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South Africa should take the lead in the fight against homophobic hate crimes on the continent.

Attacks by Taliban and from infiltrators surged by 37 and 82 percent, respectively, in first quarter, US watchdog says.

Whatever injustices he may have endured in his career, Cornel West is still part of the privileged class in academia.

Fears that death toll could rise after heavy rains pounded the area in North Sumatra on Thursday evening.

Gurdwaras in and around New Delhi have arranged 'oxygen langar' to provide free oxygen to patients who need it.

The 50-year-old Saudi-born Palestinian was detained in March 2002 on suspicion he was a senior member of al-Qaeda.

A huge stampede at the densely packed Jewish pilgrimage site of Mount Meron killed at least 44 people in Israel.

Thai foreign ministry says 2,267 Myanmar civilians had crossed into Thailand as of early Friday since fighting erupted.

101 East meets the gangs of Port Moresby, one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

Under new rules, firms including Tencent, ByteDance must subject themselves to tougher financial regulations.

Firms such as Uber, Doordash say their workers enjoy gig economy's flexibility; labour groups fear creating underclass.

Hong Kong activist among four people facing charges after participating in event to mark 1989 Tiananmen mass killing.

Meeting will mark the second in-person summit with a foreign leader from Asia highlighting Biden's focus on the region.

The variant, named B.1.617, has been reported in some 17 countries, raising global concern.

First doses of Pfizer's US-made COVID-19 shots sent to Mexico as pressure grows on US to help other countries.

India posts 386,452 new cases as US military plane brings the first emergency supplies to help country battle the surge.

Critics say Palestinian leader using Jerusalem issue as an excuse to avoid polls that could see Fatah lose to Hamas.

Brazilians struggle with pain of losing loved ones to coronavirus as country reaches sombre milestone.

Accident occurred as tens of thousands of mainly ultra-Orthodox Jews were participating in a religious pilgrimage.

The former president continues his criticism of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell as the party eyes its prospects

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest while out walking the singer's dogs in Los Angeles two months ago.

Thousands facing removal threats from the Department of Homeland Security have a chance to be allowed to remain in US.

First-quarter revenue jumped 44 percent to $108.5bn, exceeding analysts’ estimates.

Tim Scott, the only Black Republican US Senator, said, 'America is not a racist country'.

Israeli officials express 'deep concern on the Iran nuclear issue' during talks in Washington.

The announcement follows a meeting between President Kenyatta and UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi.

The ban, called 'red meat' for hate groups by opponents, awaits Republican Governor Ron DeSantis's signature.

The island nation is developing five experimental coronavirus vaccines and two have reached stage-three clinical trials.

Saudi Arabia has hired advisers to explore establishing its own domestic electric-vehicle maker, sources tell Bloomberg.

Loay Elbasyouni has made a remarkable journey from the Gaza Strip to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

From crispy chicken sandwiches to tenders and wings, America's growing appetite for fried chicken is squeezing supply.

Outbreak of heavy fighting involving neighbouring countries' militaries raised fears of escalating into wider conflict.

No names announced as gov't imposes entry restrictions as sanction for role in Lebanon's political crisis or corruption.

Bill de Blasio, the city's mayor, set the date promising, 'This will be the summer of New York City.'

Disagreement on elections and president's term triggers unrest in Mogadishu.

A roof covering the structure - part of the Temple Mayor - collapsed, but damage is minor.

Plastic, paper, sugar, grain and other US commodities are all getting more expensive as demand outpaces supply.

Global supplies of COVID vaccines are tight. Brazil is hunting for more as India's crisis slows deliveries.

Wellness check leads to heavily-armoured standoff, deaths in North Carolina.

Hospitals and morgues are overwhelmed as India reports another world record number of daily infections.

A new report finds that the US deployment of aid was aimed in part to unseat Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.

UN Population Fund says London has shrunk its support by 85 percent 'at a time when inequalities are deepening'.

President Joe Biden hopes that lifting rates for top earners will raise beaucoup bucks for the American Families Plan.

Relatives demand justice as rights groups call for thorough investigation of deaths during opposition protests.

In its quarterly inflation report, the central bank raised the inflation forecast from 9.4 percent.

She set up a daily routine during the lockdown, consisting of reading, dancing, sudoku and watching soap operas.

VR and Digital Innovation Studio wins ‘Best Use of Digital Media’ for interactive about Uighurs in diaspora.

Sexual, gender-based violence on the rise in conflict-hit Northwest and Southwest regions.

Africa CDC chief urges Africans to wear masks and avoid large gatherings, warning of continent's fragile health systems.

The attack in Yattakou village also left one person severely wounded and displaced residents, local governor says.