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UN says tens of thousands have fled a series of attacks this week by an armed group on the town of Damasak, Borno state.

Between 2013 and 2019, probe finds that thousands of passports issued to rich foreigners were handed out illegally.

Officials say search operation ongoing after boat, that left Tunisia on Thursday, sank on the way to Lampedusa.

Thousands of Palestinians offer prayers on the first Friday of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem.

Moscow has moved to penalise Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty for failing to label its reports with 'foreign agent' tag.

Prime Minister Imran Khan shakes up his economic team in his sixth cabinet reshuffle since assuming power in 2018.

Organisers of the annual Aurat Aazdi march on International Women's Day condemn allegations as 'baseless and false'.

Relaxing intellectual property rules would allow more countries to quickly manufacture vaccines, proponents argue.

The Duke of Edinburgh was a car aficionado who bought the 1935 Standard Nine for 12 pounds when he was based in Colombo.

Serum Institute of India, world's biggest vaccine maker, says US embargo on export of raw materials hurting production.

Author Naomi Klein and politician Kshama Sawant discuss why global mass movements are key to tackling climate change.

Chancellor Merkel says gov't must be able to impose 'emergency brake' restrictions on regions with high infection rates.

Announcement is likely to raise tensions as Iran negotiates with world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement.

We need to address the reports about the French philosopher's predatory behaviour in Tunisia.

Government orders hours-long shutdown of social media and instant messaging platforms after days of violent protests.

In 1897, British soldiers looted the sculptures, which now remain in Western museums and collections.

Win Myint designated as president, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi named as state counsellor.

Millions at risk of missing vaccines as Indian state pilots facial recognition technology at inoculation centres.

Technological fragmentation could lead to losses of about 5 percent of global GDP, IMF research shows.

As a decolonisation movement sweeps across Europe, there are efforts to return art looted by British soldiers in 1897.

Israel claims it targeted 'weapons manufacturing site', while Palestinian media say agricultural lands also attacked.

Imran Khan reaffirms Islamabad's commitment to Afghan peace process before key talks in Turkey later this month.

About 7,400 jobs and $1.4 trillion in assets have moved or could move to EU from London, New Financial study finds.

Researchers currently do not know how long vaccines provide protection against the coronavirus.

'Historic' California State University student association resolution wants caste added to anti-discrimination policy.

Manila urged to shore up its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea by building structures within its waters.

Police say gunman killed himself after shooting in which several others were wounded.

But quarterly comparison shows slowing momentum, with analysts forecasting levelling off in construction and exports.

India reports 217,353 cases over the last 24 hours - the eighth record daily increase in nine days.

Group faces as many as five years in prison over 'illegal assembly' charges stemming from protests in August 2019.

The next presidential election is set for October 2022 and the devastating toll of COVID-19 is likely to be a key issue.

Appeals court sides with the Canadian government, which is defending the agreement to turn back asylum seekers.

Congress is considering a commission to study impact of slavery and racism and to recommend potential compensation.

Video shows Adam Toledo raise his hands before officer fires one shot; police say a gun was recovered from the scene.

It was the second time this week the S&P 500 registered a new best close and the Dow surpassed its previous closing.

Inspector general tells Congress police department was ill-prepared for insurrection, needs sweeping overhaul.

Both US projects are currently mired in a regulatory no-man’s land of environmental review and have yet to break ground.

The 12th-century mosque, famous for its leaning minaret, was damaged in 2017 fighting between ISIL, US and Iraqi forces.

The tiger is one of four born on March 12 - white tigers are a genetic variation of orange Bengal tigers.

The bill would make it easier for Americans to sue employers over pay discrimination.

Former police officer faces manslaughter charge for apparently mistaking her gun for a Taser and shooting Wright.

A proposal to add 4 justices does not have the support of top Democrats; Republicans call it 'court packing'.

Top official warns conflict 'not over', says 'vast majority' of Ethiopian region is fully or partially inaccessible.

Biden's chief science officer says 'vulnerable' will be first to get boosters as studies on jab protections continue.

The Greek foreign minister used his opening remarks to rattle off a series of longstanding complaints about Turkey.

Parliament votes for bill despite criticisms from activists who say it threatens efforts to denounce police abuse.

Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said he is staying in office for two more years.

New Zealand pledges COVID-19 jabs as officials call for $2bn this year for the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative.

In letter to shareholders, Bezos he said takes no comfort in Alabama warehouse workers voting against union push.

A non-profit called on Facebook’s chief to cancel plans to launch an Instagram platform for preteen kids.