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It feels as though we are experiencing an epidemic of violence against women, but it has always been this way.

Fumio Kishida also pledges to turn around economy while protecting the country's territory in his first policy speech.

The 187 victims were freed in Zamfara state, where they had been seized in separate attacks, police say.

Early voting gets under way in Iraq as 25 million eligible voters due to take part in parliamentary elections.

Duterte-Carpio has filed for re-election as Davao mayor but dropped hints of a last-minute presidential bid.

Torrential rains cause rivers to flow, deluging home and farms in eight of the country's 10 states, UN agency says.

UN chief says vaccine inequity is not only "immoral but stupid" because it will give rise to new variants and more deaths.

But amid rising tensions with China, Tsai Ing-wen says island will do what is necessary to defend itself.

US President Joe Biden's claim of a "Taiwan agreement" sparks confusion as Beijing ramps up military pressure on Taiwan.

Navy says some members of the nuclear-powered USS Connecticut's crew suffered minor injuries in collision.

State Department spokesperson says US is 'willing and able' to resume negotiations as soon as Iran agrees.

Haji Najibullah faces new charges for 2008 attack by Taliban fighters that killed 3 US soldiers and Afghan interpreter.

'Haiti is too dangerous' to repatriate migrants seeking protection in the US, Daniel Foote tells legislators.

France came back from two goals down at half-time to win 3-2 and set up a UEFA Nations League 2021 final against Spain.

Move by Interpol to allow Syria access to informational networks arouses disquiet among some activists.

Petition to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights argues US's 'Title 42' expulsion policy violates migrants' rights.

Markets have been buffeted in recent weeks by worries about an energy crisis, elevated inflation and reduced stimulus.

Polish court rules some articles of European Unions treaties unconstitutional, widening rift with Brussels.

The group had long lobbied English football chiefs to reject the takeover due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

The rapporteur will be responsible for monitoring human rights situation following the Taliban takeover of the country.

New finance minister, Nadia Alaoui, who was tourism minister in previous gov't, will be one of seven women in cabinet.

WHO approves the first jab against malaria for widespread use among children in Africa.

Starting with only hair clippers, barber says he repurposed items at Fort McCoy to set up shop for other evacuees.

The Wall Street Journal said about two dozen US service members have trained Taiwanese ground and maritime forces.

Calling the vote a major setback, Dutch ambassador Peter Bekker says the Council 'has failed the people of Yemen'.

Ukraine has previously used the Turkish armed drones against pro-Russian separatists in the country's east.

Foreign tourists will be able to apply for a visa starting October 15 - the first time since March 2020 COVID lockdown.

Nigeria's economy shrank by the most in a quarter century last year due to the coronavirus crisis.

Members of Afghanistan's ruling group will be asked to attend October 20 talks, Putin representative says.

An Israeli court has given legal backing to Jews silently praying at Al-Aqsa, stoking Palestinian fears of a takeover.

Intelligence agency head says group will focus on 'adversarial' Chinese gov't, calling it 'most important threat' to US.

Democrats and Republicans agree to suspend the limit on US Treasury's ability to issue new debt until early December.

Watmore, who faced criticism for his decision to cancel a tour of Pakistan, resigned with just over a year in the role.

Athens hails security deal, saying it gives 'new substance' to defence of European interests in the Mediterranean.

Migration Policy Institute says African migrants crossing several Latin American countries to reach US need protection.

The security alliance has stripped accreditation from eight members of Russia's mission over Moscow's 'malign' activity.

Remote work has been liberating for some, who say they have faced fewer micro-aggressions and less casual racism.

The nation of 10 million has one of the world’s highest emissions rates per capita, ahead of Australia and the US.

Europe’s soaring gas prices dropped Thursday after Russia suggested it could sell more gas to European spot buyers.

The company says its research shows no adverse side effects for the age group, but recommends smaller dose.

With big business names signing up to end the death penalty, Al Jazeera speaks to the woman organising the effort.

With the Nobel season in full swing, here are four graphics explaining some of the world's most coveted awards.

Have this year’s protests in Colombia reignited a deadly uprising supposedly settled five years ago?

Groups are demanding PayPal offer its services to the five million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore is the main defendant in the trial on the 1987 murder of his predecessor.

Settlers take over an apartment in Palestinian neighbourhood as the Jerusalem municipality hands out demolition orders.

EU members have denied people the right to seek asylum, Lighthouse Reports says, alleging physical abuse in some cases.

Humanitarian assistance can provide the common ground for engagement between Kabul and the West and save Afghan lives.

The death toll is higher than in previous years amid a surge in crossings of the treacherous jungle route.