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Convicted killer says guilty pleas were obtained under duress, and that he had been subject to 'inhuman' treatment.

Soldiers' presence, internet shutdown hamper efforts to gather evidence about military assault in Chin state.

More than half of new cases reported in the provinces of Liaoning and Henan.

Calls for diplomatic resolution grow as Tigrayan fighters move towards capital city.

Government panel expected to lay out plans for extensive stimulus package on Monday.

Sudan coup leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he is committed to transferring power to civilian leadership.

When people die, sometimes it is OK to say ‘good riddance’.

Some scientists say COP26 commitments on deforestation, coal power and a fund for developing nations lack ambition.

The move by ECOWAS comes after Mali's transitional leaders said they would not be able hold elections on time.

Elon Musk tweeted that he would offload 10 percent of his stock if users approved the proposal in a poll.

Palestinian Authority said Israel has no right to veto US decision to reopen its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.

Gov't rejects corruption accusations after a newspaper found donors were offered seats in parliament's upper chamber.

Lawyers will argue FBI can not cite national security risk to avoid lawsuit alleging targeting based on religion.

Faye D’Souza assesses how India’s media outlets handled the challenges of reporting on the coronavirus crisis.

Libya's national elections commission said it will open registration for candidates in presidential, parliamentary vote.

Security forces arrest dozens of people, fire tear gas at rallies as a two-day civil disobedience campaign begins.

Protesters at a pro-military rally in Addis Ababa pledge to defend the capital from advancing rebel groups.

An exploration of how COVID-19's disproportionate effect on Britain’s minorities links to racism and neoliberalism.

The naval part of the drill, expected to last several days, is held east of the Strait of Hormuz and in the Sea of Oman.

In the DRC, where some of the most valuable minerals are mined, young women sell their bodies to put food on the table.

And yet, their leaders continue to avoid making strong commitments on climate action.

Climate activists worldwide protest, demanding immediate action to tackle the climate crisis amid COP26 talks.

Mohamed VI says the disputed territory is 'not negotiable' amid rising tensions with Polisario, neighbouring Algeria.

Sunday's elections follow a months-long crackdown on opposition and have been dismissed by observers as not credible.

Heavy rain causes severe flash flooding, evacuations and power outages in most of Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo.

Alvarez becomes the sixth fighter to hold all four belts from the separate boxing governing bodies at the same time.

Women's rights activists say Poland's newly restrictive abortion law is to blame for the death of a pregnant woman.

Officials say a stampede of fans surging towards the stage killed at least eight and injured dozens more.

Libya's transitional government rejects the council's decision, raising tensions ahead of planned elections.

Military says Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped unhurt after a drone laden with explosives targeted his residence in Baghdad.

Rule would require workers at businesses with more than 100 employees to get COVID-19 shots or be tested weekly.

State security service says protests part of a planned coup devised by former president.

Elections were contested by pro-Iranian political groups who demanded full recount and insisted the poll was a 'fraud'.

PM says Ethiopians must be ready to make 'sacrifices' to 'salvage' country as conflict with Tigrayan forces deepens.

Protest movement promises to continue demonstrating until a full civilian government is established to lead transition.

Man arrested in connection with attack on a high-speed train traveling between the cities of Regensburg and Nuremberg.

Smallholder farmers in drylands will bear the brunt of climate change; they need support.

An official told New Delhi Television that about 17 patients were in the Maharashtra ward when the fire broke out.

Amid COP26 talks, more than 200 events worldwide demand action for communities already affected by climate change.

What stands in the way of reporting on climate change? Plus, violence against Muslims filmed and going viral in India.

Juan Carlos Jobet discusses his plans to turn Chile into one of the world’s biggest producers of green hydrogen.

Bedouin communities in Masafer Yatta area of occupied West Bank face forcible displacement by Israeli authorities.

Fuel tanker exploded after a collision in Freetown, killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people.

UN finds evidence of systematic attack on civilians 'amounting to crimes against humanity' in Myanmar since the coup.

Several others injured at stampede at the first night of the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, authorities say.

Shooters attacked the village of Dagne in a remote part of southwest Niger near the border with Mali, the government said.

The four wanted men include the brother of infamous drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman.

Despite climate change commitments, the banking industry provided $314bn for oil companies between 2016-2020.

Barcelona says Xavi Hernandez to become first team coach on a contract until 2024, replacing the sacked Ronald Koeman.

Xu found guilty of conspiring and attempting to commit economic espionage as well as trade secret theft.