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Lebanon is hurtling toward a tipping point at an alarming speed, driven by financial ruin, collapsing institutions, hyperinflation and rapidly rising poverty - with a pandemic on top of that.
"You almost forget that there has been a war in this country for 40 years," one Jalalabad resident said.
Calm across Afghanistan as ceasefire holds on day two
Hopes are building for renewed peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban as a ceasefire holds for a second day
Afghan truce begins ahead of possible talks
A three-day ceasefire between Taliban and government forces has begun as Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha.
Mental health crisis plaguing Yazidi child survivors of IS
Thousands of Yazidi children are facing an unprecedented mental and physical health crisis, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety and ...
The painstaking hunt for Assad's henchmen in Europe
Former regime officials accused of war crimes are living across Europe, but Syrian activists and the German judiciary are working tirelessly to bring them to justice.
Fresh Darfur killings as Sudan prepares to send troops
UN officials on Sunday reported a fresh massacre of more than 60 people in Sudan's West Darfur, as the country's prime minister promised fresh ...
Activists urge release of Palestinian preacher detained in Sudan
Activists say an image purportedly showing Palestinian preacher Mahmoud al-Hasanat at a pro-Bashir protest was not actually him, as calls for ...
Gunmen kill at least 20 farmers in Sudan's Darfur
The killings took place in Aboudos, some 90 kilometres south of the capital of South Darfur province.
Armed group attacks Darfur village, killing at least 7
"The militia that committed this crime is supported by the old regime," a rebel spokesman said, referring to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan finds bodies of 1990 coup plotters in grave
It is the second mass grave discovered since former president Omar al-Bashir was overthrown last year.
Handpicking historians to discuss France-Algeria's colonial history won't help
Comment: Algeria and France are about to have a long overdue discussion about their colonial past. But will it be anything other than ...
Stranded in Syria: The plight of Canada's abandoned citizens
Canadians suspected of supporting the Islamic State group and their families are languishing in displacement camps in northeast Syria.
Sudan starts trial of ousted president Bashir over coup
Omar al-Bashir, ousted last year amid a popular uprising, and 27 others face trial over a 1989 Islamist-backed coup.
Palestinians demand Assad regime stop Yarmouk refugee gentrification
Palestinians have urged the brutal Assad regime to stop gentrifying the Yarmouk refugee camp, which would put hundreds of thousands of ...
Sudan to try ousted Bashir over 1989 coup
Bashir, 76, who is already behind bars for corruption, could face the death penalty.
Charity slams UK 'inaction' on orphans stranded in Syria
The UK government has reportedly rebuffed demands for information on when stranded children will be repatriated.
Houthi rebels accuse UN envoy of 'prolonging' Yemen war
The United Nation's Yemen envoy has come under fire from Yemen's Houthi rebels who have accused him of 'prolonging' the deadly conflict.
Syrians vote for new parliament amid measures against virus
The vote is the third to take place in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011.
France 'to probe Abu Dhabi crown prince' over torture
The French investigating magistrate will notably look at acts allegedly committed in the war in Yemen, sources say.
'Butcher of Bosnia' Mladic's genocide appeal set for August
Ratko Mladic was sentenced to life behind bars in 2017 for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Israel list shows 300 officials facing ICC trial: report
It is believed the ICC will regard the list of names as state admission of the officials' complicity in the alleged crimes.
Five children among dozen killed in Yemen air strike
At least 12 people were killed in an airstrike blamed by rebels on the Saudi-led coalition.
Saudi air strikes in Yemen's Al-Jawf province kill seven
Since May, tensions have been rising between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis.
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