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Political opposition and civil society groups voice concern over military’s role as transitional government starts work.

Until Putin and Biden find a way to compromise on Ukraine, their summer summit will be mostly toothless.

Beijing angered after New Zealand's parliament passed motion expressing 'grave concern' over treatment of Uighurs.

Imperialism never ended, it just changed form.

Sending more soldiers and weapons to northern Mozambique would only serve to exacerbate the problem.

Experts say Jordan is now in the grip of a severe drought, but many warn the worst is yet to come.

Indigenous women have been victimised at disproportionate rates, according to federal figures.

An Indian doctor describes a typical day during COVID, including turning away patients because there aren't enough beds.

Do migrant workers who travel thousands of kilometres to make a living risk exploitation in the forests of Sweden?

In a potentially pivotal move, the US has backed a global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines.

Rising river salinity forcing rice farmers to switch to lucrative shrimp but move threatens fragile mangrove ecosystems.

Jean-Yves Le Drian vows to send 'firm' message in meetings with Lebanese leaders aimed at speeding up cabinet formation.

'Who to be saved and who not to be should be decided by God... But at this point in time, we are being made to do this.'

Can the perpetrators of a notorious apartheid-era crime finally be brought to justice in South Africa?

Mulu Nega, appointed in November as fighting raged in the region, is replaced by Abraham Belay, federal gov't says.

A family in Delhi grieve the loss of their 29-year-old son who died from COVID-19, leaving a wife and newborn baby.

Scientific adviser to Indian government says pandemic's further waves 'inevitable' as about 4,000 people die in a day.

ICC judges to sentence ex-child soldier-turned-Lord's Resistance Army commander for litany of war crimes in Uganda.

An estimated 200,000 crew are stuck on commercial vessels globally amid attempts to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Disputes over technology and the coronavirus pandemic have eroded relations between the two countries in recent years.

Prominent pro-democracy leader is already in prison and has also been charged under the national security law.

Australian authorities trying to work out how a Sydney man acquired Indian virus variant linked to a case from the US

All four earlier attempts to land the rocket, designed for travel to the moon and Mars, ended in spectacular crashes.

Overall tally surges past 21 million, boosted by a record 412,262 new cases, while the death toll now stands at 230,168.

Expert group says 'quality' data needed on adverse effects of jab, as vaccine rolled out from Brazil to Indonesia.

Arrest of prominent graphic artist Fahmi Reza over a music playlist has rekindled debate over freedom of expression.

Defence force aimed to protect civilians from security forces and could be a precursor to establishing a federal army.

16-year-old was killed in the occupied West Bank, as an Israeli teen shot earlier this week died from his injuries.

French fishermen say they are being prevented from operating in UK waters because of difficulties in getting a licence.

Anti-government protests were met with police tear gas as rights group continue to raise concerns about excessive force.

Indigenous people hope ruling in their favour on Friday will open door to more rights.

US secretary of state expected to urge Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to stick to path of reforms and anti-corruption.

The document, reviewed by Bloomberg, also requires that drivers refrain from 'obscene' social-media posts.

World Health Organization chief welcomes US announcement that it will support waivers for coronavirus vaccines.

Brazil's central bank is acting to rein in inflation that has surged above the target ceiling to a four-year high.

The birth rate in the United States fell 4 percent in 2020 to about 3.6 million babies, its 6th-straight annual decline.

Uber ended the quarter with $5.65bn in cash and equivalents, more than expected.

Aspiring astronauts can bid online for a seat on the company's first crewed spaceflight until May 19.

Gunmen took 39 students from a forestry college in northwest Nigeria on March 11 and previously released 10 of them.

G7 wraps up first in-person meeting in two years accusing China of rights abuses and Russia of aggression over Ukraine.

Numerous past presidents have shunned commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte, a divisive figure in France.

India and South Africa have been urging World Trade Organization members to temporarily suspend rules on IP rights.

The United States is the only place in the world where cicadas go underground for 13 or 17 years.

The last 'culling' of Zimbabwean elephants was in 1988.

Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents have a chance to end the run of Israel's longest-serving leader.

As many as 40 million Americans have fallen behind on rent during the COVID-19 economic crisis.

President Barham Salih confirms Iraq hosted more than one round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Recall of 125,000 Peloton treadmills comes after they were linked to the death of a child.

Amnesty International and other NGOs call for embargo in response to the military's violent crackdown on protests.

Mexico City's mayor says a structural problem likely caused the collapse that killed 25 people.