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'Staggering number' of human rights defenders killed in Colombia, the UN says
Human rights activists and community leaders in Colombia are being killed at an alarming rate, the United Nations human rights agency warned Tuesday as it urged the government to "make a strenuous effort" to prevent attacks on those who are defending fundamental rights. ...
UK, Germany and France trigger Iran deal dispute resolution mechanism
The UK, France and Germany have triggered a dispute resolution mechanism in the Iran's nuclear deal amid tensions in the region. ...
China: At least six dead as huge sinkhole swallows bus and pedestrians
Footage posted on social media shows an explosion in the hole as the bus sinks into the ground as people scramble for safety. ...
Trump 'authorised Soleimani killing seven months ago if Iran caused death of an American'
President Donald Trump authorised the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani seven months ago if Iran's increased aggression resulted in the death of an American, according to five current and former senior administration officials. ...
Philippines volcano eruption: Lava begins to spew amid mass evacuations
Red-hot lava has started gushing out of a volcano in the Philippines prompting authorities to warn of "an imminent hazardous eruption". ...
Iran plane crash: Britain condemns Tehran's arrest of UK ambassador
Britain has condemned the arrest of the UK ambassador to Iran as a "flagrant violation of international law". ...
Philippines volcano: Thousands evacuated as Taal spews ash
A volcano in the Philippines has emitted a giant plume of ash, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of some 8,000 people living nearby. ...
Donald Trump warns Iran against 'another massacre' amid airliner protests
Donald Trump has warned Iran against cracking down on protests that broke out after it admitted shooting down an airliner by mistake, killing all 176 people onboard. ...
Trump impeachment trial to be set in motion next week, Pelosi indicates
An impeachment trial against Donald Trump will be set in motion in the Senate next week, according to a letter sent on Friday by the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, to colleagues. ...
Australia bushfires: firefighters injured amid push to contain blazes
Australian firefighters are preparing to use one week of calmer conditions to contain the most volatile parts of bushfires that are threatening private property and destroying large swathes of national parks in eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales. ...
Australia bushfire crews battle mega blaze near Snowy Mountains
Gale force winds have fanned two of Australia's massive bushfires into a feared "mega blaze", with authorities warning of worse weather to come. ...
Ukraine investigators consider missile strike, terrorism as possible causes of Iran plane crash
New details are emerging about Wednesday's plane crash in Iran as investigators hunt for clues as to what brought down a Ukrainian-operated Boeing 737 minutes after takeoff in Tehran, killing all 176 people on board. ...
Australia fires: Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies
The Australian state of Victoria has again declared a state of disaster ahead of forecast "dangerous, dynamic" conditions in a massive bushfire zone. ...
Kenya imposes curfew in Lamu after al-Shabab attack
Kenya has imposed a curfew in Lamu three days after fighters from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab stormed into a military base, killing three Americans. ...
Trump to address nation after Iran attacks Iraqi bases housing US troops in retaliation for Soleimani's death
Iran fired a number of missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops Wednesday local time in retaliation for the American strike that killed a top Iranian general last week -- presenting President Donald Trump with the biggest test of his presidency to date. ...
World leaders call for calm after Iranian attack on US forces
Political leaders are urging Iran and the United States to refrain from any steps that would further aggravate ongoing tensions in the Middle East. ...
Iran missile attacks: Iran 'aiming to miss' when it hit US bases in Iraq with 22 rockets, suggests Pentagon
Iran 'aimed to miss' when it fired 22 missiles at US forces in Iraq on Wednesday night, officials in the Pentagon have claimed, as it emerged there were no casualties in the rocket barrage. ...
Japan mass stabbing: Accused admits murders but denies guilt
A Japanese man has admitted killing 19 disabled people at a care home near Tokyo in 2016 but pleaded not guilty because he claims he is mentally ill. ...
Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife
Tokyo prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for the wife of fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn. ...
Venezuela's Guaidó forces his way into assembly after stand-off
Chaotic scenes are unfolding at Venezuela's National Assembly as Juan Guaidó has gained access to the legislative building after a tense stand-off with police. ...
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