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The jury has reached a verdict at the murder trial of ex-policeman Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
The president's unusually strong comments came as jury deliberations for the trial of an ex-policeman accused of murdering George Lloyd entered their second day.
Sudan repeals Israel boycott law amid normalisation efforts
Sudan has repealed the Israel boycott act, which has been in place since 1958, despite nationwide protests.
Doctors denied access to 'very weak' Navalny
Doctors were denied access to jailed Russian regime critic Alexei Navalny, adding that he is now 'very weak' and must go to a civilian hospital.
Jury begins deliberations in George Floyd murder trial
A 12-member jury hearing the case against former officer and murderer of African-American man George Floyd, Derek Chauvin has begun.
Ramadan reading list: 20 books by Muslim authors
From across the literary spectrum, Sarah Shaffi picks her favourite reads for you to delve into during the month of Ramadan.
Rights group urges Bahrain to free all political prisoners
Dozens of prisoners are estimated to suffering from Covid-19 in the Bahraini jails, and their families want them back home.
Syrian opposition's Michel Kilo dies in exile from coronavirus
Michel Kilo, a figurehead of the Syrian opposition, lost his life on Monday after releasing a final message to his people.
Egyptian journalist 'disappears' after being deported from Jordan
The family of Hassan Al-Banna, a reporter for Al-Sharq newspaper who spent over two years in administrative detention in Egypt, has expressed ...
Yemeni model held in Houthi prison threatens hunger strike
Entisar Al-Hammadi is a model and actress who has been kidnapped by the Yemeni rebel Houthi group, and is now threatening to go on hunger strike.
Russia says Navalny to be transferred to prison hospital
Russia's prison service said Monday that hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny would be transferred to a hospital for inmates.
George Floyd murder trial hears closing arguments
A jury is to hear closing arguments on Monday in the trial of the white ex-police officer accused of murdering African-American George Floyd.
US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies
The United States on Sunday warned Moscow of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.
Russia street protests set for April 21: Navalny team
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's health is failing due to his hunger strike in prison, and his team is calling for a protest on ...
Egyptian cleric Qaradawi tests positive for Covid-19
The news came on the Doha-based cleric's official twitter account. He is reportedly in a good condition and receiving medical care.
Kremlin critic Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors
The jailed opposition leader has been on hunger strike since March 31. His blood potassium levels are now so high he could "die any minute", doctors say.
Algerian academic faces death threats during blasphemy trial
An Algerian academic is facing death threats over comments he made on common Islamic practices.
Israeli air strikes hit Gaza after rocket attack
Israeli fighter jets and attack helicopters struck the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday.
You can imprison Palestinians but not their struggle
Comment: With Barghouti and thousands of other Palestinians behind bars, imprisonment has become a defining part of the Palestinian national ...
Rocket fired from Gaza causes no injury in Israel
A rocket landed in the southern Israeli city of Sderot on Thursday, Israeli authorities claimed, though no casualties were reported.
Tunisia mogul, ex-presidential candidate Karoui fined €6mn
One-time Tunisian presidential candidate Nabil Karoui has been ordered to pay a fine worth millions for failure to pay customs dues, authorities ...
Morocco called for release of jailed journalists
Moroccan journalists have called on authorities to release Suleiman Raissouni and Omar Al-Radi, who have been held for several month on ...
Behind the wave of arson attacks targeting refugee camps
In-depth: The hardships of life in refugee camps during the pandemic have exacerbated tensions between residents, local populations and the ...
Jordanian woman convicted for insulting king 'receives royal call'
A Jordanian woman's conviction for insulting King Abdullah has sent shockwaves in Jordan.
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