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Donning black gowns, the lawyers were joined by law students and lecturers in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu.

More than 200 US prisoners who have not committed a violent crime are disqualified from home confinement transfers.

Governors Cuomo and Northam move to make the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the US a paid day off.

Popular historic site emerges from coronavirus closure as Spain prepares to welcome foreign visitors in coming weeks.

Attacks on checkpoint and army outpost come as the two sides inch towards peace negotiations.

The fresh sanctions target 'anyone doing business with the Assad regime' anywhere in world as Syria's economy falls.

The WTO ruling in favour of Qatar's claims against Saudi Arabia could push forward efforts for a reconciliation.

Prosecutor says German authorities do not have Madeleine McCann's body, but they have 'concrete evidence, facts'.

The deliveries include 'radios, ammunition, and Javelin anti-tank missiles', according to the US embassy in Kyiv.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and schools and universities shut after 137 people test positive in a new outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Light sentences given, but human rights activists say the defendants should never have been arrested in the first place.

We examine the coronavirus pandemic's impact on essential workers in the US and the risks to their health and safety.

Top diplomats from the two countries have spoken over the phone and agreed to more talks after 20 Indian soldiers died in mass brawl along disputed border.

I have evaluated countless refugee cases. The oppression Black Americans face in the US would qualify as persecution.

Paris court finds Rifaat al-Assad guilty of acquiring French property using funds diverted from the Syrian state.

Argentina is embroiled in a bitter dispute that goes to the heart of the country's identity and how it plans to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.

Government had an 'amnesty plan' to release low-risk prisoners, which has not been approved for implementation yet.

Pyongyang says it will resume military exercises, but Seoul says it will no longer tolerate its unreasonable behaviour.

Both countries claim vast swathes of each other's territory along their Himalayan border, often leading to clashes.

UN gives 'free pass' to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen despite admitting hundreds of Yemeni children killed, Tehran says.

The Russian leader's spokesman says Putin is protected from the coronavirus by disinfection tunnels for his visitors.

Iraqi government decision to cut salaries, pensions sparks outrage as the country faces worst economic crisis in years.

Prosecutor in France's Vienne says three teens charged after schoolgirl received death threats for insulting Islam.

North's bellicose moves a major setback for reconciliation and could further complicate already stalled nuclear talks.

Canada faces Ireland and Norway while Kenya and Djibouti compete for a coveted seat at the Council for 2021 and 2022.

Liverpool poised to end 30-year title drought as season resumes behind closed doors after a 100-day suspension.

Appeal comes one day before China's top legislative bpdy meets in Beijng to discuss key legislation.

Chile's government is criticised for not implementing a stricter lockdown early on to stop the spread of coronavirus.

An outbreak traced to the Chinese capital's biggest wholesale food market has residents worried about strict lockdowns.

Police unions in New York say they are being used as political pawns and public safety will suffer.

Mass lynchings carried out mostly in the southern US after the American Civil War came as enslaved people were freed.

New US sanctions against Syria aim to prevent international engagement with Bashar al-Assad's government.

Buchtar Tabuni, one of the leading West Papua activists and part of 'Balikpapan Seven', sentenced to 11 months in jail.

As Canada vies for UN Security Council seat, new survey shows 74 percent of its citizens oppose Israeli annexation plan.

Caesar Act sanctions named for Syrian military defector who documented systematic torture in Assad-controlled prisons.

China admits casualties, but its media plays down the worst clash in decades, while Indian newspapers urge a push back.

The incident follows rising tensions between the two Asian powers in the border area of the western Himalayas.

Wednesday's attack follows 'Claw-Eagle' operation that struck PKK targets in various regions of northern Iraq.

The nuclear-armed Asian powers share a long history of mistrust and clashes along their lengthy border.

Lawyers for former National Security Adviser John Bolton say Trump is using national security as pretext to censor book.

Officials in Chinese capital urge residents not to leave the city after new infections are detected.

Special Iran envoy says UN arms embargo on Iran expiring in October should be extended indefinitely.

Africa lags behind other regions in terms of online connectivity and some technology firms are racing to bridge the gap.

'Our equipment started that fire', utility's CEO says as company admits to involuntary manslaughter in California court.

Families of Mexico's disappeared say their searches have been derailed by COVID-19 lockdowns, proposed government cuts.

President says the government has proof veteran politician is still alive months after his kidnapping in late March.

Josep Borrell says members must provide additional support to operation Irini, aimed at halting arms shipments to Libya.

Advocates for reform say Trump 'law and order' approach does not go far enough as Democrats prepare broader legislation.

The travel restrictions had already been extended several times and were set to expire on June 23.

CIA operatives shared administrative passwords and had access to historical data indefinitely, the report says.