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Comment: Conservatives in Florida are introducing a new anti-protest bill, but make no mistake about its intended target, writes Hiba Rahim.
Rights groups fear that Iraqi authorities may carry out hundreds of executions in retaliation for a deadly IS suicide bombing.
Israel extradites headmistress wanted for sex crimes to Australia
Malka Leifer, a former teacher, has been extradited from Israel to Australia where she will face trial for accounts of child sex abuse.
Prisoners of conscience suffer in Egypt's 'horrid prisons': Amnesty
To mark 10 years since the uprising in Egypt, Amnesty International released a report detailing the human rights abuses occurring in the ...
Iraq militia claims attack on Riyadh
Alwiya Alwaad Alhaq said it had targeted Saudi Arabia to 'avenge' a recent IS bombing in central Baghdad that killed 32 people.
UK Jews to condemn Uighur genocide on Holocaust Day
Jewish community leaders are planning to speak out against China’s persecution of its Uighur Muslim minority on Holocaust Memorial Day, drawing comparisons with Nazi treatment of Jews.
Kremlin accuses US of meddling after 3,500 protesters detained
Russia's accused the United States of interfering in its affairs on Sunday, as tens of thousands rallied in support of jailed opposition ...
Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial
At least five supporters facing federal charges have suggested they were taking orders from the then-president when they marched on Capitol Hill ...
Anti-government protests erupt in Sudan following surging fuel prices
Sudan has faced a severe economic crisis, worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
Donald Trump impeachment trial to begin in February
The impeachment trial of former US president Donald Trump commences in the first week of February.
Maduro sent letter to Iran's leader accrediting US fugitive
A Colombian businessman was carrying a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accrediting him to Iran's supreme leader, according to a ...
'Disturbing' allegations of rape in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: UN
"There are also disturbing reports of individuals allegedly forced to rape members of their own family, under threats of imminent violence."
Twitter blocks Chinese embassy account over Uighur tweet
Twitter has blocked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US after its post about Uighur women.
UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab visits Sudan
Raab met with Sudan's civilian and military leaders to discuss the country's ongoing democratic transition and other issues.
Macron's 'no apology' for French colonialism angers Algerians
A report commissioned by France has recommended that Paris dedicate more resources towards recognising and educating about its role in Algeria.
How Greece is silencing NGOs to hide refugee abuses
In-depth: A new law prohibiting NGOs from reporting accounts of abuse in refugee camps is part of a wider crackdown since the New Democracy party came to power.
Biden becomes 46th US president, vowing 'new day'
Joe Biden has delivered a speech promising unity and a fight against racism and division in the US.
Trump leaves White House, skipping Biden inauguration
Donald Trump has left the White House, breaking with tradition as he finally leaves Washington.
China dismisses Pompeo Uighur genocide claim as 'outrageous lies'
China has clapped back at growing backlash over its maltreatment of Uighur Muslims.
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
The US declared that China is carrying out genocide against Uighurs and other mostly Muslim groups.
Sudan troops deployed in Darfur after clashes kill 155
A heavy Sudanese troop presence helped restore calm Tuesday in the Darfur region, after three days of inter-ethnic violence claimed at least 155 ...
Saudi reports sharp drop in executions in 2020
The Saudi government's Human Rights Commission (HRC) said it documented 27 executions in 2020, an 85 percent decrease from the previous year.
At least 83 killed in fighting in Sudan's Darfur
A local dispute has morphed into broader fighting in West Darfur's capital, marking the worst outbreak of violence in the restive region since a ...
EU's Borrell says 'possible war crimes' in Ethiopia's Tigray
The EU's foreign policy chief said that "possible war crimes" have been reported in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Outgoing US President Donald Trump was impeached for the second time - what happens now?
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