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For months, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has been travelling by foot, car and horse to oversee pandemic measures.

Thousands of Palestinians attend funeral of Nizar Banat who died in the custody of PA forces on Thursday.

Top investigator claims innocence as he is released after more than 10 months of prison remand in a murder case.

Verdict expected in case that has drawn attention and sparked a national conversation about domestic abuse.

Moscow expresses disappointment at 'fragmented' bloc after several European leaders dismiss the plan.

After receiving COVIran Barekat jab, Ali Hosseini Khamenei says he waited for an Iranian vaccine to be inoculated.

The US far-right cell Patriot Front made inscriptions of its name on the monument to the Black man murdered by police.

Inmates go on hunger strike in a prison in Colombo, demanding equal treatment after president's controversial pardon.

Robina Asti fought a quiet battle for acceptance before choosing to speak out publicly for LGBTQ rights when she was 92.

Desperate government launches 'National Mobilisation', which aims to arm local volunteers and resurrect militia groups.

Israel has told its citizens they must again wear masks indoors amid a sustained surge in coronavirus infections.

Throwing the term around so casually is offensive to those who have had to live in countries with far-right governments.

Authorities struggle to contain a spike in the highly contagious variant as health experts urge complete shutdown.

Most of the victims of the blaze were children staying at the facility in Henan province.

Israeli scientists say the remains could not be matched to any known species from the Homo genus.

Non-profit Nepal Ventilator Services rents out critical care machines to insufficiently equipped hospitals.

Predominantly lower middle class stars lost their limelight exactly how they had earned it: suddenly and unexpectedly.

As settler violence and Palestinian protests spread, a major focal point is Beita in the occupied West Bank's north.

Manila looking to buy 12 F-16 aircraft worth $2.43bn as well as tactical munitions.

The epic struggle of the victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, as they seek justice to this day.

Move seen as China tightening grip as rights group says Beijing has 'systematically dismantled' Hongkongers' rights.

Government says existing laws do not protect a person's gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Dalit and Muslim aspirants seek help from strangers to pursue courses at some of the world's most prestigious schools.

Some parents back move to rein in industry, but experts are sceptical new rules will address educational inequality.

The ambitious target is part of a plan to build a base on the Red Planet, in an intensifying space rivalry with the US.

Shane Jason Woods becomes 500th arrestee, first to be charged with assault of member of the media, law enforcement says.

Timing of US sanctions relief, Iran's centrifuges are sticking points as election of Ebrahim Raisi puts talks on hold.

Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer and suspect in a massacre, launches revolution against establishment amid unrest.

Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.

Indian PM calls for measures to speed up elections for disputed region under direct rule since 2019.

About 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the US have applied for special visas.

Banco de Mexico raised its key rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent in response to a jump in inflation.

Roughly 3.2 million people in the US said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to government data.

Amid a hyper-polarised climate in Washington, both parties are able to come to a rare agreement.

A digital currency for Palestine would strike at least a symbolic blow for monetary independence from Israel.

The New York court's decision prevents Rudy Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.

Tehran calls US move to take down more than 30 state media-linked websites a 'breach of free speech'.

US Republicans blocked a bill to create a bipartisan commission; the top House Democrat moves forward without them.

Restrictions reimposed due to surge driven by the delta variant, which accounts for majority of new infections.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune accepts resignation of Abdelaziz Djerad and appoints him as caretaker prime minister.

Indian mogul and fossil-fuel billionaire unveiled a plan to invest $10.1bn over three years in green energy.

Study published by UNDP finds death toll caused by 12 years of violence is 10 times higher than previous estimates.

Lack of clear demarcation in al-Fashaga has led to fighting between the two sides in recent months.

Friends of the Earth Netherlands called on Shell not to appeal against the ruling requiring it to reduce emissions.

A batch of data on Thursday showed the jobs market and the broader economy continue to rebound - but with hiccups.

Myanmar has been in crisis since a February 1 coup overthrew elected government, prompting nationwide anger.

Argentina’s domestic workers, badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, are unionising for better pay and job security.

From sentencing guidelines to the likelihood of appeals, here is what you need to know going into Friday’s sentencing.

Bloc announces new and wide-ranging package of punitive measures in response to the 'serious human rights violations'.