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Reports of live fire as Kenyan police crack down on tax bill protests
Rallies and strikes have been held across the country as government plans to raise taxes.
Wikileaks’ Julian Assange freed after long legal battle
Here’s a look at Assange was freed and why he was in prison in the first place.
Hezbollah’s threat caught Cyprus off guard, what are the issues at stake?
Hezbollah has several concerns about Cyprus, analysts say, and can 'attack' it in more ways than one.
Top European court finds Russia guilty of rights violations in Crimea
Ukraine wins its first interstate case against Russia over systematic violations of rights on its occupied peninsula.
Kenya police fire water cannons and tear gas at finance bill protesters
Kenyan police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters angry over tax rises and spending cuts.
Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches T20 World Cup semifinal
Fans take to the streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost to Laghman as Afghanistan reach first-ever World Cup semis.
Israel’s Supreme Court orders conscription for ultra-Orthodox men
The ruling risks the further destabilisation of Israel's government, with key religiously conservative parties opposed.
Israeli air strike kills 10 family members of Hamas chief Haniyeh in Gaza
Israeli forces kill 24 Palestinians in three attacks as Hamas blames Biden administration for war of 'extermination'.
Should we fear a far-right resurgence in Europe?
Situation in France and Germany is not reassuring, but there are silver linings.
Julian Assange freed: What’s the deal the WikiLeaks founder struck with US?
Assange will plead guilty to one espionage charge in a US court in Saipan, before returning home to Australia.