Category: News
Fierce storm in southern Brazil kills at least 27 people
Governor of Rio Grande do Sul says death toll from extratropical cyclone is state's highest due to a climate event.
Fifty years after Chile’s coup, the search for truth continues
As 1973 coup still reverberates, a man is pushing for full history of US role in Augusto Pinochet's rise and fall.
African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit
The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.
Hedi Nouira: The transformer of Tunisia’s economy
Power politics in Tunisia in the 1970s and Prime Minister Hedi Nouira's battle to bring prosperity to his country.
South Africa ‘held to ransom’ by big pharma, overcharged for COVID vaccines
J&J, Pfizer charged South Africa between 15 and 33 percent more for COVID vaccine doses, contracts reveal.
Why is the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad so important to Iran and Iraq?
Tehran and Baghdad begin construction of rail link after decades of planning, but challenges remain.
Main Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing closed after guards exchange fire
Gun battle erupts between Pakistani and Afghan forces, shutting busiest trade crossing between the South Asian nations.
Torrential rains kill at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Severe rainstorms lash parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, prompting floods and landslides.
Civilians reported killed as Russia shells outdoor market in east Ukraine
Russia allegedly targeted the city of Kostiantynivka, killing and wounding many, Ukrainian officials say.
Displaced Syrians forced to build hideouts in the caves of Jabal al-Zawiya
Al-Zawiya's caves shelter Syrian families whose homes have been under attack as regime forces hound Idlib.