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Deaf voters find way to polls as Senegal grapples with political crisis
Like many in Senegal's isolated deaf community, 52-year-old Mame Massar Faye has always struggled to vote by himself.
China calls war in Gaza 'a disgrace to civilisation'
China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.
Biden to give high-stakes address as Trump rematch looms
US President Joe Biden faces one of the most critical moments of his political career Thursday with a State of the Union speech aimed at convincing skeptical voters the 81-year-old is fit to beat Donald Trump in November's election.
What we learned from Chinese foreign minister's press briefing
China's foreign minister gave a rare press conference to foreign media on Thursday, outlining Beijing's positions on major global issues as it holds annual political meetings known as the Two Sessions.
Tibetans fear for future as they recall failed uprising
The Dalai Lama, wrapped in red and yellow robes, urged chanting monks and nuns in his latest public prayers to help heal the world with their "compassionate heart".
Hong Kong court lowers bar for sedition convictions
Hong Kong's appeal court lowered the bar for sedition convictions on Thursday in a ruling expected to affect ongoing trials of news outlets and the government's new national security law.
India's Modi to visit Kashmir, first time since special status cut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold a rally in main city of Indian-administrated Kashmir on Thursday, on his first visit since the disputed region's semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019.
Chinese FM blasts US 'suppression', defends Russia ties
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out against the United States and praised his country's partnership with Russia on Thursday, in a wide-ranging press conference where he called the war in Gaza a "disgrace for civilisation".
N. Korea's Kim handles gun as he inspects training base
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.
Asian markets swing ahead of key US jobs data
Equities fluctuated in Asian trade Thursday as investors try to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates after boss Jerome Powell indicated they would start to come down this year.
China will be global 'force for peace': foreign minister
China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
After long tussle, Sweden to become NATO member
After two centuries of non-alignment and two years of torturous diplomacy, Sweden on Thursday becomes the 32nd member of NATO, a major step for a country once careful not to anger Russia.
Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power
Libya may sit on Africa's biggest oil reserves, but many families are struggling with rapidly rising consumer prices as the festive Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears.
Tensions in Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages
Israel's war cabinet, seen as a symbol of national unity in the war against Hamas, has been shaken by political rivalry between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist Benny Gantz, analysts say.
Argentina's 'troll' president: Milei takes aim at rivals online
Phone in hand, Argentina's President Javier Milei has become a social media junkie who tears into opponents, shares bizarre memes, vents and retweets with a gusto that has seen him dubbed an online "troll."
Senior US lawmaker to attend Taiwan presidential inauguration
A top US lawmaker said Wednesday he would visit Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a year after his last trip to the self-governing democracy provoked anger from China.
Biden to give make-or-break speech as Trump rematch looms
US President Joe Biden prepared Wednesday for perhaps the most crucial speech of his political career as the unpopular 81-year-old tries to convince doubters he is fit for a bruising rematch with Donald Trump in November.
'Out, Petro!" Thousands march against Colombian president
Thousands of Colombians protested Wednesday against President Gustavo Petro and the violence that has continued to plague the South American country in spite of his efforts to negotiate peace with armed groups.
Senegal should vote at end of March after weeks of crisis
Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, following a string of announcements late Wednesday marking the latest twist in weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the presidential election.
US House passes deal on eve of Biden speech to avert partial shutdown
The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, moving a long-running row over the federal budget one step closer to resolution.
Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says three dead
A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting three people dead and at least four wounded, the US military said.
Trump challenges Biden to debate 'anytime, anywhere'
Donald Trump on Wednesday challenged Joe Biden to an election debate after the two men emerged from primary voting as the all-but-certain Republican and Democratic candidates in November's US presidential vote.
US House approves deal to avert partial shutdown on eve of major Biden speech
The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, ending one part of a long-running row over the federal budget.
'Barbecue' - The Haiti policeman turned feared gang leader
Haiti's Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier presents himself as a revolutionary, and is seldom pictured without his rifle and spare clips of ammunition.
UN Security Council meets on spiraling Haiti crisis
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday on violence-wracked Haiti, as the United States ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to usher in a political settlement.
Russian rocket hits close to Zelensky, Greek PM
A deadly Russian missile strike Wednesday on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa appeared to land near President Volodymyr Zelensky and the visiting Greek prime minister, who described the "intense" moment of the attack.
'If they kill me it changes nothing': Navalny in unreleased 2020 interview
Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in prison last month, predicted in previously unpublished testimony in 2020 and released on Wednesday that his death would change "nothing" and other people would stand in his place.
Trump, Biden power towards rematch as Haley drops out
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden finally kicked off their bitter White House rematch Wednesday as the Republican's final rival Nikki Haley threw in the towel after a crushing defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
US Fed chair Powell says progress against inflation 'not assured'
The US Federal Reserve's progress in bringing down inflation is "not assured," the chairman said Wednesday on the first of two days of hearings in Congress.
Maduro will 'no doubt' be presidential candidate: Venezuelan official
A senior Venezuelan ruling party official said Wednesday he "had no doubt" President Nicolas Maduro would be their candidate in elections set for July 28.
Gaza hostages risk lasting psychological trauma: experts
If and when the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are released under any deal, they face the risk of lasting psychological trauma, experts warned, citing the suffering of people freed previously.
Ukraine hits behind front lines as Odesa blasts rock Greek PM visit
Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.