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Anwar Ditta's passing comes amid yet another major assault on civil liberties in the UK.

India's government is under pressure to curb growing hate speech and attacks against religious minorities.

President Bukele's government made a deal with violent gangs to expand its power, former prosecutor tells news agency.

Protesters say former soldiers and ex-employees of the last elected government are 'under direct threat'.

Petroleos Mexicanos, also know as Pemex, will reduce crude oil exports in 2022 before phasing out sales abroad in 2023.

At least 100 people, mostly women and children, on board a wooden vessel said to be taking on water denied refuge.

New cabinet represents Kuwait's fourth government over the last year and a half.

Severe weather has brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow to Northern California and Nevada.

Critics call for major revamp of the domestic game in the wake of England cricket team's chastening loss to Australia.

The hottest markets were Phoenix, Arizona (up 32.3%), Tampa, Florida (28.1%) and Miami, Florida (25.7%).

Rights group says two staff members among more than 30 people killed by the military on a highway in Kayah state.

From new protected areas to ozone layer gains, this year saw some positive trends, even as myriad problems persist.

Researchers unearth new mummification techniques used for Pharaoh Amenhotep I whose rule dates back to the 1500s BC.

Memorial, a decades-old organisation famed for documenting repression, found guilty of violating 'foreign agent' law.

When Fred Leone's mother died and he had twins, he knew he had to pass on Indigenous knowledge to the next generation.

Health authorities say mobility restrictions will be increased, especially during the festive season.

New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3.

Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold elections.

In the Arab Cup, fans and players displayed a unique politics of inclusion that defies divisive colonial policies.

Kalanda, an aspiring wrestler in Dakar, trains hard for the major arena bouts, but competition is tough.

Meet El Hadji, the man whose baobab forest provides food and climate protection in Burkina Faso.

Move comes after Houthis said last week the airport was put out of operation after air attacks by Saudi-led coalition.

The danger of illicit sea crossings was highlighted by the recent capsizing of a boat off Malaysia's Johor.

Phone company pays South Asia’s highest levels of corporate tax at 40 percent, hindering efforts to expand services.

This year, there were four successful military takeovers across the continent, up from one in 2021.

Attack caused 'significant material damage', but no casualties were reported, SANA news agency says.

Even if it's milder than Delta, high transmissibility means three times more cases, and more hospitalisation and deaths.

In 2022, India will have to deal with ongoing inflation of fuel, food prices as well as rising urban unemployment.

China's Tiangong space station reportedly had two 'close encounters' with SpaceX's Starlink satellites.

The company did not say when it will reopen stores but has said customers can pick up online orders at the stores.

Gathering comes amid compounding economic crises caused by an anti-pandemic lockdown and nuclear sanctions.

Worst flooding since 2014 left at least 48 people dead, five missing as country eyes plan to adapt to climate change.

Chinese firms in industries banned from foreign investment will need a waiver to carry out overseas listings.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is analysing 3 million vehicles to evaluate efficacy of recalls.

CDC recommendations open the way for people to return to work sooner, minimising the prospect of mass labour shortages.

Campaigners say China has 'systematised arbitrary and secret detention' with its RSDL system.

'We're living through the worst disaster that has ever occurred in the history of Bahia,' said the state's governor.

'The volume of greenhouse gas emitted by the financial-services industry is outrageous,' the US Senator said in a tweet.

Progress has been made, but both sides still need to make 'difficult decisions' if an agreement is to be reached.

Michel Aoun calls political paralysis in the government 'deliberate and systematic' amid unprecedented economic crisis.

West Texas Intermediate futures closed 2.4% higher on Monday, trading above $75 a barrel for the first time in a month.

Parliamentary committee recommends laying out 'a new, realistic and applicable roadmap' rather than fixing new dates.

Syrian foreign ministry calls Israeli move to double number of settlers in annexed region 'dangerous and unprecedented'.

For the fourth year running, The Stream upholds our pledge to amplify women's voices.

Whether Caracas can continue to ramp up production in 2022 is unclear.

Nearly five million sign clemency petition for driver whose truck crashed in US Rocky Mountains in 2019, killing four.

US president warns Omicron-linked surge in cases could strain hospitals, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.

The world's largest and most advanced space telescope is launched in the first such trip in decades.

US president approves $777.7bn defence bill after Congress passed it overwhelmingly amid protests from progressives.

Canadian couple first to marry in Abu Dhabi under new law on personal status of non-Muslims announced last month.