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The Catholic Church is alarmed by what it sees as gross violations of human rights and undemocratic tendencies by Zambian authorities

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China passed the US as the second-largest bilateral donor, according to the Australia-based Lowy Institute; Australia remains the largest donor

Case added fuel to national debate over immigration during presidential election

Opposition calls for more protests

Railway station roof collapse has triggered a wave of anti-government protests amid accusations of corruption, sloppy renovations

Analysts have long warned of the chilling effect arbitrary detention can have on media

Palmyra is known for the historic Roman temple complex nearby

A cable running between Sweden and Lithuania was cut Sunday, and one between Finland and Germany was severed Monday

The policy is intended to expand the aging country's workforce

Some see Irro as a unifying figure who could reopen dialogue with the federal government of Somalia

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct. 26, Iran has 182.3 kilograms (401.9 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 17.6 kilograms (38.8 pounds) since the last report in August 

Lebanon is home to an estimated 176,000 migrants, many of them African women working menial jobs. Since the conflict began, many of them have been displaced, facing uncertain futures. Marcus Harton narrates this report from Ethel Bonet in Beirut.

The deadly assault took place in the militancy-hit Bannu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan

Germany has in the past relied heavily on its industrial base and exports for growth but is facing ever tougher competition from countries like China

Lai was first arrested, under the national security law in August 2020, and has spent much of the time since in prison

Observers say the proposal indicates Beijing’s lack of confidence in the junta’s ability to maintain control and security