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Protests continued in several cities across Iran on Thursday against the death of young woman in police custody, state and social media reported, as a human rights group said at least 83 people had been killed in nearly two weeks of demonstrations. ..
Indian police are searching for a teacher accused of beating a low-caste pupil to death over a spelling mistake, officers said on Tuesday. The incident has led to violent protests. Nikhil Dohre, 15, was struck with a rod and kicked until h..
An Iranian rights activist has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for protesting the country’s mandatory hijab rules, her lawyer said. Activist Melika Qaragozlu was arrested for appearing on a social media video without..
Giorgia Meloni won a clear majority in Sunday’s Italian election, based on partial results on Monday, setting her up to become the country’s first female prime minister — at the head of the most right-wing government since the ..
With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years - a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life. The ceremony s..
Five rescue workers in the Philippines have been killed in a typhoon that has left homes flooded and millions without electricity. They were washed away in flash floods while carrying out operations in the district of San Miguel, north of the capi..
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Sunday night in the capital against poverty, high prices and the shortage of some foodstuff, escalating pressure on the government of President Kais Saied, as the country suffers an economic and political crisis. ..
Much of the Philippines is on high alert as a super typhoon begins lashing the country's eastern islands. Forecasters say Typhoon Noru is packing winds of up to 240 km/h (150 mph) after an "explosive intensification", as it hits the ..
Polls opened Sunday in the Italian national elections, with the far-right Brothers of Italy party -- led by Giorgia Meloni -- poised to make big gains after the collapse of two governments since the last election. Her ultra-conservative party, who..