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State media says at least 17 people killed and 28 others injured in the accident in Shanxi province's Xiangfen county.

Turkey's exploration in the hotly contested region increases tensions. Plus, the Brexiteer who wants to run the WTO.

Police disband mass protest after thousands of marchers fail to heed orders to keep social distance or wear masks.

Disused railway tracks are the only place they have found amnesty.

A new statue was unveiled in New York, as a tribute to three women who helped secure voting rights for women in America.

Security remains Afghanistan’s biggest challenge.

Antarctica, which is used for scientific purposes, belongs to no single nation and is governed by treaties.

Epic provoked the tech giant by deliberately violating rules and installing its own payment system.

Army officers who overthrew president earlier this month postpone meeting to later date due to 'organisational reasons'.

Thirteen provinces, mostly in the country's north, affected by floods following days of torrential rain.

UAE ruler issues decree ending Israel boycott, allowing Israelis and Israeli firms to do business in the Arab country.

Leaked fuel from a Japanese tanker fouled protected wetlands area and small island that was bird and wildlife sanctuary.

Turkish VP refutes EU threat for sanctions as Turkish military gets ready to carry out military exercises off Cyprus.

Female government workers in rural areas go on strike to demand job recognition, better pay and proper protective gear.

Crew on Louise Michel, carrying 130 migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, seeking urgent assistance.

More than 900 nuclear tests were conducted on Shoshone territory in the US. Residents still live with the consequences.

Japanese PM, the nation's longest-serving, has announced he will step down from his post due to health reasons.

The iconic British musician and co-founder of Pink Floyd discusses human rights and the current state of the world.

For survivors of postpartum depression, some aspects of parenting through the coronavirus feel all too familiar.

Dozens of mud homes collapsed along the river in Kirkissoye district and rice fields are submerged.

Trump narrowly lost New Hampshire to Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, and is trailing Biden there this year.

The government decision allows smokers to buy tobacco products from state-owned duty-free outlets.

Several teachers also kidnapped by unknown gunmen following the attack on a school in North Kivu.

Family says Chadwick Boseman died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

Tripoli-based government says Fathi Bashagha's handling of a crackdown on protests will be investigated within 72 hours.

With more than 7,300 new cases, France is just shy of the 7,578 high set on March 31 during its lockdown period.

Keith Nelson put to death for rape and murder of 10-year-old girl in 1999 as victim's mother, sister witness execution.

As Trump seeks re-election, his speeches are full of half-true grievances, made-up problems and exaggerated claims.

NBA players agree to resume games following protest against racial injustice after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

US pressure results in a reduction of troops and stronger language, but likely few tangible changes on the ground.

Leaked documents show Cyprus passport scheme allowed political figures 'vulnerable to corruption' to buy EU citizenship.

Jacob Blake, who was paralysed from the waist down after police shot him, has been released from handcuffs in hospital.

Family calls for accountability as 16-year-old boy with Down's syndrome dies after he was allegedly shot by police.

Angry BLM protesters outside White House surround Republicans leaving the final night of the Republican convention.

Passports and citizenship are being obtained in Cyprus by rich people from a number of countries.

The civil rights march comes at the end of a summer rocked by protests over racial injustice.

With confirmed cases reaching May levels, health experts warn against letting guard down at critical crossroad.

The network was forced to let go of thousands of its employees after Congress voted against the renewal of its licence.

Pompeo’s speech for the Republican National Convention from Jerusalem created controversy.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson calls for charges to be filed against the officers involved in Jacob Blake's shooting.

Six months after city's worst religious riots in decades, rights groups and families call for investigation and action.

Recent surges in new infections across several European countries have pushed governments to tighten restrictions again.

UN human rights office calls for probe into prisoners fatally shot while trying to flee Farafangana jail on August 23.

Families and rescue workers are searching through the wreckage for survivors.

Top EU diplomat says preparing sanctions against Turkey over territorial dispute with Greece in Eastern Mediterranean.

Residents of hard-hit Lake Charles, Louisiana, will return home to a city without electricity or running water.

Mehdi Rajabian held after reports said his project featured female singers and video showed a woman dancing to his song.

ECOWAS asks mutinous troops to return to barracks and demands political transition of power within a year.

The Belarusian president says the West hopes of turning his country into a 'bridgehead against Russia'.

German doctors treating the Russian opposition politician for a suspected poisoning say his symptoms are improving.