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We investigate how a project to protect forests ended tragically with the killing of two reporters and a campaigner.

Colombian rebel group's delisting is an important step, experts say, but challenges to country's fragile peace remain.

Maxwell, an associate of financier Jeffrey Epstein, is charged with eight counts of sex trafficking and other crimes.

Although AIDS-related deaths have declined in recent years, the epidemic still killed 680,000 people in 2020.

EU Commission pushes for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia to have more time to weigh asylum claims amid migration crisis.

Legal papers reveal how much TV anchor Chris Cuomo helped brother combat sexual misconduct allegations.

Grim record comes as four fully vaccinated people in southern Germany test positive for Omicron variant.

A gynaecologist volunteers to treat patients in conflict zones and places where there is little or no medical care.

To shore up lira, central bank sold dwindling foreign reserves for first time in 7 years.

Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Norway, Ghana confirm first cases of new Omicron COVID variant as countries tighten travel rules.

Diplomatic row between Moscow and Washington deepens as US-headed NATO alliance holds talks on Ukraine.

Izabel's case has intensified demands to loosen Poland's laws, which are among the most restrictive in Europe.

A Sherpa family considers breaking a taboo to climb the most sacred and dangerous mountain in the Himalayas.

US Supreme Court is weighing a Mississippi abortion case that could ultimately overturn landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling.

Media reports say civilians sheltering in forest and other places after air raids on 15 villages in Depayin, Sagaing.

WHO member states adopt resolution to start drafting a global agreement on how to prevent and tackle the next pandemic.

We should not take Mnangagwa's claim that he is working to further democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe at face value.

Local officials say at least 29 people, mostly children, drowned after an overloaded river boat capsized in Kano state.

Higher prices in these cities were partly due to COVID-19 restrictions, which disrupted the supply of goods.

Head of excavation project describes the discovery of the mummy, which was bound with rope, as 'peculiar and unique'.

Black Sea peninsula 'de jure' Russian territory, Belarusian president says, prompting backlash from Kyiv.

Spokesman says Shewa Robit, a town claimed by Tigrayan forces last week, is among those now under government control.

In one of the world's hottest crypto markets, investors are brushing off latest push to prohibit digital currencies.

If the FDA authorises the drug, it would be the first at-home treatment for COVID-19 two years into the pandemic.

Omar urges Republican leaders to fight 'anti-Muslim hatred' after legislator refused to publicly apologise for comments.

Rights groups say violence against interfaith couples increased in recent years, perpetrated by hardline Hindu groups.

A full recovery of the Afghan economy will not happen without female participation, according to a new UNDP report.

PM says 65 personnel due to join international mission, from Australia, Fiji and Papa New Guinea, already on the ground.

South Korea's exports in November were the largest monthly figure on record, driven by rising prices and volumes.

The lira lost more than 25 percent of its value against the US dollar in November.

Following reports of at least 14 gas explosions and fires in kitchens in a day, president appoints committee to probe.

Afghan pavilion in Dubai was empty due to the Afghan political crisis before a private collector was asked to step in.

Neighbouring countries have launched joint operation against the armed group which they accuse of massacring civilians.

Saudi state media reports that a Saudi national coming from a 'North African country' tested positive for new variant.

World’s youngest country struggles to deal with third round of climate-change driven deluges in as many years.

Virus testing to be ramped up as some cities delay the reopening of schools as a precautionary measure.

The new service is in line with the industry’s growing shift to software-defined vehicles and systems.

Safeguard Defenders says foreign governments are pressured into sending Taiwan citizens to China instead of the island.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says big tech firms have responsibility to ensure their platforms are safe.

There are fears military could step up exploitation of resources to shore up finances, and worsen climate risk.

Concession means incoming Xiomara Castro will become country's first female president.

Manufactory output improves amid an easing of critical supply bottlenecks.

Cheaper cash will boost manufacturing, create jobs and slow inflation, the Turkish president said in a TV interview.

US Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's taper talk pressured a market already jittery about the latest COVID-19 variant.

Parts of British Columbia could see 'the most intense storm yet', provincial public safety minister warns.

Police say three students were fatally shot, eight other people were injured at high school north of Detroit.

The lira fell as much as 4.7 percent to 13.4541 per dollar at 8:08pm in Istanbul (17:08 GMT).

Donald Trump's ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows had been called to appear before House committee this month but did not.

Jair Bolsonaro, under pressure over COVID crisis in Brazil, is required to join a party to run in elections next year.

Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a critical situation in terms of food security, UN official says.