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Effort by Canada and Netherlands under UN Convention Against Torture will be slow but sends strong message, experts say.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki's VIP permit was seized by Israel on his way back to occupied West Bank.

The COVID-19 pandemic has yet again rendered visible the harmful and obsolete nature of migration detention.

Warrants come as Algeria's anti-government Hirak protest movement are boosting weekly rallies ahead of June elections.

In the past year, the pandemic has negatively affected women disproportionately more than men.

President Nicolas Maduro said the quarantine will last for two weeks around the Christian holiday of Easter.

Taiwanese pilot killed and another missing in the ageing fleet's third crash over the past six months.

Videos posted on social media showed smoke billowing from Balukhali Camp 1 in Cox's Bazaar.

As Belgium marks five years since tragedy, members of Muslim community say bombings unleashed wave of Islamophobia.

People surveyed in seven countries more likely to see AstraZeneca vaccine as unsafe than safe, YouGov finds.

How the UK’s punitive approach to drug addiction empowered drug gangs.

Nobel Peace laureate Leymah Gbowee and her mentor Etweda Cooper on challenges facing generations of female activists.

Talks come at a time of increased tensions after Sudan criticised the AU's position on Ethiopia's filling of the dam.

Federal investigator said evidence will likely allow government to file sedition charges in the January 6 breach.

Asteroid 2001 FO32 makes its closest approach to Earth, giving astronomers the chance to study the rock as it passes.

Segments of media and right-wing groups accuse Aurat March organisers and marchers of 'vulgarity' and 'obscenity'.

The data paves the way for the company to apply for US approval for its COVID vaccine, which has EU approval.

Transgender sets up religious school, an important milestone for LGBTQ community in the Muslim-majority country.

Bazoum, a former interior minister, won 55.6 percent of the votes cast, the Constitutional Court ruled.

Six injured after raids hit Houthi-controlled Salif grains port, a warehouse, and a food company's living quarters.

Mauritania had followed Saudi Arabia and its allies in cutting diplomatic relations with Qatar in June 2017.

Deforestation and extreme weather are two of the risks that could lead to losses for firms, a survey of 500 firms found.

India reports 46,951 cases, the highest single-day rise since November, and 212 deaths, the most since early January.

Strategy aims to produce several small bills to thwart technology firms fighting one large piece of legislation: Source.

As the UN marks World Water Day, aerial pictures reveal the dramatic impact of pollution on waterways around the world.

Remote work has allowed more Indian women to take up paid employment but also increased competition and their workload.

Motion calls for a UN inquiry into Uighur internment and urges Australia not to profit from forced labour in Xinjiang.

From health to economics and education, here are 13 graphics that quantify how the coronavirus changed the world.

Taiwan's premier receives first shot in bid to boost public confidence in a vaccine that has had a troubled rollout.

Retailers are snapping up more gold to cater to buyers who had been holding off their purchases for the past year.

Sacked governor Agbal had raised interest rates to rein in inflation; analysts fear new chief may reverse rate hikes.

Kolelas died in a medical aircraft that was taking him to France for treatment, his campaign manager said.

India-Pakistan ceasefire deal a milestone in secret talks brokered by the UAE that began months earlier, say officials.

Foreign minister's regional tour comes amid continuing unrest in Myanmar following the February 1 coup.

Four Indonesians had been held by group notorious for kidnapping for ransom for more than a year.

Rivers burst their banks after days of torrential rain with forecasters warning of more rain to come in Australian city.

Analysis by the ONE campaign shows over half the world's 10-year-olds could be unable to read by the end of 2021.

Blossoms are due to reach their peak in Tokyo on Monday, but authorities are urging people to avoid traditional parties.

US legislator calls for 'deeper investigation' into deadly spa shootings that she says appear 'racially motivated'.

Toddler dies at hospital after being resuscitated by emergency workers following rescue from boat off Canary Islands.

Diplomats refused access to espionage trial of Canadian who has been held in detention for 833 days.

Biden administration is under pressure to respond to large number of unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum.

Organisers of postponed Tokyo Games ban foreign spectators in a bid to reduce coronavirus risks.

Spokesman confirms ex-president agreed to become 'general coordinator' of alliance aiming to overthrow central gov't.

The famed writer, feminist and activist passed away aged 89 at Cairo hospital after suffering long illness, family says.

Supreme leader says the United States must lift all sanctions before Iran reverses its steps away from the nuclear deal.

In first remarks after leadership overhaul, Kavcioglu said bank will keep setting policy to permanently lower inflation.

COVID-19 took heavy toll on Aramco but firm still made profit of $49bn and will pay shareholders dividends worth $75bn.

A row is brewing between rich and developing countries over vaccine intellectual property.

Lloyd Austin and President Ashraf Ghani discuss Afghan peace process and rising violence, presidential palace says.