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Lokman Slim, known for his opposition to the Shia movement, has been found dead in his car, officials say.

Japanese ex-PM apologises for remarks on women as calls for resignation cast further shadow over delayed sporting event.

Dominic Ongwen is the first ICC case to involve an alleged perpetrator and victim of the same war crimes.

The US warns of serious consequences for atrocities committed against women in internment camps for ethnic Uighurs.

US State Department says peaceful protests and unhindered internet access are 'hallmark of any thriving democracy'.

The move comes as Saudi Arabia also imposes new restrictions, including a 10-day suspension of events.

Students at Istanbul's Bogazici University have protested against the appointment of a ruling party loyalist as rector.

Syrian state news agency says Israel carried out missile attack in Quneitra province but it intercepted most of them.

Regulator bans Kishore Biyani for alleged trade in shares of Future Retail ahead of the release of price-sensitive data.

Move is part of Biden administration's plan to speed up development of renewable energy on federal lands and waters.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government's stand on social media.

Carrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.

Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.

Parler, which has been removed from app stores and web-hosting services, had become a platform for far-right groups.

UK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.

Generals who seized power on Monday claim people using platforms to create 'instability' as UN says coup must fail.

Filing, made two weeks before military staged a coup, is likely to delay proceedings by at least a year.

Democrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.

EBay said it ended the fourth quarter of 2020 with 185 million active buyers, an increase of 7 percent.

Federal funding will help support the Indigenous nation's efforts to combat the virus and bolster vaccinations.

The EFCC says it issued a warrant for the managing director of ExxonMobil Nigeria.

Amazon’s skyrocketing profits reflect the holiday shopping season and pandemic-fueled trend of shopping online.

Venezuela must pay $100m to access vaccines via the COVAX program but cannot pay due to sanctions, officials have said.

The Biden administration says this is 'just the beginning' of its push to speed the pace of vaccinations.

Ex-journalist Afrah Nasser remembers Yemen's journey from revolution to war to the world's worst humanitarian disaster.

Public, health officials locked in a debate over Russian vaccine that is due to arrive in Iran on Thursday.

Country's intelligence and security service said suspects were working on direction of foreigners, local media report.

Both Washington and Moscow cast the extension as a victory, saying it would provide stability and transparency.

Officials said the new Brazil variant, as well as two others, have spread to 20 countries in the Americas.

Six other troops wounded in attack near the village of Boni in violence-plagued region of Mopti.

The agreement will make Jack Ma’s fintech giant subject to capital benchmarks similar to those for banks.

Biden told a Democratic caucus he is not wedded to an absolute number on his proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

Health authorities announce a new 32-point plan to curb the coronavirus spread amid a surge in cases.

Marjorie Taylor Greene may be embroiled in controversy, but the people who voted her in say, 'We love her'.

Physical, psychological scars remain fresh in wake of deadly blast that laid to waste large swathes of Lebanon capital.

Tournament, delayed by almost two months due to the pandemic, kicks off with stadiums operating at 30 percent capacity.

Canada lists 13 groups as 'terrorist entities', saying ideological extremism poses 'most significant' security threat.

Streaming giant Netflix landed 20 television series nominations, the most of any network.

Facebook and Apple are at odds over new rules on tracking users' activity.

Countries will receive doses in proportion to population size, with the most going to India.

Medical staff walk away as clatter of pots and pans and the honking of car horns are heard in protest against the coup.

Execs say new 'signature' pattern could singlehandedly rejuvenate brand as the luxury market recovers from COVID-19.

Though it’s a high-income country, years of lower oil prices have forced Kuwait to burn through its reserves.

ICJ can hear Iran's case in a bid to end sanctions the Trump administration reimposed in 2018.

A young woman raised money to bring her case of sexual assault against a former policeman in a first for Malaysia.

Officer Brian Sicknick is the fifth person to 'lie in honor' at the US Capitol, a special designation for US civilians.

US companies added 174,000 jobs in January, the ADP Research Institute said on Wednesday.

Far-right parties are increasingly popular as the health crisis weighs, a shift which could be felt for years.

Document which will show whether the passenger has been vaccinated hoped to boost business travel.

Victoria region's head says main event not affected by positive case detected among one of the hotel's staff.