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Independent commission will 'get to the truth' about January 6 mob attack, says Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Canada, the US and 56 other countries endorse declaration condemning the political detention of foreign nationals.

Most of the effort is concentrated in rural communities, but hundreds also rolled up their sleeves in Mexico City.

The move was welcomed by United Kingdom Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as 'a huge step for British car manufacturing'.

Civilian contractor killed and six others injured, including US service member, says spokesman for US-led coalition.

Saudi Arabia has offered firms a package of incentives including tax breaks to urge them to set up shop in the kingdom.

Texas produces roughly 4.6 million barrels of oil a day and is home to some of the US's largest refineries.

Gulf neighbours lay the groundwork for Doha to act as a mediator between Tehran and its regional rivals.

Former US presidential son-in-law is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize over his role in Arab-Israeli normalisation.

At least 60 people died when boat carrying 700 sank in the Congo River, minister of humanitarian action says.

Turkey had summoned the US ambassador, infuriated by conditionality of US statement on deaths of 13 Turks.

Shot developed by University of Oxford and AstraZeneca is cheaper and easier to distribute than some other offerings.

Removed from web hosting services in January, Parler is a favourite of conservatives who decry 'censorship'.

In an effort to set up the Republican Party for long-term success, he has magnified intraparty tensions.

France considers reducing troop numbers as fighting worsens.

The Taliban must do more to meet the terms of a 2020 peace deal with the US before withdrawal, says NATO chief.

Kyenge, head of state mining company Gecamines, replaces Ilunga Ilunkamba who lost a vote of no confidence last month.

A US official said that Washington had sold more than a million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under sanctions.

More companies are beginning to add services for cryptocurrencies, although the asset class remains lightly regulated.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma did not comply with court order to appear before the panel probing corruption.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala formerly served as Nigeria's finance minister and spent 25 years at the World Bank.

Poverty, gang violence, COVID-19 pandemic and devastation wrought by hurricanes are driving migration out of Honduras.

Country receives 200,000 jabs from state-owned Chinese manufacturer, with 600,000 expected to arrive next month.

Latest figures also suggest women are increasingly at risk, compared to the original, first-wave coronavirus strain.

Sofia Bekatorou has spoken publicly about her experiences, but experts say the system must change to support survivors.

Over two million people are in the dark due to rolling blackouts to stop a system-wide power outage.

Health minister says priority to conduct rapid contact tracing after seven reported cases, including three deaths.

Next PM faces various challenges, including reviving the economy, reducing unemployment, and fighting the pandemic.

As death rates remain high, PM Johnson is acting cautiously, but some within his party are demanding quicker action.

Turkey has been angered by the American support to Kurdish rebels in Syria.

Investigation identifies people and groups behind some of the most viral misinformation about coronavirus origins.

Legislators call for an independent commission, with Trump still facing possible criminal charges for US Capitol riot.

Activist group says Myanmar military controls $5.7bn in foreign currency reserves, facilitating ‘brutal’ repression.

Israeli military exercise comes amid intensified attacks in neighbouring Syria targeting Iranian military assets.

Having debated the bill, French politicians will vote on it this week before it heads to the Senate.

The US cannot become a climate leader without addressing the environmental impacts of its economic sanctions.

Iran said it will scale back its comprehensive international nuclear inspections next week if world powers fail to move.

Free speech concerns raised after Disha Ravi arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with information on the farmers' protest.

Experts and activists warn that deal to bring Emirati crude to a pipeline in the Red Sea port of Eilat can cause leaks.

This is how the coronavirus, and the new vaccines, may affect pregnancy, breastfeeding, sperm counts and fertility.

Celebrated Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti passed away in Amman on Sunday after spending most of his life in exile.

Officials gathered to rebury the remains of 126 people who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat.

The political activist was publicly flogged, had her hair shaved off with a broken bottle and was imprisoned 16 times.

Elizabeth Astete steps down amid a growing scandal over politicians receiving jabs well before the general public.

Successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by large US fiscal stimulus.

Ethnic minorities say they feel betrayed by politicians who have taken jobs with military's State Administration Council

Authorities push back curfews for restaurants and cafes, allows bars and clubs to open but keep limits on gatherings.

With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as 'uneven'.

In his first event with other G7 leaders, Biden will discuss COVID-19, China and the global economy, White House says.

Protesters denounce international support for President Jovenel Moise amid dispute over when his term ends.