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Irish author turns down bid by publishing company Modan to translate, Beautiful World, Where Are You, into Hebrew.

UN human rights office demands an investigation into the fatal shooting of migrants fleeing a crackdown in Libya.

ESG promises positive returns for people and the planet but is facing growing charges of greenwashing.

Russian foreign minister says 'unfounded' claim made in a popular British tabloid newspaper will not be taken seriously.

The bloc's chief makes the pledge at a G20 summit addressing humanitarian and security situations in Afghanistan.

The role Britain’s anti-slavery mission played in looting African art. And the campaign to get it returned.

Moscow says the four islands, which lie between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean, are 'Russian territory'.

The exercise aims to show that Iran can defend its 'sensitive and vital centres'.

Several pro-Iranian parties promise to launch an appeal after early results show losses for parties with PMF links.

Lawyers for former ministers Ali Hasan Khalil and Ghazi Zeiter register new legal complaint against Judge Tarek Bitar.

A fortnight after their eviction, residents live cramped in shanties propped up with whatever is left of their homes.

Goran Hansson says prizes must go to 'those most worthy' but laments historic lack of female Nobel laureates.

Killings reported a day after suspected rebels shot dead five Indian army soldiers in a gunfight in the disputed region.

Pro-democracy groups report several arrests amid protests in Africa's last absolute monarchy.

National disaster agency says at least 9 killed and 16 others missing as tropical storm causes floods and landslides.

Acting foreign minister appeals to the world for good relations but avoids making firm commitments on girls' education.

French president invited no government leaders at event seen as bid to reshape France's ties with former colonies.

Under South Korean law, the recipient of a controlled substance that was given illegally is liable for prosecution.

Decision follows seizure of three tonnes of heroin at Mundra port off India's western coast in Gujarat state last month.

By awarding this year's Nobel Prize for literature to Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Swedish Academy ennobled the prize itself.

The dose of huge monetary, fiscal support boosted stocks and corporate profits but didn't trickle down to the majority.

Italy has been hit by a new wave of xenophobic upheaval.

People seeking asylum in EU face increasingly tough border restrictions and abuse by guards.

COVID restrictions and a civil disobedience movement have hit normal economic activities and are hurting exports.

Musicians who fled Afghanistan fearing the Taliban rule struggle to make a living as refugees in Pakistan.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned she will monitor any new facts and called for IMF to reinforce data integrity.

Heavy rains in area known for coal mining come amid mounting concern over energy supplies heading into winter.

North Korean leader says Pyongyang is only increasing its military as 'war deterrence' and not to start a conflict.

Damning parliamentary report on UK handling of pandemic lists catalogue of errors including delay to lockdown.

Far-right president's comment comes just days after Brazil surpassed 600,000 coronavirus deaths, spurring public anger.

Lebanon's leaders have frequently criticised Judge Bitar after he questioned some of the most senior politicians.

Leaders of Albanian, Bosnian, Montenegrin communities say US presence is needed to counter Serbia's ‘growing militancy'.

Firms that provide wildfire risk assessments and home hardening services say demand is rising as wildfires grow fiercer.

Turkey's president signals new military operation in Syria, blaming Kurdish fighters for latest deadly attacks.

Romania plunged into turmoil last week when the government of Prime Minister Florin Citu lost a no-confidence vote.

Southwest canceled more than 360 flights on Monday following a weekend of major disruptions.

Initial results show Muqtada al-Sadr's party has increased the number of seats it holds in parliament.

LNG shortages have triggered blackouts in some countries and squeezed household bugets.

Thousands rally in Warsaw after controversial ruling by Poland's top court that parts of EU law are unconstitutional.

Embera Indigenous rappers hope music will raise awareness of mass displacement, poor living conditions in the country.

Antonio Guterres also urges the world to inject cash into Afghanistan in order to prevent its economic collapse.

Researchers comb through some 100,000 studies documenting climate change's effects around the planet.

Houthi rebels have been accused of delaying a solution to the stricken oil tanker crisis to gain politically.

Poor communities just like poor nations continue to suffer from limited access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to buy dozens of US warplanes, sources tell Bloomberg News.

Government and allied forces launch coordinated offensive 'on all fronts', Tigray People's Liberation Front says.

Youth climate activists argued before the United Nations that inaction on climate change violates children's rights.

US pharmaceutical giant submits request for FDA approval for molnupiravir pill to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases.

Families skip meals and forgo staples as Lebanon’s paralysing fuel crisis causes food prices to skyrocket.

It is unclear who, if anyone, will throw Hui Ka Yan's cash-strapped Evergrande a financial lifeline.