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Region's former president Abay Weldu and former vice president Abraham Tekeste are among those captured.

Concerns over US politics kept Asian shares from crossing historic highs on 'trillions' in new stimulus measures.

The US House Speaker says she will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Trump unless he is removed from office.

China had called for a swift return of its soldier who had gone missing along the border last week.

Israel is refusing to provide the vaccine to the millions of Palestinians it is forcefully ruling over.

Neither Somalia nor Kenya can afford the dispute that led to the severance of ties turning into a protracted crisis.

Deadly violence erupts in southern Nasiriya city amid protests that began over the arrest of activists.

Hunger for sand destroys flood embankments around the Jamuna river, putting farmland at risk in Tangail and Sirajganj.

Top diplomat was awaiting the outcome of the US election before deciding on a second term at the world body.

Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Captain Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week's events at the Capitol.

World's second most populous nation hopes to inoculate 300 million people - equal almost to the US population - by July.

Residents of a Harare suburb say they bought their plots legally 10 years ago, but now their homes have been flattened.

Officials are investigating dozens of lending apps following the suicides of at least two borrowers in the past month.

Opposition candidates including youth favourite Bobi Wine try to unseat President Yoweri Museveni.

At least 250,000 small British firms could close as government emergency aid package falls short, industry group warns.

Team will investigate the origins of the coronavirus, which first emerged in Wuhan late in 2019.

The bank's shareholders will vote at its annual general meeting in April for it to set Paris-aligned commitments.

Officials taking steps to curb cases amid concern about travel for next month's Lunar New Year holiday.

Kim Jong Un appointed general secretary of the Workers' Party in move analysts say is aimed at bolstering his authority.

Designation as a terrorist group expected to scare away outside actors from many transactions with Houthi authorities.

At least nine states confirm the outbreak and others await test results as they put containment measures in place.

Joseph Wu says US move to relax decades-long restrictions a boost for island, which China claims as its own.

Several US firms are reviewing their donation policies in the aftermath of riots at the Capitol in the past week.

Seven centres will open on Monday as British government accelerates efforts to tackle the virus that is running rampant.

Heavy rain has boosted Australian wheat production, allowing it to sell the crop as far away as North Africa and Europe.

Request comes as US lawmakers raise concerns about ongoing threat of violence after deadly Capitol Hill riot.

Lawmakers' push to impeach Donald Trump for Capitol riot could affect US politics for years to come, experts say.

Turkish presidency will switch to local app BiP to brief journalists following WhatsApp's controversial new usage terms.

Amazon will join Apple and Google in suspending the Parler social media platform for failing to prevent incitement.

Nur Otan party to retain hold on power after it is projected to win almost 72 percent of ballots cast.

PA accuses Israel of ignoring its responsibility to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are available in occupied territory.

Sudan expresses frustration after negotiations stall but Egypt, Ethiopia blame Sudanese objections for the new impasse.

Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he might undergo minor surgery for a complication in his foot following a COVID infection.

Preliminary results show nationalist Sadyr Japarov, 52, won almost 80 percent of the vote, avoiding a runoff.

As world condemns riot at US Capitol, researchers say the United States can expect more far-right rallies and violence.

Attack blamed on local fighters is the latest to hit large park renowned for its mountain gorillas.

Republican Senator Pat Toomey says US President Donald Trump should resign after deadly riot at the Capitol.

Authorities probing incident say early information shows Taliban members killed, but locals say victims were civilians.

As black boxes of crashed Indonesian plane located, families and friends of those on board say they continue to 'hope'.

Protesters rally outside PM's residence in Jerusalem, call on leader to step down amid corruption allegations.

Ahmed Ouyahia tells state prosecutors he sold 60 gold bars received as gifts from Gulf donors.

Cricket Australia launches investigation after visiting players say they were subjected to racial abuse by fans.

A major fault at a thermal power plant causes a countrywide blackout, plunging millions into darkness.

The ruling Nur Otan party, promising political reform, expected to score a big win in the oil-rich Central Asia country.

The assassination of Qassem Soleimani was one of several major setbacks for Iran in 2020. Can it recover?

A spokesman for the public protection force was one of the three killed in the attack.

Rescuers among victims as landslides triggered by heavy rains bury homes in Cihanjuang village.

Voters on Sunday will choose the country's next leader and decide on a new political system.

Pakistan's national power grid breaks down, leaving tens of millions of people in darkness.

Foreign ministers issue joint statement condemning last week's arrest of more than 50 democracy activists in Hong Kong.