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Spokesman refuses to provide timeline for a new election, says state of emergency could be extended by up to two years.

Fight between Australia and Facebook over new law forcing tech platforms to pay local news outlets highlights issue.

Defence ministry says computer simulations of a Chinese attack on Taiwan will be conducted from April 23 to 30.

Special purpose acquisition companies have raised about $100bn so far this year in the US but now face tighter scrutiny.

Al Jazeera speaks to Amnesty's new secretary general about the state of human rights amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Greece's move to allow vaccinated Israeli citizens into the country is another step in the emerging partnership.

India records all-time high number of cases over the past 24 hours as Delhi imposes night curfew to check the surge.

Months-long investigation uncovers allegations of corruption and reports that the government was bullying aid workers.

Being open to new solutions, empathising, speaking up for the vulnerable are proving key to solving emerging challenges.

Footage shows the truck came into the train driver's view only about 250 metres , or 6.9 seconds, before collision.

Border clashes between the Afar and Somali regions predate the six-month-old conflict in the Tigray.

Game developers want to reimagine US-led assault on Fallujah as a first-person shooter game.

Amnesty International calls 2020 a 'catastrophic year' for the already marginalised in the Middle East and North Africa.

Advocacy group's report on global human rights cites COVID-19, Trump as exacerbating pre-existing concerns.

Coronavirus surge is spurring desperate calls for strict lockdown measures but President Bolsonaro still rejects curbs.

US police lieutenant testifies that officers told 'to stay away from the neck when possible' during restraint.

Oxford University says there were 'no safety concerns' in the trial but will await additional data before restarting.

The semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim said the Saviz ship was targeted by limpet mines.

More than 1,000 people fleeing an attack on Palma were not allowed to cross into Tanzania to seek asylum, the UN says.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments come as largest province sees rise in hospitalisations as variants spread.

The investigation comes a year into a pandemic that has closed schools and left some parents relying on screen time.

The move puts Cyprus in line with EU regulations to combat money laundering and other illicit activities.

Thousands of people shelter in displacement camps with limited food supplies across Cabo Delgado following Palma attack.

The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Vienna aimed at salvaging the pact after Trump withdrew the US in 2018.

Scaling up production, equal distribution remain major barrier to ending acute stage of pandemic, says UN health agency.

'As one bookseller said to me, 'It says COVID on the death certificate, but the underlying condition was Amazon.''

UN agencies say DRC has the highest number of people requiring urgent food security assistance in the world.

Sudanese cabinet votes to repeal a 1958 law that forbade diplomatic and business relations with Israel.

Reversing comments he made on Monday, Mexico's president says he will be taking the coronavirus vaccine soon.

Mayor of Araraquara in Sao Paulo state says he is undeterred after imposing restrictions amid nationwide COVID-19 surge.

EU says it wants better ties with Ankara as top officials meet with Turkey's president, but human rights the 'priority'.

Saudi Aramco still has a long way to go in ensuring that its emissions disclosures match those of other oil majors.

The two-day talks in Kinshasa between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia over the Renaissance dam ended without a breakthrough.

William Evans will be only the sixth person to have the distinction of lying in honour in the Capitol Rotunda.

Abdulrahman al-Sadhan was reportedly sentenced in a 'terrorism' court to 20 years in prison and a 20-year travel ban.

Airline says it will train 5,000 new pilots this decade, with half of them being women or people of colour.

Samia Suluhu Hassan signals a shift in approach from the COVID scepticism of her late predecessor, John Magufuli.

Authorities are blamed for inflexible bureaucracy, a confused strategy over AstraZeneca and vaccine supply woes.

The United Nations says 56 killed and thousands of people have fled after days of tribal clashes in El Geneina.

Italy's new premier, on his first official trip abroad, also lauded Tripoli's efforts in stemming refugee crossings.

Iran and the world powers still party to the 2015 nuclear deal meet in attempt to return the US to the landmark accord.

Serbia has enough vaccines for its population but as conspiracy theories fester, many are hesitant to take the shots.

Updating growth for developing countries to 6.7 percent in 2021, the IMF warned that many outside Asia will lag behind.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on security alliance to send 'signal' to Moscow amid rising regional tensions.

Biden administration oversees swift vaccination campaign as coronavirus cases rise due to COVID-19 variants.

The IMF is considering $650bn in new Special Drawing Rights to help poorer countries and support global recovery.

Americans have to come together to push for the passing of the American Dream and Promise Act.

Plan unveiled by Greek PM Mitsotakis aims to make Greece greener and more efficient - and to crack down on tax cheats.

Virtual tour project intended to raise awareness of the UN World Heritage site and encourage more tourism.

Saleem, 82, was stabbed to death on his way home after prayers by a man who later planted bombs outside mosques.