a series of warnings from high-level Israeli officials towards Iran.
‘Radicalisation’ and the assumption of Muslim manipulability
Have masses really been radicalised by a few 'radical' clerics, or is there something else behind their non-compliance?
India’s COVID-battered Kerala state now on alert for Nipah virus
Southern state on high alert after 12-year-old dies, spurring officials to start contact-tracing and isolating people.
India ‘prepares for the worst’ ahead of possible COVID third wave
The South Asian country braces for another possible surge in infections around its September-November festival season.
Libya releases political prisoners as part of reconciliation
The Libyan Presidential Council says it will continue its work to achieve national reconciliation.
Philippines to relax COVID curbs even as cases hit record levels
Health department says three out of four new cases linked to Delta variant and warns of new surge.
Panjshir, the last pocket of resistance, falls to Taliban
The Taliban claimed total control over Afghanistan after claiming capture of the Panjshir Valley on Monday.
What we know about the new C.1.2 coronavirus variant
New variant found in South Africa getting attention for the number and types of mutations and speed at which they occur.
Chinese prosecutors say no sexual assault by ex-Alibaba employee
The ruling triggered outrage online, sparking debate about the treatment of female workers across companies in China.
George Soros says BlackRock’s China investments ‘tragic mistake’
BlackRock is the world's largest money manager; last month it began offering investment products to Chinese individuals.
Sri Lanka parliament approves state of emergency
President declared state of emergency to control food prices and prevent hoarding amid shortages of some staples.
Myanmar shadow government calls for uprising against military
National Unity Government calls on all citizens to revolt against military rule in every corner of the country.
The Wire star Michael K Williams dead at 54
Black actor who starred in the iconic role of a gay Baltimore armed robber was found dead in his New York apartment.
High flying North Korean general promoted to senior party role
Appointment of Pak Jong Chon part of most significant reshuffle of ruling elite in years.
Myanmar military frees Wirathu, notorious anti-Muslim monk
Monk, who was jailed after turning himself in last November, has been admitted to hospital.
In Vietnam’s COVID epicentre, ‘everyone is struggling to survive’
Overwhelmed hospitals and food shortages in Ho Chi Minh City as authorities extend total lockdown.
What’s next for Guinea after the coup?
Elite soldiers have overthrown Guinea's President Alpha Conde and dissolved the constitution.
US attorney general vows to protect abortion clinics in Texas
Biden administration says it will protect women seeking abortions after Texas passed law restricting the procedure.
Hundreds wait for clearance to leave Afghanistan’s Mazar airport
Afghan girls from a US-based NGO and a number of Americans among group that has been trying to leave for a week.
Turkey realigning ties with Egypt and Gulf rivals
Analysts say fresh round of talks between Turkey and Egypt comes amid changing dynamics in the Middle East.
France’s Total signs mega oil and gas deals with Iraq
The contracts were signed as other big oil companies are looking to exit Iraq's energy sector.
Angry families demand justice from Russia at MH17 crash trial
Relatives of the passengers and crew killed in the shooting down of flight MH17 testify in Dutch court for first time.
Brazil football legend Pele recovering after tumor operation
The 80-year-old, who has been in poor health in recent years, is due out of intensive care on Tuesday, hospital says.
COP26 urged to prioritise adaptation as climate emergency surges
More than 50 officials convening in Rotterdam call for November's COP26 climate talks to treat adaptation as 'urgent'.
Mexico City swapping Columbus statue with one of Indigenous woman
New statue aims to delivers 'justice' for historic role of women in Mexico, particularly Indigenous women, mayor says.
Concern grows for Panjshir residents as Taliban claims victory
A resident of the holdout Afghan province says shops and medical facilities face shortages amid media blackout.
Solana, rival to Ethereum, is climbing the crypto top 10
Solana's SOL token has tripled in about three weeks.
US southern states recovering from Ida face new flooding threat
US states still reeling from last week's powerful Hurricane Ida face slow-moving rain and threat of flash floods.
Landmark pact to protect Amazon rainforest shows little progress
The Leticia Pact signed by 7 South American Amazonian nations was supposed to protect the world's largest rainforest.
Guinea coup leader bars foreign travel for government officials
Leader of army unit that overthrew President Alpha Conde tells government ministers there will be 'no witch hunt'.
Belarus court gives opposition activists lengthy jail sentences
Two key members of the opposition Coordination Council have been sentenced to 10 and 11 years in prison by authorities.
Oman developing framework that could tap ESG-focused investors
Gulf oil state is developing ESG framework that could broaden its funding base, sources tell Reuters.
Qatar plans to resume Gaza funding with new mechanism
New payment mechanism for civil servants and poor families in Gaza Strip will involve PA President Abbas and the UN.
Timeline: How September 11, 2001 led to US’s longest war
How the 9/11 attacks led to the US's 20-year deployment in Afghanistan and chaotic withdrawal.
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