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The lineage of the Sandalwood pony dates back to the 8th century and is central to the Indonesian island's culture.

Former president Santos asks forgiveness for deaths of thousands during armed conflict with left-wing fighters.

Paraguay's public database lists the person's name, place of vaccination, type of vaccine and doses to help stop cheats.

An hour of streaming Netflix emits the equivalent of about 55 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

As Americans face a racial reckoning, a fierce political debate is emerging over how race is discussed in schools.

Amazon, Apple and other technology giants could be banned from selling their own branded products if a new law passes.

Attorney General Merrick Garland promises to defend 'cornerstone of our democracy' against challenges by Republican states.

Former finance minister was appointed as prime minister a day after Firmin Ngrebada announced his resignation.

Darnella Frazier took video of the police killing of George Floyd which 'spurred protests against police brutality'.

The nation's electoral authority has not confirmed the win, but Pedro Castillo holds a tiny margin over Keiko Fujimori.

McDonald's said its investigation determined that only South Korea and Taiwan had customer personal data accessed.

US president is meeting world leaders in Europe, promising 'America is back'.

Calls grow for former attorneys general Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions to testify about the data seizures.

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Military officers receive the strategic ministries of defence, security and national reconciliation.

A report published by Amnesty International found that the US and Mexico returned tens of thousands of migrant children.

People from all walks of life take part in 'Green Ghana' project aimed at saving depleting forest reserves.

Italy taking on Turkey at opening match of delayed football tournament, to be played in front of 15,000 fans in Rome.

Clean Green Initiative aims to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative and curb Beijing’s growing economic clout.

No matter who forms the next government, the military will remain in control and popular protests will continue.

May begins the dry season in the Amazon rainforest, making it easier for loggers and other industries to cut down trees.

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.

UN human rights chief says military government is 'singularly responsible' and 'must be held to account'.

Mohammed Hamayel, 15, was killed during weekly protest in West Bank village of Beita against illegal Jewish settlement.

Elon Musk billed Tesla's newest vehicle, the Model S Plaid, as a halo product that proves the superiority of EVs.

The variant first identified in India currently accounts for more than 90 percent of Britain's new COVID-19 cases.

Arrests of Khaled Drareni, Ihsane El Kadi, Karim Tabbou evidence of 'chilling escalation' in dissent clampdown: Amnesty.

Afghanistan, Russia, China and spending to dominate talks as alliance embraces Democrat after tumultuous Trump era.

El Salvador uses the dollar as its currency and its monetary policy is wedded to the US even as relations falter.

Oman unrest is harbinger for other Gulf petrostates that need to diversify to create jobs for legions of young people.

Only four of 10 officers questioned, and none arrested, after March 2019 incident at Ketziot Prison, Haaretz reports.

There are multiple reasons for President Joe Biden to change Washington's approach to Israel-Palestine.

Ali Khamenei views the June 18 presidential election as an opportunity to realise his vision for the future of Iran.

Results of the three-year study offer hope in the global battle against an illness that sickens millions annually.

The children are in hard-to-reach areas of the conflict-wracked northern region in Ethiopia, according to the UN.

Thousands of people were left in the dark following the incidents, although it was unclear if they were linked.

Wealthy nations begin key summit with Biden in attendance, as some campaign groups condemn vaccine 'charity' plan.

More than 100 buildings housing 1,500 people in the al-Bustan area of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem face demolition.

Prosecutors in the Justice Department seized data from Apple on two Democratic lawmakers, according to NY Times.

Youngest son of a district-level communist leader in Tamil Nadu state set to marry Mamata Banerjee on Sunday.

The US congresswoman denies she drew 'a moral comparison' between the US, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban.

Benjamin Netanyahu says he is victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy and speaks in apocalyptic terms about Israel.

In Himachal Pradesh's Malana village, a local deity 'told' residents not to take the vaccine. How did they come around?

A Palestinian software developer's work is used to raise money to support people trapped in Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

The outgoing spy agency chief reveals Israel was behind attacks targeting Iran's nuclear programme and a top scientist.

Taliban spokesman tells Reuters Turkey should withdraw troops as part of deal with the US for pullout of foreign forces.

After years of stalling reforms, Lebanon is running out of time - and money - to keep the lights on.

Bus carrying dozens of pilgrims overturns in Balochistan province, killing at least 18 people and injuring 42 others.

Fellowships for young Muslim artists to be decided by committee including actors Mahershala Ali and Ramy Youssef.

Nairobi says goodwill move taken in the mutual interest of the two East African countries.