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Advocates say deal that allows Canada to quickly expel most asylum seekers at US border should be rescinded.

Doctor says jailed Russian opposition leader at risk of cardiac arrest, kidneys impaired after weeks on hunger strike.

Food prices across Lebanon are soaring as the country goes through its worst economic crisis in decades.

Eighteen Russian diplomats identified as spies given 48 hours to leave the country, officials say.

Indigenous and environmental leaders, and US lawmakers urge Joe Biden to condition aid on action to stem deforestation.

Min Aung Hlaing to take part in a summit attended by leaders of Southeast Asian nations in Indonesia next week.

After six decades, Cuba will not have a Castro in an official position of command.

Queen Elizabeth II sits alone as her husband of 73 years is laid to rest in a socially distanced funeral ceremony.

Facing hunger and economic crisis at home, migrants say they have little hope - and no choice but to leave for US.

Four members of local Sikh community killed in attack in US city of Indianapolis this week, advocacy group says.

Authorities name 43-year-old Reza Karimi as perpetrator behind nuclear plant attack, say he has fled the country.

Iran’s top negotiator says 'new understanding' emerging after round of talks in Vienna to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Authorities in Kigali accuse Beatrice Munyenyezi of crimes ranging from murder to complicity in rape.

Rescue group hails decision to put far-right Italian politician on trial, which will begin in September.

How leading media outlets in Brazil have joined forces to take on Bolsonaro and his COVID denial.

It is time for Afghans to take the initiative in the peace process.

Maharashtra state grapples with oxygen and hospital bed shortages as COVID-19 cases spread to remote corners.

The number of lives lost to the pandemic is almost equal to the population of Kyiv, Ukraine or Caracas, Venezuela.

A young woman's artistic dreams cut short by the 2020 Lebanon explosion is being carried further by her mother.

Cuba is now confronting new and dire economic challenges along with historic ones.

An estimated 4,500 Palestinians are languishing in jail, many for simply challenging Israel's occupation.

The incident took place on Saturday as workers were demanding a pay rise at a Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant.

Pledges by the Biden administration to change course in the Israel-Palestinian conflict are unlikely to materialise.

Ukraine is trying to gain political points by making assertions over its downed plane in Tehran, Iran says.

Both sides had denied Eritreans were involved, contradicting testimony from residents, rights groups, aid workers.

Russia says Sosoniuk was detained for reportedly trying to obtain classified information.

Brazil’s former leader discusses issue of him returning to power and the 'political persecution' against him.

Vienna talks continue with expert working groups working on measures that need to be taken to full compliance with JCPOA

The queen will lead just 30 mourners at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral that is restricted by COVID rules.

From firing central bank governors to a currency hovering around record lows, investors are losing confidence in Turkey.

Israel imposed a blockade of Gaza's sea and land borders after Hamas seized control in 2007.

More than 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country to be released but many were jailed before the February coup.

Exposing a million-dollar, 30-year-long project that undermined science and cast doubt on the dangers of climate change.

Pandemic has pushed the nation's health system to the limit, with hospitals turning away patients due to staff shortage.

India faces a ferocious new coronavirus wave with another record high of 234,692 new cases on Saturday.

Congress approved former president's temporary ban from public office by 86 votes in favour and zero against.

No action was recommended against former secretary of state who is widely seen as seeking to run for president in 2024.

After another mass shooting in the US, the president calls on Congress to ban military-style 'assault' weapons.

The US Treasury Department said Friday that no country currently meets the US criteria as a manipulator.

Dogecoin is now up 18,000 percent from a year ago, when it traded for $0.002 and was worth about $250 million.

Jon Schaffer, a musician and Oath Keeper, pleads guilty to charges and will assist investigators.

UN resolution also called on Libya's new unity government to prepare for free and fair elections on December 24.

Kremlin critic's anti-corruption foundation, network of regional offices are 'extremist', state prosecutors tell court.

Millions across Africa's most populous nation struggle to make ends meet as food prices soar and the economy stalls.

The conservative, evangelical school seeks $30m from Jerry Falwell Jr for damages stemming from 'immodesty'.

Members of the anti-government movement are calling for cooperation with left-wing groups that were once adversaries.

After criticism from Democrats, White House announces refugee cap is expected to be raised by May 15.

US President Joe Biden has imposed new sanctions on Moscow for election meddling and cyber attacks.

Experts warn authorities' divergent policies may damage trust and increase hesitancy in countries facing shortages.

The government of Maharashtra state, home to Mumbai, imposed lockdown-like curbs on Wednesday for 15 days.