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Polls open for first election since President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned amid boycott calls from Hirak movement.

Complaint accuses candidate for Interpol presidency, Ahmed al-Raisi, of playing role in torture of jailed activist.

Washington Post reported that Moscow is planning to give Iran advanced satellite that will boost spying capabilities.

UN chief warns virus could mutate and become resistant to the vaccines.

Blockade, bombardment and Israeli occupation have not stopped Palestinians from documenting and telling their stories.

People marched about 7km (4.4 miles) from the spot where the family was struck down to a nearby mosque.

Women's jobs are 1.8 times more vulnerable to this crisis. The global economy could suffer trillions in lost output.

Diplomats ordered to leave after they 'were found guilty of engaging in illicit trade in duty-free alcohol'.

Felipe Sola discusses his country’s long-standing foreign debt and financial crisis.

Twenty-four-year-old activist served nearly seven months for her role in an unauthorised assembly in the city in 2019.

Investigators say tragedy was a public safety incident brought about by extreme weather and unprofessional organisation.

Electoral observers from American states say no 'serious irregularities' were detected during last Sunday's vote.

The Russian president, ahead of his meeting with Joe Biden, also praised former US President Donald Trump.

'Genocide and crimes against humanity', erosion of 'democratic norms' cited by Washington in call with Beijing.

The lineage of the Sandalwood pony dates back to the 8th century and is central to the Indonesian island's culture.

Former president Santos asks forgiveness for deaths of thousands during armed conflict with left-wing fighters.

Paraguay's public database lists the person's name, place of vaccination, type of vaccine and doses to help stop cheats.

An hour of streaming Netflix emits the equivalent of about 55 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

As Americans face a racial reckoning, a fierce political debate is emerging over how race is discussed in schools.

Amazon, Apple and other technology giants could be banned from selling their own branded products if a new law passes.

Attorney General Merrick Garland promises to defend 'cornerstone of our democracy' against challenges by Republican states.

Former finance minister was appointed as prime minister a day after Firmin Ngrebada announced his resignation.

Darnella Frazier took video of the police killing of George Floyd which 'spurred protests against police brutality'.

The nation's electoral authority has not confirmed the win, but Pedro Castillo holds a tiny margin over Keiko Fujimori.

McDonald's said its investigation determined that only South Korea and Taiwan had customer personal data accessed.

US president is meeting world leaders in Europe, promising 'America is back'.

Calls grow for former attorneys general Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions to testify about the data seizures.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Military officers receive the strategic ministries of defence, security and national reconciliation.

A report published by Amnesty International found that the US and Mexico returned tens of thousands of migrant children.

People from all walks of life take part in 'Green Ghana' project aimed at saving depleting forest reserves.

Italy taking on Turkey at opening match of delayed football tournament, to be played in front of 15,000 fans in Rome.

Clean Green Initiative aims to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative and curb Beijing’s growing economic clout.

No matter who forms the next government, the military will remain in control and popular protests will continue.

May begins the dry season in the Amazon rainforest, making it easier for loggers and other industries to cut down trees.

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.

UN human rights chief says military government is 'singularly responsible' and 'must be held to account'.

Mohammed Hamayel, 15, was killed during weekly protest in West Bank village of Beita against illegal Jewish settlement.

Elon Musk billed Tesla's newest vehicle, the Model S Plaid, as a halo product that proves the superiority of EVs.

The variant first identified in India currently accounts for more than 90 percent of Britain's new COVID-19 cases.

Arrests of Khaled Drareni, Ihsane El Kadi, Karim Tabbou evidence of 'chilling escalation' in dissent clampdown: Amnesty.

Afghanistan, Russia, China and spending to dominate talks as alliance embraces Democrat after tumultuous Trump era.

El Salvador uses the dollar as its currency and its monetary policy is wedded to the US even as relations falter.

Oman unrest is harbinger for other Gulf petrostates that need to diversify to create jobs for legions of young people.

Only four of 10 officers questioned, and none arrested, after March 2019 incident at Ketziot Prison, Haaretz reports.

There are multiple reasons for President Joe Biden to change Washington's approach to Israel-Palestine.

Ali Khamenei views the June 18 presidential election as an opportunity to realise his vision for the future of Iran.

Results of the three-year study offer hope in the global battle against an illness that sickens millions annually.

The children are in hard-to-reach areas of the conflict-wracked northern region in Ethiopia, according to the UN.

Thousands of people were left in the dark following the incidents, although it was unclear if they were linked.