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Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz are among US prisoners being released in deal, White House confirms.

With local media failing to deliver information, independent Libyan reporters cover the dam disaster on their own.

US president's son accuses two IRS agents of wrongly sharing his tax information in effort to 'embarrass' him.

The Olympic medal-winning fencer speaks to Al Jazeera on faith, representation and Islamophobia.

Daba is determined to cross the English Channel and finish the journey his brother started 17 years ago.

Talk of the Chechen leader's health grows on social media after unconfirmed reports say he is in a coma.

UN leaders are pushing countries to speed up action on lofty list of 17 goals, from ending poverty to boosting equality.

The deputy chief of Ukraine's military counterintelligence is planning an overthrow of Georgia's government, it says.

After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress.

The victims were mostly workers at one of the biggest diamond mines in the country near the Zimbabwe border.

The city of Derna in eastern Libya is still digging out and counting the dead after floods struck more than a week ago.

Opposition says it is convinced government has 'surprise legislations' up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary imposed bans after an influx of Ukrainian grain led to local farmers' protests.

Decision announced after thousands of people protest over unpaid salaries.

Five American and five Iranian prisoners are being released in addition to Iran's assets frozen due to US sanctions.

The fencer speaks about being the first US Olympian to compete wearing a hijab, and winning in the face of prejudice.

Aid supplies resume to the region after a deal between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan, Baku and the Red Cross say.

The death toll stands at nearly 3,000 people and injuries number more than 5,600, according to official figures.

An estimated 240,000 people in the northeastern state are dependent on fishing and selling produce on floating islands.

Congolese authorities say the toll could rise as rescuers sift through mud and rubble of collapsed homes.

Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina.

From climate change to foreign affairs, Trudeau has betrayed promises. The sad part? His alternative could be worse.

Embattled developer faces deadline to pay $15m as China's property sector struggles with debt crisis.

World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here's all you need to know.

Appeal comes as 103 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy ships detected around the self-ruled island.

Firms say they have reached a partnership to release joint products and cooperate on artificial intelligence.

Turkish president made request while in the US for United Nations General Assembly, Turkish news agency says.

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot as he sat in his police car at a traffic light in Palmsdale north of Los Angeles.

City-state's anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.

Organisers say 75,000 people rallied in New York, demanding action to end fossil fuels ahead of UN General Assembly.

Zelenskyy welcomes breakthrough that analysts say is of 'strategic significance' to the war in the east.

As the war enters its 572nd day, these are the main developments.

Experts fear 'irreversible harm' to children in Queensland after changes to justice system leave more in detention.

Akbar al-Baker says was surprised by the rejection, given the airline was 'supportive of Australia' during the pandemic.

China is in prime position for electric vehicle manufacture - but seen as a threat by the EU and US.

EU chief empahsises need for surveillance via sea and land as Italian island of Lampedusa reports record arrivals.

Tell es-Sultan is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, in the Jordan Valley containing prehistoric evidence of human activity.

At least 26 police officers injured in the riot that broke out between supporters and opponents of Eritrean government.

An 18-storey building in the centre of Sudan's capital has been engulfed in flames amid ongoing fighting in the country.

Tens of thousands of survivors are homeless and badly need clean water, food and shelter, UN agencies warn.

White House says Jake Sullivan and Chinese envoy Wang Yi had 'candid, substantive and constructive discussions'.

Industrial action at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis enters third day with no sign of a quick resolution.

While tropical storm warnings remain in effect across parts of Canada, officials predict Lee will dissipate this week.

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.

Iran wants to cement its hold over the islands in the strategic waterway where tankers and warships cross.

England all-rounder and test captain Ben Stokes also returns, having reversed his decision to retire from ODIs.

Climate activists are increasingly seeking to disrupt sports in protest, but how effective is their direct action?

Sri Lanka were bowled all-out for just 50 runs, as India's Mohammed Siraj claimed a career-best 6-21.

Israeli occupation forces assault Palestinian worshippers peacefully protesting against settler provocation.

Rights-based stories dominate second edition of pitching event with roundtables, production deals and cash awards.