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Typhoon Fung-wong destroys homes in the Philippines
Evacuees face returning to destroyed homes and flooded streets after Super Typhoon Fung‑Wong hit the Philippines.
Deadly blast rips through congested street near New Delhi’s Red Fort
An explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort reportedly has killed at least eight people.
Armed group in Mali causing population “palpable fear”
“We all have a reason to be genuinely concerned.”
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison
Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.
Why has hero status for Indonesia’s Soeharto caused outrage?
Indonesia’s government has bestowed ‘national hero’ status on former president Soeharto. The award has caused uproar.
It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth
African countries need to change rules and regulations to stimulate African investment in start-ups.
Riot in Ecuador prison kills 31 amid gunfire and explosions
Ecuador’s prisons are among the deadliest in Latin America due to overcrowding, corruption and weak control.
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast
Thailand says 'hostility ... has not decreased' and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
Iran blasts 'ridiculous' claim from US and Israel. Mexico signals no disruption to bilateral ties.