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No exit: Sudanese trapped in war as passports left in shut embassies
As Sudan has descended into bloody chaos, all Rami Badawi wants is to escape the country with his family, but there is a major hitch: his passport is locked inside the shuttered French embassy.
Zimbabwe firebrand opposition MP convicted ahead of vote
A popular opposition politician in Zimbabwe was convicted of obstruction of justice in a high-profile trial on Wednesday, a move that bars him from contesting upcoming elections.
Top UN aid official demands guarantees as clashes rock Sudan truce
A senior UN official in Khartoum on Wednesday demanded security guarantees for the delivery of aid as persistent fighting between Sudan's rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce.
'Drive fast': The bread delivery runs in war-torn Donbas
Three huge bags wedged under the handlebar of his red and white moped, Oleksandr rushes through the winding trails of the Donbas, east Ukraine, to deliver bread to remaining locals.
On landmark visit, Iran's Raisi praises Syria 'victory' despite sanctions
Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated Syria's Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday for overcoming sanctions and achieving "victory" in the country's 12-year-long civil war, in which Tehran has been a major ally.
Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's junta pardoned more than 2,000 political prisoners to mark a Buddhist holiday on Wednesday, triggering tearful reunions outside jails but also demands that the many others behind bars be released.
Curfew, sabotage as Ukraine gears up for offensive
A city near the front line in southern Ukraine on Wednesday announced a long curfew and sabotage acts behind Russian lines intensified as Ukraine prepares for a spring offensive against Russian troops.
Iran's Raisi meets Assad on landmark visit to Syria
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi met his Syrian counterpart in Damascus Wednesday, official media said, on the first visit by a head of state of the Islamic republic since Syria's civil war broke out 12 years ago.
Clashes rock Sudan truce as top UN official arrives
Persistent fighting between Sudan's rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce Wednesday, as a senior UN official arrived for talks on providing relief to millions of trapped civilians.
Rohingya team to visit Myanmar for refugee return plan
A Rohingya delegation will visit Myanmar on Friday as part of efforts to revive a long-stalled plan to return the stateless minority to their homeland, refugees and Bangladeshi officials said.
Iran's President Raisi starts landmark visit to Syria
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Damascus on Wednesday, state media said, on the first visit by a head of state from the Islamic republic since Syria's civil war broke out 12 years ago.
Islamic Jihad announces truce after Gaza rocket fire
Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad announced a truce around Gaza Wednesday, after militants traded fire with Israel following the death in Israeli custody of a hunger striker from its ranks.
Myanmar junta pardons over 2,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's junta pardoned more than 2,000 political prisoners to mark a Buddhist holiday on Wednesday, with families rushing to prisons for tearful reunions with loved ones jailed in a sweeping crackdown on dissent.
Myanmar junta pardons 2,153 prisoners jailed for dissent against military
Myanmar's junta on Wednesday announced it had pardoned more than 2,000 prisoners jailed under a law used widely in its crackdown on dissent since seizing power more than two years ago.
US lawmakers query Shein, Adidas, Nike over Uyghur rights concerns
Multiple groups of US lawmakers have sought reassurances this week about clothing giant Shein and other brands facing allegations their products use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where such conditions allegedly occur.
Young Thai protesters hope for 'game changer' election
Three years ago, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul was on the front lines of Thailand's democracy movement as thousands of young protesters clashed with police firing teargas and rubber bullets on the streets of Bangkok.
Iran's president heads to Syria for first trip since war, eyeing rebuild
Iran's Ebrahim Raisi is set to travel to Damascus Wednesday in the first visit by an Iranian president since Syria's civil war broke out and as regional engagement with the two allies expands.
Where football and politics mix: Chile's 'Palestino' football club
Thousands of miles away from conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian flag flies on a cold autumn night at a football stadium in the Chilean capital, Santiago.
Zelensky was not warned of US secret docs leak: report
Washington did not warn Kyiv about the top-secret documents leaked to internet chat rooms -- containing sensitive information about Ukraine's war effort -- before the news broke in the media last month, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Washington Post.
Colombia, ELN guerrillas say they want a ceasefire
Colombia's government and National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group on Tuesday affirmed a commitment to reaching a ceasefire agreement as they met in Havana for a third round of peace talks.
Amnesty accuses Burkina army of village massacre
Amnesty International on Tuesday said Burkina Faso's army was responsible for a village massacre last month, putting the death toll at 147, more than double the official figure.
US envoy urges Brazil to back Ukraine over 'bully' Russia
A senior US envoy called Tuesday in Brazil for robust support for Ukraine against "bully" Russia, renewing concern over remarks by Brazil's leader who partly blamed the West for the war.
Google clashes with Brazil over disinformation bill
The Brazilian government accused Google Tuesday of "deceitful and abusive propaganda" against a bill to tackle disinformation online, ordering the US tech giant to stay out of the debate or label its positions as advertising.
UN rings the alarm on diminishing global press freedoms
Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the world, the United Nations chief said Tuesday, denouncing the targeting of journalists and the spread of disinformation.
US troops ordered to Mexico border for migrant surge
The Pentagon said Tuesday that it will deploy more troops to help provide security at the US-Mexico border as officials fear a surge in migrant crossing attempts when Covid-19 immigration restrictions end on May 11.
White House 'will not negotiate' on debt ceiling
President Joe Biden, the Republicans and the US economy were on a disastrous collision course Tuesday after the White House made clear it will not negotiate over extending the nation's debt limit.
EU targets 1 million shells a year as Ukraine saps ammo
The EU will put forward a plan to boost its production capacity of artillery shells to one million a year, officials said Tuesday, as it scrambles to arm Ukraine and refill its own stocks.
Bessin: "Migrazione zero e rimpatrio dei siriani ammessi nel Brandeburgo"
Il ministro presidente del Brandeburgo Woidke (SPD) è favorevole all'ampliamento dei Paesi di origine sicuri. Dal 2019, una risoluzione del Bundestag sarà sottoposta al voto del Bundesrat dichiarando Tunisia, Marocco, Algeria e Georgia come Paesi di origine sicuri.
Bessin: "Zero migration and repatriation of Syrians admitted to Brandenburg"
Brandenburg's Minister President Woidke (SPD) is in favour of expanding safe countries of origin. Since 2019, a resolution of the Bundestag is to be put to the vote in the Bundesrat by declaring Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Georgia as safe countries of origin.
US lawmakers urge scrutiny of fashion firm Shein over forced labor reports
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged securities regulators to require fashion upstart Shein to attest it does not use forced Chinese labor as a condition of a public offering.
Sudan warring parties agree 'in principle' to 7-day truce: S. Sudan govt
Warring generals in Sudan have agreed "in principle" to a seven-day truce, the government of neighbouring South Sudan said Tuesday, after regional envoys denounced repeated violations of previous truces.
UN leader slams Taliban over women's rights amid stability fears
UN chief Antonio Guterres slammed the Taliban government's "unprecedented" curbs on Afghan women's rights Tuesday as he highlighted international fears over stability in the crisis-stricken country.