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Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?
The country has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west.
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.
US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party
South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.
Contaminated water putting Gaza families at risk
Gaza’s damaged water infrastructure is leaving families struggling to access safe drinking water.
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.