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Rug hunters spend weeks passing through villages like sleuths along old caravan trails, but journeys are full of peril.

The 2006 Charter on National Peace and Reconciliation continues to undermine justice in Algeria.

US secretary of state spoke to Venezuela's opposition leader, stressing the importance of a return to democracy.

Summons came after Senegal's parliament voted to strip Sonko of legal immunity.

Multiple rockets land at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase where US, coalition forces stay, according to coalition spokesman.

International Rescue Committee report shows the devastating impact a decade of war has had on healthcare in Syria.

Some risk sham marriages to obtain European residency for a partner - but the practice can have shattering consequences.

Roman Catholic Church declares Black Sunday to seek justice for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attack.

Australia's economy beats expectations to expand 3.1 percent in the final quarter of 2020.

Anglo-Australian mining giant triggered an outcry last year when it blew up the ancient rock shelters at Juukan Gorge.

Yusaku Maezawa launches search for eight people to join him as the first private passenger on a trip around the moon.

During pandemic's course, Japan performed about 60 tests per 1,000 people, compared with 130 in S Korea and 1,000 in US.

Pentagon says Pyongyang could be trying to grab attention of new administration after failed Trump summitry.

Deaths surge as political infighting undermines effective pandemic response and vaccination roll-out falters.

The clash of environmental priorities poses a quandary for President Biden who made promises to both groups of voters.

Healthcare workers have set up mobile clinics to treat protesters but say their biggest challenge is 'not to get shot' .

Both Republican and Democratic US legislators had raised opposition to Neera Tanden's nomination over her past tweets.

US president invokes wartime law to require Merck & Co to help produce newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.

US president pushes for Senate action on $1.9 trillion federal aid package as Republicans line up in opposition.

Abbott's move marks the furthest any US state has gone to roll back harsh restrictions designed to slow the spread.

Will top oil producers decide that demand has recovered from the pandemic's historic collapse and loosen the taps?

Hogwarts Legacy will allow players to customise their character's voice, body and gender placement in virtual dorms.

Turkish president says dialogue has always played an important role in relations as NATO members work to normalise ties.

French president asks Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for Iran's full cooperation with IAEA on nuclear inspections.

In a statement, Amazon apologised 'unconditionally' after the show Tandav allegedly offended Hindu viewers.

Minnesota lawmaker says holding Saudi crown prince accountable is 'a test of our humanity'.

Power has returned but Jackson, Mississippi residents are still without water after last month's winter storms.

Sanctions on top Houthi military leaders come shortly after the US removed rebel movement from 'terror' list.

Southeast Asia nations call on 'all parties' to 'refrain from instigating further violence' after crisis meeting.

Serbia's president flies to Sarajevo to deliver AstraZeneca vaccines amid a delay in planned shipments from COVAX.

In an SEC filing, Cboe sought approval for the VanEck Bitcoin Trust.

Nigeria receives nearly four million Oxford/AstraZeneca doses, with healthcare and front-line workers first inoculated.

Governor insists no ransom was paid saying so-called 'repentant bandits' helped to secure their release.

Democratic lawmakers argue targeting of Black Lives Matter activists shows authorities neglected far-right threat.

Young women gunned down in two separate attacks after leaving their television station.

Lebanon's troubled currency hit a new record low on the black market on Tuesday as the country's myriad crises deepen.

From gangs abducting for ransom to fighters attacking towns, the gov't faces series of security challenges in the north.

ISIL’s 'caliphate' was destroyed in March 2019 but its ideology is still intact in the region and many fighters present.

Moving on from the Trump years, the two discussed immigration, the pandemic and climate change during a virtual meeting.

Trump, who had continually downplayed the coronavirus threat, had not previously disclosed he had received the vaccine.

Conscription of teachers is affecting the education of nearly half a million students, new report says.

In the wake of Trump's 2020 election loss, Republican officials are proposing new measures to restrict voting access.

If the American Petroleum Institute endorses carbon pricing, it would mark a major policy shift.

We must address the needs of rural communities in Africa to help solve the continent's human-elephant conflict.

Group charged with criminal damage says act was expression of free speech, but judge warns of 'unmeritorious' arguments.

Last year's surge surpassed Target's annual sales growth over the past 11 years combined as shoppers stocked supplies.

Only a few women are understood to wear facial coverings in Switzerland, where a vote will take place on March 7.

Biden administration officials said sanctions were imposed over Russia's attempts to kill Navalny with a nerve agent.

Wood's main fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), saw its second-biggest inflow ever on Friday, according to Bloomberg.

Turkey will improve the judiciary system, strengthen freedom of expression and organisation, president says.