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Legislators call for an independent commission, with Trump still facing possible criminal charges for US Capitol riot.

Activist group says Myanmar military controls $5.7bn in foreign currency reserves, facilitating ‘brutal’ repression.

Israeli military exercise comes amid intensified attacks in neighbouring Syria targeting Iranian military assets.

Having debated the bill, French politicians will vote on it this week before it heads to the Senate.

The US cannot become a climate leader without addressing the environmental impacts of its economic sanctions.

Iran said it will scale back its comprehensive international nuclear inspections next week if world powers fail to move.

Free speech concerns raised after Disha Ravi arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with information on the farmers' protest.

Experts and activists warn that deal to bring Emirati crude to a pipeline in the Red Sea port of Eilat can cause leaks.

This is how the coronavirus, and the new vaccines, may affect pregnancy, breastfeeding, sperm counts and fertility.

Celebrated Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti passed away in Amman on Sunday after spending most of his life in exile.

Officials gathered to rebury the remains of 126 people who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat.

The political activist was publicly flogged, had her hair shaved off with a broken bottle and was imprisoned 16 times.

Elizabeth Astete steps down amid a growing scandal over politicians receiving jabs well before the general public.

Successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by large US fiscal stimulus.

Ethnic minorities say they feel betrayed by politicians who have taken jobs with military's State Administration Council

Authorities push back curfews for restaurants and cafes, allows bars and clubs to open but keep limits on gatherings.

With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as 'uneven'.

In his first event with other G7 leaders, Biden will discuss COVID-19, China and the global economy, White House says.

Protesters denounce international support for President Jovenel Moise amid dispute over when his term ends.

But the recovery is slowing and economists expect Japan's economy to shrink again this quarter due to the pandemic.

Syrian army says Israeli military jets flew over the Golan Heights to hit targets on the edge of Damascus.

Armoured vehicles on streets of Yangon as people continue protests for restoration of civilian government.

Origin of the cases, involving the same family, is still being traced as Auckland begins three-day lockdown.

On 30th anniversary of Vancouver march, advocates call for action to stem violence against Indigenous women and girls.

The country's top electoral body said on Friday it plans to conduct a partial recount of last week's presidential vote.

Attacks against elderly Asian Americans renew focus on hate crimes during pandemic.

US president says gun law reforms should include mandatory background checks and ban on assault weapons.

Survey shows Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya party will win 36-38 seats; centre-right Junts per Catalunya at 30-33.

Vetevendosje forecast to win 41.8 percent of the vote while the governing LDK party projected to finish third.

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was detained after his arrival in Moscow from Germany, where he was treated for poisoning.

Rights groups criticise increasing use of online disruptions to suppress dissent.

Number of demonstrators was limited compared with previous years due to heavy police presence and COVID restrictions.

Army urged to refrain from violence after opening fire on anti-coup protesters amid reports of an internet shutdown.

Menem, who served as president from 1989 to 1999, had been hospitalised for pneumonia several times in recent months.

PM Boris Johnson hails hitting 'significant' occasion two months after country embarked on biggest vaccination drive.

Healthcare workers and those aged above 75 first in line for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines under government roll-out plan.

Mexico, which is struggling to control a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths, received 870,000 vaccine doses Sunday.

France expected to announce Barkhane troop drawdown as Sahel leaders increasingly mull negotiations with armed groups.

Deputy Press Secretary TJ Ducklo says remarks to female journalist were 'abhorrent, disrespectful and unacceptable'.

Four troops, one civilian killed in separatist militia attacks on military sites in the country's second-largest city.

Despite the defeat of Corbynism, the left in the Labour Party can still stage a comeback if it tackles the right issues.

Why did Myanmar’s military overthrow the government? And what does it mean for democracy?

Bitcoin has been buoyed in recent months by endorsements from the likes of Paul Tudor Jones and Stan Druckenmiller.

Vote could signal appeal of Catalan secessionists and the political trajectory of the pro-independence movement.

After my grandmother died, I turned to online tools to virtually piece together a part of her life she never discussed.

Donald Trump was acquitted on a charge of 'incitement of insurrection' over the January 6 US Capitol riot.

Schools, businesses, to shut down as PM Ardern orders Auckland to go into lockdown for the first time in six months.

Under the 2020 National Security Law, intimidation of activists and journalists and self-censorship are on the rise.

Survivors recount stories about death threats they endured during their captivity in a forest.

As Kosovars head to the polls, a new generation of politicians is seeking to tap into widespread disillusionment.