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With deforestation on the rise, scientists are raising the alarm about a looming ecological catastrophe.

The China-backed trade bloc - the world's biggest - is set to enter into force on January 1.

Park leaves Seoul hospital, where she had stayed since last month for medical treatment, after getting pardon letter.

Some of the most iconic celebrations will be going ahead as countries hit new record levels of infections.

Chinese manufacturing has been hampered by shortages of some components and shipping disruptions.

After being held for eight years by Australia's government, an Afghan refugee celebrates his chance at a new life.

Asia-Pacific head of aviation body sees Omicron as 'temporary speed bump' on path to recovery.

The refugees - mostly women and children - were brought ashore at Lhokseumawe in Aceh after an 18-hour rescue operation.

Seven-day average shows more than 290,000 new infections reported daily in the US as new variant threatens surge.

Governor Jared Polis declares state of emergency as the National Weather Service warns of 'life-threatening situation'.

US and Russian presidents discuss Ukraine tensions in phone call ahead of lower-level talks in Geneva next month.

The central bank considers the technology very important to financial inclusion, Mexico's government wrote on Twitter.

Eligible workers will be able to take time off during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, Publix said.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled this week due to winter storms and COVID-19-related staffing shortages.

The move is part of a diplomatic shift as a growing number of Arab countries revive ties with President Bashar al-Assad.

The verdict is a major setback for the pharmaceutical company facing thousands of lawsuits across the United States.

Foreign affairs minister withdraws proposal to award Israeli historian Gideon Greif with the Order of Merit.

The jury weighing fraud charges against the former Theranos CEO is breaking until after the New Year's holiday.

COVID hospitalisations for children jumped 58 percent across the US in the past week, CDC data shows.

Kenya welcomes a new election year with bad memories of past presidential polls that resulted in violence.

Ghani says he had just minutes to decide to flee in the hours before the Taliban took control of the capital in August.

Council on American-Islamic Relations says it uncovered a 'mole' within its organisation and a 'spy' at a US mosque.

All signs point to a strong US job market in the aftermath of last year's coronavirus recession.

The company plans to recall all Model 3 vehicles made between 2017 and 2020 and some Model S cars assembled from 2014.

A dozen more soldiers seriously injured after their patrol was ambushed by fighters in western Mali.

2021 marked a decade since the beginning of the Syrian uprising, with violence and economic hardship still rife.

Small wine producers in Turkey call for support to help them survive amid mounting economic and environmental pressures.

In memory of the homes that have taught me about survival, how to be a family, and how to ride the winds of hope.

National Health Service put on 'war footing' amid record-high caseload driven by the rapid spread of Omicron variant.

With poll numbers down and domestic priorities stalled, US president faces a tough midterm election battle.

Iran uses satellite carrier rocket to send three research devices into space, state media reports.

Security forces fire tear gas as protests mark the 11th day of big demonstrations since the October 25 coup.

The former German chancellor stepped in to lead ‘the West’ as the US started to shrink from the world stage.

Bloc's top diplomat also calls for an international arms embargo following killing of at least 35 people last week.

Asylum seekers face host of difficulties amid delays in application processing as gov't renews European support call.

The Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and retired Anglican archbishop died Sunday at the age of 90.

Kashmiri rebels have been fighting Indian forces for more than 30 years, demanding freedom or merger with Pakistan.

Charges come a day after the shutdown of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News outlet and arrest of some of its staff.

The German automaker is the latest major firm to feel the heat of growing consumer nationalism in China.

A university lecturer reflects on how the Taliban takeover upended her life and asks: was the hard work all for nothing?

At an event where call for Muslim genocide was given, Maharaj said Gandhi 'destroyed' the country as he saluted Godse.

Developer has seen share price plunge more than 50 percent since November amid liquidity, transparency concerns.

This needs to be urgently addressed by governments and pharmaceutical companies.

UN says the warehouse contained up to 1,700 tonnes of food destined for hundreds of thousands of people in the area.

More countries see coronavirus cases surge to highest levels ever amid the rapid spread of Omicron variant.

Rights groups decry information blackout as family of hunger-striking inmate urges international intervention.

Sultana Begum has lodged a court case seeking recognition that she is rightful owner of the imposing 17th-century fort.

Military’s burning of more than 30 civilians in their vehicles left locals 'devastated and terrified' in Kayah State.

Al Jazeera takes a look at key events shaping European countries' response to migrant and refugee arrivals this year.