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Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians

Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb.

Russia's only anti-war party eyes support boost at elections

Sensing frustration among many Russians towards the Ukraine war, Russia's liberal Yabloko party is hoping to use parliamentary elections this September to raise its profile, casting itself as the only opposition group in favour of a ceasefire.

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Erdogan rallies his base ahead of Sunday's vote

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan readied Friday to meet his hardcore supporters in the final countdown to the toughest election challenge of his two-decade rule.

Council of Europe under scrutiny over remaining Russian staffers

Dozens of Russian nationals continue to work at the Council of Europe more than a year after Russia was expelled, posing a diplomatic headache for the human rights organisation, according to diplomats at the Strasbourg-based body.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan granted bail after unlawful arrest

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was granted bail by Islamabad High Court on Friday, after his arrest on graft charges this week sparked deadly clashes before being declared illegal.

Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains despite Russian denials

Ukraine said Friday that its forces had recaptured chunks of territory around the embattled city of Bakhmut, even as President Volodymr Zelensky insists his army needs more time before launching an expected spring offensive.

Army, 'foreign' fighters killed 500 in Mali in March 2022: UN report

The Malian army and foreign fighters executed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in Mali in March 2022, according to a much-awaited UN report released on Friday.

Fierce Gaza fighting renews as truce hopes fade

Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fired Friday as hopes faded of securing a truce to end days of fighting that have killed dozens, all but one of them Palestinian.

Pope warns of Italy's 'demographic winter'

Pope Francis called Friday for politicians to find solutions to reverse Italy's declining birthrate, warning that young people faced a "Titanic effort" to start families in a precarious environment.

Gaza fighting enters fourth day amid hopes for truce

Israel's military launched further strikes on Gaza Friday after militants fired rockets from the territory, on the fourth day of fighting which has killed dozens of Palestinians and one in Israel.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan arrives in court after unlawful arrest

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan appeared at court for a bail hearing on Friday, after the Supreme Court ruled unlawful his arrest this week that triggered deadly clashes across the country.

Bitter race for top UN migration job enters home stretch

After months of an unusually acrimonious leadership battle, the International Organization for Migration next week holds elections to decide whether its current chief or his next-in-command will steer the UN agency for the next four years.

Uncertainty as Covid-era US border rules expire

Rules that have allowed US border guards to summarily expel hundreds of thousands of would-be asylum seekers over the last three years expired early Friday, setting up an uncertain future for migrants and inflaming America's always-churning immigration debate.

Ukraine FM urges Latin American states to condemn Russian aggression

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged all Latin American countries to condemn Russian "aggression" against his country on Thursday, at the close of a two-day visit to Guatemala.

Brazil's internet bill row, explained

Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech" -- but what exactly is in Brazil's controversial measure to regulate disinformation online?

What's the 14th Amendment and can it help avert a debt crisis?

US President Joe Biden has been considering the "14th Amendment" option to avert a debt ceiling crisis, as the deadline to resolve an impasse on lifting the borrowing limit fast approaches.

Philippine drug trafficking charge against Duterte critic dismissed

Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was acquitted Friday on one of two remaining drug trafficking charges filed against her under the Rodrigo Duterte administration, court officials said, putting her a step closer to freedom.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan to appear in court after 'unlawful' arrest

Detained former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was due to appear in court on Friday, after the Supreme Court ruled unlawful his arrest this week that triggered deadly clashes across the country.

Business owners in Cuba implore Biden to implement aid pledge

Hundreds of Cuban tradespeople and independent owners of small businesses on Thursday sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to follow through with promised US assistance to the island's struggling private sector.

Sudan warring sides make humanitarian promise but no truce

Sudan's warring parties signed a commitment late Thursday to humanitarian principles in their spiraling conflict but did not yet reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult.

Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talks

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and Beijing announced Thursday, as the two powers seek to maintain communication amid soaring tensions, especially over Taiwan.

El Salvador's Bukele claims 365 days without murders

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday claimed the Central American country known for its sky high levels of violence has accumulated 365 days without murders since he took office in 2019.

Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports to Turkey Saturday: statement

Iraq's oil minister said Thursday that crude exports from the autonomous Kurdistan region to Turkey would resume on Saturday, hours after a deal was finalised following years of dispute.

29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 29 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.

Midnight change to US migrant rules sows border confusion

Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire Thursday night amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.

28 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 28 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave and one in Israel.

US, South Africa in spat over arms-to-Russia charge

The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia, a charge that drew an angry rebuke from Pretoria.

Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan unlawful

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan unlawful, two days after his detention sparked deadly clashes and huge protests nationwide.

Russian fencers reject IOC format for return to competition

Russia's fencers have rejected the "proposed 'return format" set out by the IOC to return to international competition, the Russian Olympic Committee said Thursday, raising the possibility of a boycott of Olympic qualifiers.

France's Sarkozy risks new trial over alleged Libya campaign financing

French prosecutors on Thursday demanded that former president Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been embroiled in legal troubles since leaving office, face a new trial over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 election campaign.

Ethiopia grants mobile money licence to Kenya's Safaricom

Ethiopia's central bank said on Thursday it had issued a mobile money licence to Kenyan telecoms giant Safaricom, the first granted to a foreign company in Africa's second most populous country.

CNN defends Trump broadcast after criticism

American news channel CNN Thursday defended its live appearance of Donald Trump following a deluge of criticism after the ex-president used the "town hall" interview to repeat falsehoods and hurl insults.

Midnight change to US migrant rules spells border confusion

Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire at midnight Thursday amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.

UN rights council votes to strenthen monitoring of abuses in Sudan

The United Nations top rights body narrowly decided Thursday to beef up monitoring of abuses amid Sudan's spiralling conflict, despite vehement opposition from Khartoum.

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