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Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames
At least 35 people, including a child, killed after a blaze at an illegal fuel depot along Benin's border with Nigeria.
Bangladesh FM says not bothered by US visa curbs, promises free elections
Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.
‘Empire of lies’: Russia’s Lavrov slams West in UN speech
Russia's foreign minister glosses over Ukraine, accuses Western allies of neo-colonialism at the UN General Assembly.
Aid enters Nagorno-Karabakh as Armenia separatists lay down weapons
Azerbaijan claims 'demilitarisation' of separatists is ongoing in close cooperation with Russian peacekeepers.
Lebanon, Israel troops fire tear gas along tense border in a disputed area
Both sides blamed each other for the violence in Chebaa Farms and the Kfar Chouba hills area.
Deadly truck explosion hits checkpoint in central Somali town
The blast in the town of Beledweyne comes as Somali government has intensified operation against al-Shabab armed group.
Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China
The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.
The benefits of Afghanistan’s mineral riches may not be so forthcoming
Mining contracts could help Afghanistan develop, but they could also hurt its people if they are mismanaged.
Developing Afghanistan’s mines will uplift Afghans
Recently signed contracts will help the country tackle unemployment, underdevelopment and currency issues.
Canada Sikh killing: ‘Get to the bottom of this very serious matter’
Justin Trudeau says intelligence on the deadly shooting in British Columbia was passed on to India 'many weeks ago'.