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PARIS - Fifty-five journalists and media professionals were killed last year, latest UN data showed on Thursday, with nearly nine in 10 killings...
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PARIS - There are currently 488 media professionals imprisoned around the world, the highest number since Reporters Without Borders began counting...
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PARIS - Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists, 87 per cent of such cases worldwide were...
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NEW YORK - Internet freedom has declined for the 10th consecutive year as governments around the world are using the coronavirus pandemic as a...
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- Google sacks 28 employees over Israel protest
- Kyiv opens string of new Africa embassies, in diplomatic push
- Nigeria strikes deal with Shell to supply $3.8bn methanol project
- Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months
- Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change, report
- After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'
- Reuters' Med Salem wins 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award
- Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm
- MERA25 condemns Germany’s ban on Yanis Varoufakis
- Pentagon Recognizes “Officially” that Israel is a Nuclear Power. Declassified Document
- Germany confirms collaboration with genocide by Shutting down Palestine Conference
- Germany buries evidence of complicity in Gaza genocide: Nicaragua exposes it
- EU lobby register not properly enforced, warns watchdog
- Majority of Gaza’s frozen embryos destroyed in Israeli strike
- At least 17 killed in Russian strike in Kharkiv
- Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people
- UK inflation falls by less than forecast to 3.2%
- Israel speeds up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war
- IMF: World economy ‘resilient’ but conflict risks food and energy price hikes
- EasyJet cancels all flights to Israel for six months
- Iran shuts nuclear facilities amid fears of Israeli attack
- Undersea ‘hybrid warfare’ threatens security of 1bn, Nato
- Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response
- 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in 2024
- Rwanda scheme ‘could cost UK nearly £5bn in first five years’ for 30,000 migrants
Europe
MERA25 condemns Germany’s ban on Yanis Varoufakis
Germany confirms collaboration with genocide by Shutting down Palestine Conference
Germany buries evidence of complicity in Gaza genocide: Nicaragua exposes it
EU lobby register not properly enforced, warns watchdog
At least 17 killed in Russian strike in Kharkiv
Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people
UK inflation falls by less than forecast to 3.2%
Undersea ‘hybrid warfare’ threatens security of 1bn, Nato
Rwanda scheme ‘could cost UK nearly £5bn in first five years’ for 30,000 migrants
Attendance down at PM Eid party amid reports of boycott over Gaza
RAF jets downed attack drones in Iranian assault on Israel, Sunak
Poland: Vote to amend law step towards access to safe and legal abortion
Eurojust tackles fraud of EUR 645 million with medicinal cannabis plants
DiEM25 and MERA25 condemn Germany’s ban of Palestine Congress in Berlin
Yanis Varoufakis banned from political activity in Germany
Five criminals behind multi-million pound benefit fraud convicted in the UK
EU passes asylum and migration pact after eight years of deadlock
Ukraine developing ‘unstoppable’ AI-powered attack drone with Western backing
Germany says 'history' drives Israel aid in ICJ case
Ukraine developing ‘unstoppable’ AI-powered attack drone with Western backing
Spain axes 'golden visa' popular with British expats
UN warns of ‘nuclear accident’ after drone attacks on Russia-held Zaporizhzhia power plant
Civil servants threaten action over UK arms sales to Israel
Lebanon’s billionaire PM denies allegations of money laundering in France
A drone attack kills 4 people in Ukraine’s second-largest city
Asia
In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists squeezed ahead of election
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44 billion fraud
People blown from apartments as typhoon-like winds ravage southern China
North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people
India rejects China's renaming of 30 places in Himalayan border state
An Indian court sends opposition leader, Arvind Kejriwal, to jail until April 15
Pakistan court grants Imran Khan appeal of graft conviction, sentence suspended
India's Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka
India opposition unites over pre-election arrest, blames PM Modi
India advances controversial anti-Muslim citizenship law
Philippines' Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese 'attacks'
Pakistan’s jurists accuse intelligence agency ISI of intimidation
India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics
China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident
At least 40 fires set in night of arson across Thailand's south
Vietnam's president resigns, raising questions over stability
India’s new citizenship law excludes Muslims. Why?
