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Right-wing opposition accuses leftist PM of caving in to pressure from separatist parties, which back the government.

Violent protests come after a widely circulated video showing police stripping and beating young man emerged last week.

The 12-year-old remains hopeful despite COVID restrictions putting a temporary halt to her ambitions.

Activists discuss the challenges and triumphs of the ongoing epidemic.

Medics worked frenetically to give Eriksen CPR; teammates choked away tears and formed a circle around the midfielder.

Tournament will be hosted by Brazil which has reported the second-highest COVID death toll in the world.

Once considered a safe haven for Hazara Shia Muslims, Dasht-e-Barchi has come under increased attacks in recent years.

Biden met Suga at the sidelines of the G7 summit and affirmed his support for the Tokyo Olympic Games moving forward.

Opponents sing and dance outside Netanyahu's residence in anticipation of the end of his 12 years as prime minister.

Two men on a motorbike attack home of Seini Oumarou, president of Niger's National Assembly.

Keiko Fujimori's supporters rally in Lima alleging fraud in Peru's presidential runoff as vote counting nears an end.

Viewers slam broadcasters for zooming in on player after his collapse and also showing his wife in distress.

The government in Algiers says Saturday's vote will build a 'new Algeria'.

Mayor says the spread of the coronavirus infection 'has sharply deteriorated' in the Russian capital.

Football players take to social media to send their wishes for Danish player's recovery after his collapse on the pitch.

The 'Build Back Better World' project is aimed squarely at competing with China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Protesters march to Downing Street and call on G7 leaders to end their support to Israel following Gaza assault.

Candidates spent more time discussing nuclear deal in third debate, as another round to restore accord begins in Vienna.

Protests against Line 3 pipeline are part of a larger movement to reclaim Indigenous land and culture in Canada and US.

Large crowd gathers to honour Afzaal family members killed in hate-motivated Islamophobic attack in London, Ontario.

The Kenyan constitution is once again threatened by the executive and it is up to the judiciary to defend it.

The unseeded 25-year-old defeated Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to claim her first Grand Slam title.

UEFA says Danish midfielder 'stabilised' after being taken to hospital following sudden collapse on the pitch.

Twelve Venezuelan football team players and staff test positive for coronavirus a day before opening match in Brazil.

Assailants on motorbikes raided several villages in northern state, attacking farmers and pursuing those trying to flee.

Six others wounded in bombings that struck neighbourhood largely populated by members of the ethnic Hazara minority.

Number of Cameroonian films available on global streaming platform set to rise to four in coming days.

In the wake of racial justice protests, monuments and institutions honouring Lee are being reimagined or repurposed.

Nationwide protests were called over bad governance, insecurity and recent Twitter ban, among other issues.

Colombo still assessing the total damage with the claim representing expenses from May 20 to June 1, authorities say.

Saudi Arabia says this year's pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents.

Republican Governor Greg Abbott says wall will keep communities 'safe' amid questions over legality of the move.

In rural Bangladesh, a renewable energy solution is providing villagers with power and an income.

Packard, 56, says he was caught in the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod before he was spat out.

Police say it remains unclear what sparked the shooting that left 13 wounded in US city, as suspect remains at large.

Washington says ethnic violence and detentions of opposition figures will raise doubts about the vote's credibility.

Polls open for first election since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned amid boycott calls from Hirak movement.

Complaint accuses candidate for Interpol presidency, Ahmed al-Raisi, of playing role in torture of jailed activist.

Washington Post reported that Moscow is planning to give Iran advanced satellite that will boost spying capabilities.

UN chief warns virus could mutate and become resistant to the vaccines.

Blockade, bombardment and Israeli occupation have not stopped Palestinians from documenting and telling their stories.

People marched about 7km (4.4 miles) from the spot where the family was struck down to a nearby mosque.

Women's jobs are 1.8 times more vulnerable to this crisis. The global economy could suffer trillions in lost output.

Diplomats ordered to leave after they 'were found guilty of engaging in illicit trade in duty-free alcohol'.

Felipe Sola discusses his country’s long-standing foreign debt and financial crisis.

Twenty-four-year-old activist served nearly seven months for her role in an unauthorised assembly in the city in 2019.

Investigators say tragedy was a public safety incident brought about by extreme weather and unprofessional organisation.

Electoral observers from American states say no 'serious irregularities' were detected during last Sunday's vote.

The Russian president, ahead of his meeting with Joe Biden, also praised former US President Donald Trump.

'Genocide and crimes against humanity', erosion of 'democratic norms' cited by Washington in call with Beijing.