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Defence ministry says an attack on the presidential palace by mutinous forces has been put down.

Brazilian health ministry says no risk to human or animal health after detecting two cases of the disease.

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At least three soldiers killed and 15 others wounded near Quetta in Balochistan province.

Authorities say the deadly attack south of Kirkuk city took place just after midnight.

Move comes after her family, lawyers and supporters rallied for her release as she is about to have a baby.

One Afghan activist reflects on how he fled to safety, and the hopelessness he feels for his country and its people.

Israeli leaders have issued a series of threats against Iran over its nuclear programme, reviving 'plans' for action.

Court documents identify Auckland attacker as a Tamil Muslim from Sri Lanka who was granted refugee status in 2013.

Government hopes talks will help ease sanctions while opposition wants guarantees of free and fair regional elections.

US Coast Guard says clean-up boats are at the scene of a sizable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida.

Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis say rebels fired three ballistic missiles at eastern and southern cities.

Companies say 'enough' US states have joined a settlement resolving claims they fuelled the opioid epidemic.

Conservative leader faces mounting questions over promise to overturn a 2020 ban on some weapons such as AR-15.

The meeting between Isaac Herzog and King Abdullah II in Amman is sign of improving relations between the two states.

Sri Lanka's government declared an economic emergency to deal with foodstuff shortages and to contain soaring inflation.

Hundreds of thousands remain without power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida brought extreme winds, flooding to US state.

The Qatari capital, Doha, has become a major transit point for refugees fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

Investigation is ongoing into what caused MH-60S helicopter to crash into the sea off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday.

Demonstrators set up blockades on main roads ahead of planned inauguration of new head of Serbian Orthodox Church.

Police detain nine members and raid offices in Musoma to block planned symposium on constitutional change, Chadema says.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Taliban leader stresses security is necessary to overcoming challenges facing the country.

Ruling paves the way for incumbent Nayib Bukele to stand for re-election in 2024.

Climate change, habitat loss and overfishing damage marine life, International Union for Conservation of Nature warns.

It is time for the EU to come up with a migration policy that reflects its moral responsibility towards Afghans at risk.

Protesters say Taliban used pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse them as they tried to reach the presidential palace.

The Taliban appears determined to snuff out the Panjshir resistance before announcing who will lead the country.

Plan involves using Egyptian gas to generate electricity in Jordan that will then be transmitted via Syria to Lebanon.

China has built ports in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Can India counter Beijing's economic diplomacy?

European financial institutions must keep their environmental commitments beyond EU borders.

Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, as pro-democracy protesters plan more demonstrations.

A documentary edition of the show on 20 years of the ‘War on Terror’ and the role US media have played therein.

Judgement is a blow to the ruling ANC, which supported a postponement and has struggled to register candidates.

Police shot dead a 32-year-old attacker who had been imprisoned for three years before being released in July.

Afghanistan’s former deputy speaker of parliament discusses what’s at stake for women’s rights in her country.

Social media giant apologises for 'clearly unacceptable error' but had previously faced allegations of racial bias.

Beijing rebuffs US proposal to accelerate climate efforts, including halting financing of coal-fired power plants.

UN set to discuss aid for Afghans amid warning of humanitarian disaster as Taliban prepares to form new government.

Prosecutors are investigating an alleged bribe from Russian businessmen to President Alejandro Giammattei.

One year on, 'there has been no clarification' over the killings of two 11-year-old cousins by Paraguay state security.

The four Iranian intelligence officials are accused of targeting a journalist and human rights activist based in the US.

The president was under pressure from survivors and victims' families, who believe Saudi Arabia aided the attackers.

Jacob Chansley could face up to 51 months in prison for his role in the attacks on the US Capitol.

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.

Funeral ceremonies for top Shia leader expected to be held in holy city of Najaf and its twin city of Karbala.

'The measures we’ve taken so far have brought America out of an economic free-fall,' US President Joe Biden said Friday.

From wildfires to floods, many rich countries are now seeing the devastating effects of climate change.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Rights group says peaceful protests 'must be facilitated rather than cracked down upon', following recent arrests.

Nelly Mutti, a lawyer based in Lusaka, was elected unopposed to replace Patrick Matibini.