Chinese Nobel-winning author targeted in patriotic lawsuit
Chinese military to boost strategic capabilities in areas such as AI, unmanned tech
Indonesia floods, landslide kill 19, with seven missing
China discovers oil field of proven reserve of 102 million tons in South China Sea
Philippine president alarmed by Chinese attack in South China Sea
EU-IFAD launch new initiative to boost digital remittances in Central Asia
China raises defence budget by 7.2%
Africa
Kyiv opens string of new Africa embassies, in diplomatic push
Nigeria strikes deal with Shell to supply $3.8bn methanol project
Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change, report
10 African countries with the strongest currencies in 2024
World paid little attention to Sudan’s war for a year
Global community response to Sudan conflict remains woefully inadequate
Tanzania is wooing Chinese tourists with a new documentary
The rate of growth in new and active mobile money accounts in 2023 slowed down
Ethiopia bets on property ownership offer to attract foreign investors
South Africa’s coal closure delay could result in air pollution-related deaths
Senegal’s Economy growing at a much slower rate
Somalia closed Ethiopian consulates and returned the country’s ambassador
Zambia’s economy grew by 5.8% last year
Ethiopia repatriates 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Kenya plans Chinese, Japanese bonds to fund $2.5 billion deficit
Ethiopia repatriates 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia repatriates 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia repatriates 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
Kenya plans Chinese, Japanese bonds to fund $2.5 billiondeficit
Somalia and IFAD sign new financial agreement to strengthen food security
Sudan suspends work of Al Arabiya, Al Hadath and Sky News Arabia channels
Senegal President Faye appoints ally Sonko as prime minister
Hunger grips southern Africa as Zimbabwe declares drought a disaster
Morocco hosts one of Africa’s first exhibitions of Cuban art
At least 12 killed, 15 children missing in South Sudan attack
Americas
Google sacks 28 employees over Israel protest
Pentagon Recognizes “Officially” that Israel is a Nuclear Power. Declassified Document
IMF: World economy ‘resilient’ but conflict risks food and energy price hikes
Biden agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers
Multiple people shot during Eid festival in Philadelphia
Biden to consider Australia's request to drop prosecution of Wikileaks founder Assange
Brazil: New IFAD-funded project to promote payment for environmental services
US flags Kenya over bribes, extortion in public tenders
At least 241 people have died in El Salvador’s prisons during the ‘war on gangs’
World Central Kitchen founder says staff 'deliberately targeted' while delivering aid
Forbes’ rich list gains $2 trillion as Taylor Swift and Altman become billionaires
World Central Kitchen is saving lives with food but paying a price in blood
Famine 'quite possibly' in some areas of north Gaza, US official
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Biden’s star-studded fundraiser
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll
US and EU breaking taboos to restrain Israel
Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, averting asset seizures
Netanyahu cancels Washington visit after US abstains on Gaza ceasefire vote at UN
Canadian students hunger-strike for college to divest from Israel-linked firms
UN Security Council to vote Friday on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Trump’s invite to major donors prioritizes committee paying his legal bills over RNC
Gaza’s waterfront property could be ‘very valuable’, Jared Kushner
US approves possible Javelin missile sale to Morocco, Pentagon
Biden says Schumer’s call for new Israeli elections was ‘a good speech’
Australia & Pacific
Sydney rocked by second mass stabbing as knifeman attacks bishop
Three dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea quake
Australia and UK sign defense and security treaty
Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high
Global food crisis and the effects of climate change need urgent action, IFAD
Indonesia, Australia to sign defence pact within months
Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinians publish information about hundreds of Jews
Australia launches inquiry into why Cabinet documents relating to Iraq war remain secret
Australia says AI will help track Chinese submarines under new Aukus plan
China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in South China Sea
Christopher Luxon sworn in as new prime minister of New Zealand
Australian Intelligence Report Identifies China as Major Backer of Cyber Crime
Thousands in Australia join pro-Palestinian march over Gaza
Australia rejects Indigenous referendum in setback for reconciliation
Qatar Airways CEO says Australian decision to block flights ‘very unfair’
Moroccan Othmane El Goumri wins Sydney marathon
More than half of Australians oppose Indigenous panel in constitution, poll
Three US Marines die in 'tragic' Australia helicopter crash
Australian bus carrying wedding guests rolls over killing 10 and injuring 25
Guam, where America’s next war may begin
Women most victims of islamophobia in Australia
Time to step up investments in rural communities in the Pacific islands
Australia’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ approach to human rights in India has failed
Public support high in Australia and NZ to accept more Rohingya
Australia to honour Aboriginal peoples instead of UK monarchy
MENA
Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months
Reuters' Med Salem wins 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award
Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm
Majority of Gaza’s frozen embryos destroyed in Israeli strike
Israel speeds up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war
EasyJet cancels all flights to Israel for six months
Iran shuts nuclear facilities amid fears of Israeli attack
Iran says any action against its interests will get a severe response
Israel quiet on next move against Iran
Why has Iran attacked Israel?
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says three sons killed in Gaza strike
Israel's Gaza withdrawal hints at what comes next
How much could it cost to rebuild Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas?
Israel purchases 40,000 tents for Rafah evacuation, Israeli media
Hezbollah commando leader assassinated in Israeli air strike
Aid workers killed: Drone pilots could have swerved bombs away, but chose not to
Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets
Israeli airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza threatens much-needed food deliveries
Israeli airstrike on Gaza kills seven working for food aid NGO
Iran vows revenge on Israel after Damascus embassy attack
In Gaza, Palestinians risk death in desperate rush for aid
Egypt's Sisi: Authoritarian leader with penchant for bridges
Destruction of Gaza's Shifa Hospital rips heart out of health system, WHO says
Israeli airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria killed two generals, officials report
three Brits among seven dead in Israeli strike in Gaza
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