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Death toll from Typhoon Rai rises to 208 as emergency workers report 'complete carnage' in storm-affected areas.

Experts fear for children's health amid a gold rush in Indonesia's Lombok.

The property developer has yet to repay a $400m offshore bond amid liquidity troubles in real estate market.

Gabriel Boric, 35, is set to become Chile's youngest ever president

Peng Shuai says a Weibo post that accused a former Communist Party official of sexual assault has been misunderstood.

Islamic nations group pledges to set up humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan as millions face hunger and poverty.

Sunday's election ensured only ‘those who love China’ run Hong Kong.

Increased turnout expected in runoff election between far-right and social-democratic candidates.

“How do we keep trees and carbon in the ground?”

Health officials warn safety protocols must not be ignored after detection of Omicron variant in a returning traveller.

Malcolm X murder exonerations expose the FBI’s racist policies and the need for accountability.

Algeria secure 2-0 victory in extra time over their neighbours Tunisia to win the Arab Cup.

Demonstrators march to the presidential palace in capital Khartoum, protesting the military's takeover of the country.

Malaysian PM says rainfall on Friday and Saturday was equivalent to total monthly amount in normal conditions.

Activists Winona LaDuke and Kumi Naidoo on how to transition out of the fossil fuel era.

The Pentagon's air wars in Middle East marked by 'flawed intelligence' and 'faulty targeting', NYT investigation finds.

Two candidates offer starkly different visions for the country's future, with most polls projecting a tight race.

US migration policies violating asylum rights have had devastating consequences for asylum seekers in Mexico.

Pakistan hosts OIC meeting aiming to devise a mechanism for the international community to deliver aid to Afghanistan.

With the Lebanese state in crisis, unlikely characters are bringing security to one of the most neglected regions.

British architect Richard Rogers designed a series of landmark buildings around the world, including Paris's Pompidou.

A man was beaten to death after allegedly attempting to commit a sacrilegious act at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

The Stream meets three community leaders to discuss comfort and healing in times of uncertainty and upheaval.

One rocket destroyed by air defence sysem and another landed near a national monument, damaging two cars.

British architect known for designing Paris Pompidou Centre and the Millennium Dome dies at the age of 88.

Long-running land dispute triggered clashes that left at least one woman, three children and one police officer dead.

More than 10 people were arrested in the run-up to the election for allegedly inciting people to cast blank ballots.

Residents of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat provinces say they have yet to receive help from the national government.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns that the Omicron coronavirus variant could be dominant in Europe by mid-January.

Resignation deals a significant blow to the embattled prime minister as the Omicron variant sweeps the country.

All non-essential shops must close until January 14 and gatherings are limited to two people.

UN approves independent investigation into suspected war crimes in Tigray conflict.

Two extra-time goals give Algeria the title; hosts Qatar beat Egypt in third-place playoff.

Mayor Sadiq Khan declares 'a major incident' in UK capital amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Deployment to reinforce numbers as France scales back its 5,000-strong regional counterterrorism mission.

Gov't says forces have retaken several towns from the TPLF including Kobo and Waldia in the north.

Heads of state from 16 African nations are in Istanbul at summit aimed at deepening economic, military ties.

Hosts win dramatic penalty shootout after game finishes without goals following extra time.

Public asked whether to ban imports of pork containing ractopamine and whether to alter LNG terminal site, among others.

WikiLeaks founder suffers setback in legal fight against US extradition efforts. Plus, Turks turn to YouTube for news.

For many refugees and migrants, the onset of winter marks the beginning of a potentially life-threatening period.

Global health agency says there are 'still limited data' on the clinical severity of the new variant.

The explosion was likely caused by accumulated gas in a sewer in the Shershah neighbourhood, police say.

The UN says about 42 percent of Central Africans struggle to access food daily as violence continues.

Descendants of Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in Jordan without citizenship or rights, relying on UN agency.

December 18 marks Qatar’s unification in 1878 under the leadership of founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani.

Manufacturing countries including Russia and the US are opposing negotiations on the use of autonomous weapons.

Government says the doses, worth approximately $18m, will be distributed to various countries over the next year.

France announces series of restrictions, accelerates booster rollout in effort to curb the spread of Omicron.

Imperial College London study also finds Omicron may be five times more likely to cause reinfections.