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Recent DNA tests reveal a body found in a prison and believed to be the serial sex offender is someone else.

Authorities say turnout surpassed 75 percent in weekend vote that did not include any opposition candidates.

The US pledged help for Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Togo to tackle violent groups and instability.

Hundreds have reached Indonesia since November last year as they escape desperate conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Fact-finding mission says state security forces and armed militia groups have committed a wide array of crimes.

Lebanon has operated in two time zones as some businesses and institutions followed the order and others refused.

Residents of storm-stricken southern US state, one of nation's poorest, are grappling with widespread devastation.

Move will increase the size of electoral districts, a decision widely supported by the country's Iran-backed coalition.

The 37-year-old son of Asian immigrants is to become the first person of colour to serve as Scotland's first minister.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing as Taiwan's ruling party accuses him of 'endorsing' Beijing's Taiwan policy.

Employees are demanding better pay and working conditions as inflation weakens living standards.

After a year of President Bukele's state of emergency, a 'new reality' is settling into the country.

An investigation was launched after a Black 15-year-old girl was strip-searched at a London school in 2020.

The return of China's best-known entrepreneur may help quell concerns of private sector after regulatory crackdown.

Putin thinks Ukraine belongs to Russia based on what happened 1,000 years ago. The Ukrainians could not disagree more.

Odinga has called for indefinite twice-weekly protests, citing high living costs and electoral malpractice in 2022 vote.

Israelis have been protesting for months against Netanyahu's proposed judicial changes.

Several others wounded in suicide attack in Kabul near security checkpoint leading to foreign ministry, say officials.

Paris and Ouagadougou's relations have deteriorated sharply since Burkinabe military seized power in an October coup.

Reports that PM Netanyahu will halt his plans, after weeks of protest and the sacking of his defence minister.

SNB acquired almost 9.9 percent of Credit Suisse for $1.46bn in November but has lost more than $1bn on its investment.

US allies have been bolstering support for the island despite Honduras's move to cut ties with Taiwan.

At Armed Forces Day parade, Min Aung Hlaing says 'terror acts' of coup opponents need to be tackled 'for good and all'.

Rana Sanaullah's remarks against Khan during a TV interview trigger a sharp reaction from the opposition PTI party.

Sacked defence chief had warned the deep divisions in Israel were threatening to weaken the military.

Dmitry Birichevsky says Moscow intends to continue to insist on a comprehensive and open international probe.

Anonymously but very effectively, they're peddling racist tropes about the loyalty of Canadians of Chinese descent.

SVB's purchase by First Citizens gives markets some respite but it's only 'a little bit of calm before the next storm'.

Shayne Elliott says it's 'premature' to say Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse woes will cause repeat of 2008 crisis.

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by seven wickets in second Twenty20 international and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in series.

Prime minister says her objective is to 'bring calm to' France after violent protests against pension reform plans.

Beijing-based search engine giant changes showcase to closed-door event for firms, citing 'strong demand'.

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal suspends the employees of the air traffic controller department for 'carelessness'.

GitHub removed code shared without permission after request by social media giant, court filing says.

Planned meeting comes after Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a deal to restore ties after seven years of estrangement.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 397th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu within 72 hours in early March.

Chinese wealth is rushing into the Southeast Asian city-state, prompting unease among some locals.

Protesters block highway in Tel Aviv as police scuffle with crowds in front of Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem.

Pyongyang's latest missile launches come after claiming to have tested nuclear-capable underwater attack drone.

At least 26 dead in Mississippi after the deadliest tornadoes in more than a decade tear through the southern US state.

National Congress Party's leading MP expelled from parliament and faces two years in jail for defamation.

Week-long tour of the continent comes at a time when the US is seeking to counter the influence of Russia, China.

Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday spoke out against prime minister's plan to overhaul country's judicial system.

Mumbai Indians have been crowned champions at Women's Premier League cricket tournament in India.

General al-Burhan reiterates the army will be brought under a civilian-led government as talks on army reforms kick off.

Kyiv seeks UN Security Council meeting after Putin announces his country will station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus.

More than eight million voters will be choosing the National Assembly for a five-year term amid an economic crisis.

Police grant organisers a 'no objection' letter on condition they ensure the protest does not violate security laws.

The social and cultural customs of India give the holy month of Ramadan a distinct identity.