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Battered by violence, Christians face a confluence of environmental and economic hardship in the Nineveh Plains.

The firing of a journalist reveals how American newsrooms approach Israel-Palestine.

Despite vaccine diplomacy and hopes it would rise to become a bulwark to China, India mishandled the crisis at home.

Supplies running low as hundreds of thousands of people flee Goma after warning Mt Nyiragongo volcano may erupt again.

Detention of NYT freelancer Jeffrey Moyo shows 'Zimbabwe continues to violate the right to press freedom', says CPJ.

Buoyed by a ruthless domestic performance, Man City take on previous winners Chelsea in the Champions League final.

At least 218 Palestinian households in East Jerusalem have cases against them, putting 970 people at risk of expulsion.

Manila lodges diplomatic protest against the 'incessant and prolonged' presence of Chinese vessels near Thitu Island.

Constitutional court says Colonel Assimi Goita who led this week's military coup will head Mali's interim government.

President announces 'maximum deployment' of military troops in western province as anti-government protests continue.

A 'painful reminder' of a dark and shameful past, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

The opening coincided with the anniversary of massive anti-government protests in 2013 at nearby Gezi Park.

Colonel Assimi Goita's announcement comes amid rising international pressure on Mali's ruling military administration.

China has dismissed the investigation by US intelligence agencies into the origins of COVID-19.

Officials say this is the first US ban on imports from an entire fishing fleet, as opposed to individual vessels.

State of emergency has been extended in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days as COVID-19 cases remain high.

Vaccine 'well tolerated' in adolescents and there were no 'major concerns' over side effects, EU drug watchdog says.

Biden believes boosting the middle class and the poorest Americans will provide more stable, long-term US growth.

The summer outlook for demand looks positive, with some oil analysts surmising the COVID slump could be over soon.

As Americans begin a long holiday weekend, the president says 165 million have received vaccines, economy is reopening.

At talks in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin backs his Belarusian counterpart over forced landing of Ryanair jet.

Zakaria Hamayel, 28, struck by a bullet to the chest at a protest in Beita, south of Nablus, health ministry says.

French president also calls on richer countries to donate excess vaccine doses to poorer countries as soon as possible.

Several high-profile women CEOs also left their positions last year, including IBM’s CEO Virginia Rometty.

Property owner operating with 'total impunity' in area where building is forbidden, zone's head says.

Political fallout fears for Republican congressional candidates aligned with former President Trump.

WHO says independent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in DR Congo should issue findings by end of August.

Indictment calls for a four-year sentence over claims Imamoglu insulted election officials after cancelled vote.

Digital tokens took a hit on Friday as a growing list of central bankers expressed concern about their usefulness.

Manuel Ellis, 33, was restrained by the neck while another officer fired a stun gun to his chest in March 2020.

Allegri's return as coach comes after club failed to reclaim the Serie A title under former Juventus star Andrea Pirlo.

There are signs that change is coming to one of the world’s most powerful philanthropic organisations.

Malaysia is battling a rapidly escalating coronavirus outbreak that has strained the country's healthcare system.

In the first three months of this year, the UK blocked 3,294 people from entering, compared with 493 a year earlier.

Refugees are being blamed for anti-Semitism, but most anti-Jewish hate crimes are committed by far-right activists.

This new generation proved that they will not give up the fight until the oppression of the Palestinian people is over.

Toronto Raptors 'Superfan' Nav Bhatia inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for promoting the game.

The UAE has offered to mediate between Israel and Palestine, and behind the scenes are billions in potential deals.

Nike said it had been 'deeply disturbed' by sexual assault allegations made against Neymar by a Nike employee in 2018.

Dozens of Palestinian activists have been detained by the PA in the aftermath of Israel's offensive on Gaza Strip.

Critics say Hungary's planned Fudan University campus is a sign of growing reliance on China.

Rights group says all warring sides implicated in attacking, looting and occupying of schools since conflict started.

Environmental defeats against ExxonMobil and Shell show energy giants could be forced to decarbonise more aggressively.

Iranian NGO files complaint against Swedish company for halting exports of life-saving medical dressings to Iran.

Khalid al-Mishri says holding a successful vote and ridding the country of foreign fighters are key for Libya's future.

Azeri soldier wounded in enclave of Nakhchivan following fire from Armenian forces along shared border, Baku says.

Western powers dismissed the poll as 'neither free nor fair', while Syria's opposition called it a 'farce'.

Move throws up another hurdle to India's bid to have Mehul Choksi brought home and tried in its largest bank fraud case.

NGOs and parachute journalists exchanged traditional 'poverty porn' for something equally problematic.