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Syria's Civil Defence says 18 civilians killed by gov't shelling in province amid rebel attacks on army outposts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the theft and trafficking of antiquities and historical manuscripts.

A week after floods destroyed their town and killed many, residents in Konkan's Chiplun remember the tragedy.

'These events are extremely serious and must be investigated diligently,' Amnesty International says.

Emergency measures in Tokyo will be extended until the end of August, after the Olympics as COVID overshadows the games.

On the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, Britain is pushing an anti-refugee agenda.

Flight controllers forced to reorient space station after jet thrusters on research module fire after docking.

Zodiac Maritime says the incident involved Mercer Street, a Japanese-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker.

Internal CDC report, quoted by NYT, says Delta variant likely to break through protections afforded by the vaccines.

Sharp spike in dengue cases strains Bangladesh's healthcare system already battered by a worsening COVID crisis.

Worrying trend of rising cases forces one state to lock down amid fears of another wave of infections.

Eight of the 24 accused were tried in absentia in separate cases involving the killing of police officers.

Former national security adviser named new interior minister days after President Saied sacked PM, suspended parliament.

Residents have largely returned to the streets of Tokyo amid a surge in infection as Olympics remain closely controlled.

Former waiter Tong Ying-kit, 24, was convicted of terrorism and secession earlier this week in Hong Kong.

Hundreds of thousands of people in war-battered region face the world's worst famine crisis in 10 years.

Asian champions lose 1-0 to US, while Mexico edge out Canada in match briefly stopped due to homophobic chants.

Imran Khan denies report that Pakistani fighters crossed border to aid Taliban in its fight against Afghan government.

Lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 have left villagers entirely reliant on donations.

Visiting Forces Agreement, which the Philippine president planned to cancel, is a key part of the two countries' ties.

Pacific island nation's hospitals overwhelmed and people are struggling as government puts hopes on vaccination.

Warmer ties could help revive stalled talks over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme.

From targeted attacks to land grabs, the country's most marginalised people suffer as little help comes from government.

Police begin probe after people at shopping mall were heard booing as the anthem was played after fencer won gold.

At least 750 Afghans and their family members have already been approved and have cleared security vetting.

Half of Myanmar's population could become infected with COVID within the next two weeks, the UK tells UNSC.

Demonstrators are calling for the president and the attorney general to step down as government corruption increases.

Merrick Garland said if Texas continues to implement the ground restrictions on migrants, it would lead to legal action.

The Seattle-based company's shares fell 6 percent in after-hours trading.

The top US diplomat says Kais Saied promised him he was committed to democracy, as he urged him to restore parliament.

Amnesty International says its analysis found that 'mass and selective surveillance' has been taking place in Mexico.

Hundreds rally in the Ethiopian capital demanding protection for thousands of fellow Eritrean refugees stuck in Tigray.

The emergency bill would allow 8,000 more visas and provide $500m to help resettle Afghans who helped US troops.

The president stops short of a mandate as unvaccinated workers will instead be subject to testing and other limits.

Charges relate to alleged assault by McCarrick of then 16-year-old boy at a wedding in 1974.

Brian Kim, who is now worth $13.4bn, upended Samsung's heir to become Korea's wealthiest man.

In a 66-page complaint, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission laid out its case against Trevor Milton.

With little testing, hospital officials say it is difficult to know how accurate Haiti's COVID statistics are.

The Southeast Asian country is struggling to contain its latest outbreak driven by the highly contagious Delta variant.

Those eligible will be able to get the booster jab as long as they received their second dose more than five months ago.

The app's muted Nasdaq debut comes after it was caught in a confrontation between retail investors and hedge funds.

Supply-chain constraints and labour shortages continue to temper US economic growth.

Bloomberg News reported that Chinese regulators were considering serious, perhaps unprecedented, penalties for Didi.

Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott and the foundation of Lynn Schusterman awarded $40m to gender equity projects.

Israeli troops shot and killed Shaukat Awad, 20, say Palestinian health officials.

Nazar Mohammad's body was found in Kandahar province after a video showed he was abused by two gunmen in a car.

Maltese gov't failed to recognise risks to journalist's life and take reasonable steps to avoid them, inquiry concludes.

There have been no breakthroughs after six rounds of indirect talks in Vienna to revive the deal torpedoed by Trump.

The US speaks of non-proliferation but is spending billions to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.

The China-led project has angered Bosnian officials, who argue it violates the state's access to open waters.