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President Emmanuel Macron says France to reduce its force to 2,500 to 3,000 troops over the long term.

The US Federal Reserve pledged to keep its low interest rate policies to help the US's continuing economic recovery.

The US president's directive aims to address a sharp rise in the consolidation of industries over the last two decades.

Tropical Storm Elsa floods at least one New York City subway station as heavy rains create traffic hazards.

South Africa is battling a severe third wave of coronavirus infections, spurred by the Delta variant.

In its longest flight yet, the plucky helicopter buzzed around the Seitah region of Mars, snapping pictures.

Plain denial appears to be the overarching strategy from Netanyahu's legal team over a series of corruption cases.

US President Joe Biden's proposal for a global minimum corporate tax is being discussed at the G20 meeting.

Practicing seven hours a day, first African American winner breezes to victory spelling word for genus of Asiatic trees.

Ghadanfar Abu Atwan released from Israeli custody and transferred to the Istishari Hospital in the occupied West Bank.

Fans will not be able to watch the games in Tokyo and the neighbouring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa.

Prosecutor says victim was a 'total stranger' to the officer who has pleaded guilty to kidnap, rape and murder.

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is unlikely to come back to power after the July 11 vote, analysts say.

Tensions between Kyrgyzstan and Centerra Gold simmer over the Kumtor mine.

The rejection came a day after the former leader turned himself to police, but still challenged his sentence.

President vows not to return the country to war as the world's youngest nation marks 10 years of independence.

The victims of the crash in south-central Sweden were members of a local skydiving club.

Palestinian Football Association head says planned friendly in Jerusalem is a violation of rights.

Pregnant woman found to be infected with mosquito-borne disease while 13 other suspected cases are being investigated.

We should not feel the need to co-opt the BLM movement to bring the plight of Roma to the world's attention.

About 155 million people globally live at crisis levels of food insecurity, 20 million more than last year, report says.

At least 43 killed; many of the 30 injured leapt for their lives from the upper floors of the complex.

Residents and civil society groups have been waging a legal battle against a sugarcane development project.

Sunday's final may well be the last appearance of Bjorn Kuipers at an international tournament.

The Delta variant has exposed the vulnerabilities of countries from South Korea to Australia and Vietnam.

Siddis often seen as outsiders because of their curly hair and features.

Israel says it 'uncovered a web of electronic wallets' used by Hamas to raise funds.

Massive blaze tears through a food processing factory near capital Dhaka, killing at least 52 people, police say.

Group continues advances as foreign forces withdraw, with sources saying some Afghan security officials fled to Iran.

A look back at the world's youngest nation's first 10 years, marred by a ruinous civil war.

Eight suspected rebels also killed as region marks fifth anniversary of the death of a popular rebel commander.

President Rajapaksa appoints younger brother Basil as finance minister, consolidating power among family members.

At least 14 Chinese companies are set to be added as early as Friday to the Entity List over reported abuses of Uighurs.

Attacks on journalists in Indonesia raise concern as media across region face repressive laws in battle to report.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the source of an almost decade-long diplomatic standoff in the region.

President Biden says peace in Afghanistan can only come through renewed talks with Taliban even as fighting escalates.

The lawyer was convicted of trying to extort millions of dollars from US company Nike 'to further his own agenda'.

Suspects in the killing of President Moise arrested including men who appeared to be former Colombian soldiers.

Critics say the law further downgrades the status of Israel’s Palestinian minority, which makes up 21 percent.

Fears of more turmoil after gunmen shoot dead Jovenel Moise in a dawn raid.

North African nation recorded 9,823 coronavirus cases and 134 deaths on Tuesday, its worst daily toll from the virus.

Agreements signal improved relations between Jordan and Israel's new government following years of strained ties.

Observers warn even if neither side wants the conflict to escalate, attacks have become a dangerous tit-for-tat cycle.

Transitional foster homes are widely considered to be the best option for unaccompanied children in US custody.

Khalid bid Salman is highest ranking Saudi to visit Washington since the US said MBS ordered Khashoggi's murder.

All but a handful of US states nationwide now support Purdue's bankruptcy plan.

The main hospital in Marib has been overwhelmed by dozens of wounded fighters a day for months.

Steve Ballmer has seen his wealth grow by $20.1bn this year alone.

Analysts say all outposts are a backdoor to keep claiming Palestinian land after Israel committed to the Oslo Accords.

The market for hydrogen is tiny now but could be worth as much as $700bn annually by 2050, according to Bloomberg.