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Former lawmaker convicted of kidnapping was shot dead with his brother in an attack in Uttar Pradesh state.

The political elite continues to use Saddam Hussein's repressive tactics in dealing with dissent and opposition.

Musical innovator and economist talk about the dangers of accepting status quo and creative tools for a fairer society.

As the conflict enters its 417th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Pilgrims travel to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem to celebrate what they call a miracle.

Victory by China's 'Big Bang' Zhang makes him the WBO's mandatory challenger to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk.

Investigation launched, but authorities say violations of safety and security regulations the cause.

Doctors say hundreds of people also wounded as battles between army and paramilitary force stretch into second day.

Seoul says it fired warning shots to expel a North Korean vessel that crossed a disputed maritime border.

Kyiv says its forces are continuing to hold on to Bakhmut as Russia claims advances in the embattled eastern city.

Stephen Chow's visit comes as China's Beijing-approved Catholic Church makes appointments in defiance of Vatican deal.

Critics have long described the energy source as dangerous and unsustainable.

Fierce clashes erupt in Khartoum and other cities, dealing a new blow to hopes for Sudan's transition to democracy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the proposed overhaul in late March but opponents want it scrapped.

Germany's nuclear exit was delayed to this year after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine wreaked havoc in energy markets.

Poland's governing party leader Jarosław Kaczyński says the list of banned items would include grain and honey.

Last year CAIR registered a decline in the number of complaints from Muslim Americans for the first time since 1995.

Friction between the army and the RSF paramilitary group was exacerbated by Sudan's political process, analysts say.

Animal rights group called for protests against the horse race to demand an end to 'animal cruelty for entertainment'.

Azerbaijan withdraws from European Weightlifting Championships after Azeri flag burned during the opening ceremony.

Heavy fighting could mean prolonged strife across a country already dealing with economic breakdown.

The Constitutional Council rules in favour of key provisions of the reform, including raising the retirement age.

The flight takes off from the southern Saudi city of Abha, headed for Sanaa, with 120 Houthi rebel prisoners.

Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday in US District Court in Boston with unauthorised removal of classified documents.

Washington does damage control after leak of classified documents reveals sensitive information about Ukraine war.

World leaders are pushing for 'fundamental' reform of the World Bank to better tackle climate change.

Myanmar's deputy information minister discusses military rule, anti-coup forces, and continuing ethnic conflict.

Crowd at fishing harbour in western Japan scattered in panic after explosion as police subdued a man at the scene.

Republican presidential hopefuls are courting the US's powerful gun lobby even as mass shootings continue.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 416th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Allies condemn 'in the strongest terms' Pyongyang's latest weapons test, and urge end to 'destabilization'.

The vote is likely to lead to legal challenges as US politicians express concerns over the app's ties to China.

'We're tired of it,' say residents facing ongoing violence in the Ituri province, near the border with Uganda.

The Salvadoran news outlet El Faro says the Bukele government has attacked the country's press and eroded rule of law.

One of the highest rates in the world is straining wallets putting pressure on government ahead of October elections.

Supreme Court justice's order is part of probe into January 8 riots that saw Bolsonaro supporters storm gov't buildings.

Opening statements for the trial begin Monday, with Dominion saying that Fox deliberately spread false election claims.

US lawmakers question why 21-year-old suspect Jack Teixeira had such wide access to sensitive Pentagon information.

Rescue workers dig for survivors after Russian missile attack on a block of apartments in Sloviansk, Donetsk region.

Nizar Issaoui, 35, said the reason for his protest was being falsely accused of 'terrorism' in the village of Haffouz.

Fresh protests erupt after Constitutional Council approves key provisions of French president's pension reforms.

Deposits shot up as businesses and customers flocked to the banking giant after the failure of two smaller banks.

Authorities announce charges against so-called 'Chapitos' cartel leaders, Chinese chemical firms linked to fentanyl.

Military players in the country are turning against each other with each side vying for more power.

Local groups welcome decision to make Minneapolis the first large city in the US with year-round public call to prayer.

Government says restrictions on mifepristone would deny people 'lawful access' to drug deemed safe by US regulators.

Beatriz Flamini, 50, says the experience of being cut off from the world was 'excellent, unbeatable.'

Mediators say RSF head assured them of his readiness to sit with al-Burhan after the situation escalated between sides.

In letter to Biden, 14 Democrats call for ensuring that 'US taxpayer funds' to Israel do not support rights abuses.