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With ISIL largely defeated, serious questions remain as to why the US needs to keep 2,500 troops in Iraq.

Simon, an ex-diplomat and longtime Inuit rights advocate, says appointment is 'important step' towards reconciliation.

Under the vaccine swap arrangement, South Korea will give Israel back the same number of shots later in the year.

The European Union plans to funnel hundreds of billions of euros annually into sustainable investments.

Congresswoman's allegations highlight how COVID-19 has been politicised in the United States.

Authentic Brands Group LLC has won a court order freezing the assets of virtual storefronts selling counterfeit goods.

Rules for overseas listings will be revised, China's State Council said in a statement days after Didi Global's IPO.

Donner slipped his political beliefs in his films, including inserting 'Free South Africa' posters into scenes.

Former president is challenging a 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court.

British tennis star explains exit from tournament on health grounds after speculation from McEnroe, Morgan draws ire.

The region, Finland's largest by surface, usually hosts records for the nation's coldest temperatures.

Here are some key events that could determine the course of the crisis in the coming days.

Swamy, who was jailed for nine months without trial under Indian anti-terror law, died in a Mumbai hospital on Monday.

Viktor Babariko, ex-chief of a Russia-owned bank, aspired to challenge Lukashenko in last year's disputed election.

Chemicals at a factory near Bangkok briefly burst back into flames, releasing more toxic smoke into the air.

Suldaan Said Ahmed, whose family fled the civil war in Somalia, is intent on driving out racism in the Nordic nation.

Indian leaders have generally been circumspect about public contact with Tibetan leader to avoid upsetting China.

Gov't blames Israel for June attack, accuses it of trying to derail negotiations that could see US sanctions lifted.

During Jakarta visit, Russia's top diplomat says ASEAN consensus should be the basis for resolving the Myanmar crisis.

IUDs are invasive and risky. Britney Spears’ conservatorship highlights how women are expected to bear those risks.

At least 500 residents in Parwan province pick up guns as September 11 withdrawal deadline of US forces creeps closer.

The aggressive rhetoric and choice of candidates from the ruling party reflect Putin's anxiety about the vote.

Warning against premature rush back to normality comes amid rising concerns over spread of Delta variant of coronavirus.

How women betrayed by their own governments, religions and cultures are fighting injustice.

Can the world seize an opportunity out of the COVID crisis to create a greener and more prosperous future?

Demonstrators urge government to tackle poverty, inequality and police repression.

World Bank has called Lebanon's crisis one of worst depressions of modern history as half of population live in poverty.

China wants control over the vast amounts of sensitive data that Didi collects from half a billion annual active users.

Wreckage found in Kamchatka Peninsula after plane reportedly crashed while preparing to land in poor visibility.

Unbeaten Italy, possession kings Spain meet at Wembley Stadium in London in the first semi-final.

Ministers of OPEC+ abandoned oil output talks and set no new date to resume them, after clashing last week.

Law prevents Palestinians in occupied territories from citizenship and residency rights if they marry Israeli citizens.

Thousands of people are fleeing conflict, violence, and poverty to make the risky journey across the Iran-Turkey border.

Statement in court is the first time Modi's government has officially said that Twitter has lost its immunity.

Two years after mass protests led to the removal of dictator Omar al-Bashir, Darfur is still caught up in conflict.

As many as 200,000 seafarers have been left stranded at sea during the pandemic as shipping companies turn a blind eye.

Hong Kong leader's comments came as police arrested nine people, including six teens, over an alleged bomb plot.

Egypt says unilateral move violates international laws as tensions rise over huge dam built on Nile's main tributary.

Kaseya CEO said it was hard to estimate the precise impact of attack as those hit were clients of its customers.

Group plans to present written peace proposal to Afghan government as soon as next month, a spokesman tells Reuters.

Industry group that includes Google, Facebook and Twitter is threatening to quit Hong Kong over anti-doxxing laws.

As tensions escalate between US social media giants and India’s gov't, is there a more productive path forward for both?

The US can no longer afford to maintain international impunity for the Israeli state and army.

Details emerge about C-130 crash on the island of Jolo after missing the runway, killing 52 people.

Some 36 groups bring complaint about logging in the remote Baram and Limbang regions of Sarawak.

The tactic targets civilians in bid to stifle support for resistance fighters, but appears to be backfiring.

'Four cuts' was used against the Karen in the 1960s and was also deployed in Rakhine in 2017.

Before the Afghan army could take control of airfield, looters ransack barracks and rummage through storage tents.

The market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) blew up this year, compared to last year's $13.7m in the first half of 2020.