GENEVA: The number of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution rose significantly during the first half of 2021, driven especially by the millions more...
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II, who has canceled recent public appearances on her doctors' advice, will attend a national service of remembrance for Britain's war...
BERLIN/THE HAGUE: Germany needs further coronavirus restrictions to combat a record surge in infections and "get through this winter," the country's likely next leader...
ROME: Women's rights and the fight against fundamentalism were the main themes of the ninth Moroccan Italian festival being held in Italy until Saturday.
The...
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's last white president FW de Klerk died on Thursday aged 85, having helped steer the nation to democracy while never fully...
DHAKA,Bangladesh: Bangladesh held village council elections Thursday that are certain to further consolidate the ruling party's power but have raised concerns about the state...
CHENNAI/COLOMBO: Heavy rains across southern India and Sri Lanka have killed at least 41 people, authorities said on Thursday, with weather forecasters expecting the...
CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA and private rocket company SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit late on Wednesday, sending a veteran spacewalker, two younger crewmates chosen...
