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Israel normalisation ‘violation of just and lasting’ peace

Mahmoud Abbas calls for international conference early next year to ‘launch a genuine peace process’. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has criticised the recent decision...

Saudi king denounces Iran’s ‘expansionism’ in fiery UN speech

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz took aim at Iran during his debut on Wednesday at the annual United Nations meeting of world leaders,...

Kentucky grand jury indicts officer in Breonna Taylor shooting

Ex-officer Brett Hankison charged with 3 counts of wanton endangerment for firing into Taylor’s neighbours’ apartments. More than six months after Louisville Metro Police fatally...

Family ‘fakes brawl’ to help Chadian colonel escape murder trial

Colonel Haroun escaped from court during staged brawl after receiving five-year prison sentence for murder. Family of a Chadian military officer faked a fight and rushed...

Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to curb the virus. The coronavirus pandemic has spread to at least 188 countries...

Global Philanthropy Forum panelists call for ‘smarter’ collaboration among funders to meet ambitious targets for a climate-resilient Africa

Participants highlighted the critical role of innovative approaches to mobilizing climate adaptation finance in Africa. Experts at the 2020 Global Philanthropy Forum on Tuesday called...