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Renewables are getting a boost from a range of sources including policymakers, financing markets and fossil fuel firms.

At the party's second national assembly, the group renamed itself the Common People's party, or Comunes for short.

From Egypt to Libya, a generation has been traumatised, but still, they swim against the tide of repression.

Country marks 10 years since the start of demonstrations that led to the downfall of long-time ruler Hosni Mubarak.

Some insurers are imposing waiting periods before COVID patients can apply for coverage, industry sources tell Reuters.

Mogadishu accuses Nairobi of supporting 'rebels' as fighting breaks out in the town of Bulo Hawo ahead of elections.

Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.

Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.

BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.

It is not the Egyptian revolution that failed, but the Egyptian state.

Rights group says thousands held for years in overcrowded prisons with abysmal conditions; given unhealthy food.

Media reports quote Indian military officials as saying there were casualties on both sides.

Surveys find some health workers in several countries hesitant.

Oxfam warns that unless governments take prompt action, the world's poorest will not recover for more than 10 years.

Resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Genome testing indicates woman who got sick caught virus from another returning traveller just before end of quarantine.

Ryu Hyun Woo, who was the acting ambassador in Kuwait, is thought to have claimed asylum in 2019.

Thousands of protesting farmers to drive through New Delhi after Republic Day parade to demand repeal of new farm laws.

ICC arrests alleged commander of Seleka militia on charges of war crimes committed during violence in Bangui in 2013.

UK says leaders discussed 'benefits of a potential free-trade deal', but US statement makes no mention of one.

Mexican leader has rarely been seen wearing a mask and kept up his busy travel schedule despite the pandemic.

Iraqi government is reportedly seeking $6bn in loans, with possibility of a further $4bn, according to finance minister.

Continuity expected as Vietnam seeks to balance China and the United States.

New US president takes tougher approach to COVID-19 with more than 25 million Americans now confirmed with virus.

Flights will be banned for a week, as government tries to curb spread of variants, protect vaccination campaign.

Centre-right incumbent known for his easy-going manner has won a second and final five-year term.

Rioters clash with police and damage properties in Netherlands capital Amsterdam and southern city of Eindhoven.

Decision comes as Israel announces embassy opening in Abu Dhabi months after controversial normalisation of ties.

The clashes came as authorities face difficulties enforcing COVID restrictions in Israel's religious communities.

Spokesman for Vladimir Putin says Russian president open to talking to Joe Biden after US slams crackdown on protesters.

Tens of thousands hold biggest protests in years to demand the release of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny.

Nearly 7,000 people forced from their homes and some 130,000 hectares of crops destroyed by heavy downpours and floods.

First Minister Sturgeon accuses British Prime Minister Johnson, who opposes a new referendum, of fearing democracy.

What the UK court's arguments in the Assange extradition case tell us about misuse of humanitarianism in law.

Country hits grim milestone as Joe Biden chief of staff says Trump administration failed to plan for vaccine roll-out.

Army says coordinated twin assaults also left 18 troops wounded, with some 30 assailants killed in military response.

Jake Sullivan tells Israeli counterpart the US 'will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security'.

Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be 'limited to Omanis only'.

COVID-19 surge in Canada's most populous province prompts growing calls for paid sick leave for essential workers.

Houthi rebels, Saudi-backed gov't resume fresh UN-backed negotiations in Amman months after huge prisoner exchange.

Strict coronavirus restrictions have hit vital border trade in southeast Tunisia hard, triggering an exodus to Europe.

Sheikh Sabah had resigned after parliament backed a request to question him over his choice of cabinet members.

Why are Saudi Arabia and Iran locked in a modern-day cold war? And what does it mean for the rest of the region?

Portuguese vote for their next leader as the country announced a record number of infections.

Whether crossing a bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, or in Cairo in 2011, our struggles for justice share much.

A 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe tested positive 10 days after completing two weeks in isolation.

More than a dozen European lawmakers issue letter to demand Gulf nation uphold commitment to human rights.

The designation is not just inhumane, but also politically harmful for the US and its international standing.

Dustin Poirier stops McGregor with a flurry of punches in the second round, avenging his loss to the Irish superstar.

Polisario Front launches four rockets in the direction of the Guerguerat buffer zone as tensions rise.