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Education ministry said students above 12 will not be allowed to sing at ceremonies, except if it's an all female event.

Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party strips Nasser al-Qudwa of membership after he announced his own list in upcoming polls.

The vaccine will not be used for 14 days while investigators probe reports of possible 'serious side-effects'.

A police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murdering 33-year-old Sarah Everard.

Activists push for boycott of 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing over alleged rights abuses.

Apparel brands should stop hiding behind a social protection initiative funded by public money and start paying workers.

Neither Israel nor the UAE formally confirmed the planned visit - the first by an Israeli PM to the Gulf country.

COVID-19 has killed more than 2.6 million people worldwide since the first case was detected in China in 2019.

If Harry and Meghan can leave 'The Firm' why can’t I and millions of other Canadians do the same?

Cambodia has among fewest coronavirus cases in Asia, with just 1,124 infections recorded in total, but cases are rising.

The Saudi activist lost a court appeal against sentence and well as travel ban after her provisional release last month.

After a year of closure, hundreds of foreign climbers will likely attempt to scale the world's tallest peak next month.

Chinese stocks rally by the most in about two months helped by strong lending data, while oil prices climb.

Afghan director Hassan Fazili is forced to flee the country with his family when the Taliban puts a bounty on his head.

Rights groups raise concerns that Osama al-Hasani is being targeted by Saudi government for his political opinions.

Crude has climbed by 75 percent since November as vaccinations raise hopes of a swift economic rebound.

Critics say the move will be one of the final nails in the coffin of Hong Kong's democracy movement.

Juan Orlando Hernandez denies US claims that he was paid a $25,000 bribe by alleged drug trafficker Geovanny Fuentes.

Deaths come as UN calls for restraint and rights group accuses military of using battlefield tactics against protesters.

At least 120 migrants held captive by human traffickers in Bani Wali city freed in raid, the Libyan army said.

Sri Lanka's foreign ministry says Myanmar's 'incumbent foreign minister', a military officer, invited for BIMSTEC event.

Officials expect 2.5 million people for Maha Shivratri festival, one of three auspicious bathing days during Kumbh Mela.

At least 88 Rohingya detained in New Delhi while camping outside UN refugee body's office in second such move in a week.

Acute economic crisis coupled with coronavirus lockdowns have reduced garbage output, making valuable finds rare.

The declaration had led to restrictions, including a curfew which added to frustrations highlighted in recent protest.

UN agency says closed schools, surging poverty, forced marriages and depression are among factors worsening the problem.

Decision 'removes distraction' of fighting with rebels as crackdown continues with reports of more deaths on Thursday.

Minors aged 11-17 arrested last month were beaten and threatened with rape and electric shocks, rights groups say.

Activists fear mass dropout of female Muslim students as madrassas are converted into general schools in India's Assam.

The measure is part of a package of measures which also includes cheap loans to tour firms and aid for large airlines.

Banking giant commits to ending support for coal by 2040 as shareholders push HSBC to align itself with climate goals.

A year after a pandemic was declared, China has so few cases of the disease that people see little need for vaccination.

Japan observes a minute's silence to mark moment magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck 10 years ago.

HK activist Ted Hui's move from UK to Australia angers Beijing, which warned of more damage in ties with Canberra.

New report finds evidence the military is using battlefield weapons and conflict-hardened troops against protesters.

An expert panel in Argentina is investigating whether medical negligence contributed to football icon's death last year.

It's 10 years since a 4-storey high tsunami crashed into Japan's northeastern coast. Steve Chao reported from the area.

More than 2,280 single-day coronavirus deaths come as President Jair Bolsonaro signs bill to speed up vaccine purchases.

Marcia Fudge will lead Housing and Urban Development agency, while Merrick Garland will be US attorney general.

Many US states are vaccinating only front-line workers, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

Security Council stops short of threatening possible further action as US targets Min Aung Hlaing's two children.

Secretary of State Blinken calls for international probe into 'ongoing' atrocities, as well as exit of Eritrean troops.

The Danish toy company's push to online sales helped offset disruptions to its business caused by pandemic restrictions.

The Ethiopian Accident Investigation Bureau plans to release a final report on the crash of the 737 Max that killed 157.

Jury acquits Andrea Sahouri after less than two-hour deliberation over charges decried as infringement of press freedom.

Israeli media reports PM will hold talks with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Roberta Jacobson's announcement comes with a clear warning to migrants that the US's southern border is closed.

Last year, the pandemic put a stop to my itinerant life, perhaps for the better.

The Federal Trade Commission and states accused Facebook of breaking antitrust law to quell smaller competitors.

President Alassane Ouattara says country 'in mourning' after death of Hamed Bakayoko from cancer.