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Five years after Berta Cáceres was murdered, governments are still failing to protect human rights defenders.

The social media firm says users who continue to post misleading tweets about coronavirus vaccines face a permanent ban.

Johnny Chiang tells Reuters that China's proposals to get Taiwan to accept Communist rule had 'no market' on the island.

Two journalists, two translators detained in Tigray but no reason has been given for their arrest.

Two arrested over girl's death caused by severe beating during a ritual to drive an evil spirit away, police say.

Accusation comes just hours after Cuomo referred himself for investigation over similar allegations from two ex-aides.

Apiarists in Colombia suspect pesticides used in commercial avocado and citrus farming is killing the bees.

A halt in the recent bond market sell-off eased investor nerves even as concerns about Chinese demand weighed on oil.

Foreign ministers will call for Aung San Suu Kyi's release encourage talks between the civilian leader and the army.

Katherine Tai says she will will treat Chinese censorship as a trade barrier and fight 'unfair' economic practices.

Some 47 pro-democracy politicians and activists are seeking bail after being charged under the national security law.

As Siddique Kappan's alleged link with controversial Muslim group is probed, family says arrest part of media crackdown.

In 2018, Nabeel Masih became the youngest blasphemy convict in Pakistan when a court sentenced him to 10 years in jail.

Governor Matawalle told Al Jazeera no ransom was paid to kidnappers to secure the release.

Manila rolls out COVID shots donated by China but discovery of South Africa variant raises questions about efficacy.

The US has accused Huawei founder's daughter of misleading HSBC bank about the telco's business dealings in Iran.

The country's top opposition party was banned in 2018 and many of its leaders and supporters put on trial.

In contrast to his predecessor, Biden promises a tougher approach to any aggressive moves by Russia.

UN watchdog chief notes continuing signs of nuclear activity in North Korea are 'deeply regrettable'.

Former health minister stepped down amid questions about irregularities in Ecuador's coronavirus vaccine programme.

Revenue more than tripled to $882.5m in the fiscal fourth quarter, the company said, surpassing analysts' estimates.

Preliminary count of Sunday's vote suggests President Nayib Bukele's party and its allies to get majority in congress.

Joe Biden’s trade strategy looks to incorporate environmental goals, advance racial equity and partner with US allies.

The Pan American Health Organization says UN-backed programme will boost COVID vaccine access in hard-hit Latin America.

US State Department spokesman says Biden seeks to ‘recalibrate’ not ‘rupture’ US-Saudi Arabia relations.

Saleh Kebzabo announces his party's decision to withdraw from April vote after shoot-out at home of another candidate.

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala also called on WTO's member states to adopt sustainable fishing practices.

Secretary-general 'disappointed' after only $1.7bn pledged at donor conference to fund urgent humanitarian programmes.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said establishing a more humane policy at the US southern border is going to take time.

Addressing thousands of supporters in Yerevan, Nikol Pashinyan proposes referendum on new constitution and snap polls.

Amid growing calls for vaccine equity, WTO members debate how to boost global access to coronavirus shots.

Cases are rising due to relaxing of health measures, circulation of variants and 'people letting down their guard'.

Father-son duo hoped Biden administration would block extradition, but US authorities handed them over.

Former President Donald Trump made his first speech since leaving office at Conservative Political Action Conference.

Survivors and witnesses accuse forces from neighbouring country of committing abuses in Ethiopia's embattled region.

Attacks against the LGBTQ community have caused many to flee as a new wave of armed conflict violence frightens locals.

As some states roll back pandemic shutdowns, US health officials worry about losing ground against the virus.

Brazos said that Chapter 11 will protect Texans it serves from massive electric bills accrued during February's freeze.

The arrest of a famous rapper is yet another sign of increasingly shrinking spaces for free expression in Spain.

Shift in US consumer spending towards home improvement and other projects is benefitting manufacturers.

Rights advocates and lawmakers are urging US President Joe Biden to pressure Egypt to improve its rights record.

In a rare move, Mohadi resigned on Monday following local media reports he had engaged in improper conduct.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the probe after receiving 11 fire complaints in RAV4 models.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is expected to ask Biden to share US vaccination supply with Mexico.

The former US president reentered the political fray Sunday, but not all of his supporters want to see him run again.

Ghana's president became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from COVAX.

Agnes Callamard and Irene Khan say Kremlin critic's poisoning was meant to send a 'sinister warning' to quash dissent.

The proposed act would levy a two percent annual tax on households and trusts valued between $50m and $1bn.

Growth was propelled by a near doubling of lending by state banks to quell the initial impact of the coronavirus crisis.

China was the first country to ground the 737 MAX after a crash in Ethiopia in March 2019 that killed 157 people.