French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive
France has confirmed its ambassador has left Niger after the junta that seized power in a coup ordered him out of the west African country.
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Thousands of ethnic Armenians rush to flee Karabakh
Roads out of Karabakh are choked as thousands of Armenians flee the enclave after their forces were routed in an operation by Azerbaijan's military.
At least 114 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire
Fireworks may have lit during celebrations at a wedding celebration in Iraq have caused a fire which has killed more than 100 people and injured hundreds more.
Thousands flee to Armenia, dozens dead in fuel blast
The Armenians of Karabakh have begun fleeing this week after their forces were routed in the operation by Azerbaijan's military.
Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case
A New York judge has ruled that former US president Donald Trump is liable for committing fraud by illegally inflating his assets and net worth.
More Ukrainian actions against Russia coming: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia will face more of his country's "actions".
At least 20 dead in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel station blast
An explosion at a crowded petrol station in Nagorno-Karabakh has killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds more as residents rushed to flee to Armenia.
Russian video suggests Black Sea commander still alive
The commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet was shown apparently taking part in a video conference, a day after Ukrainian special forces said he had been killed.
At least 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding fire
Fireworks lit during celebrations at a wedding celebration in Iraq have caused a fire which has killed at least 100 people and injured hundreds more.
Azerbaijan ‘won’t use force to create Armenia corridor’
An Azeri official say Azerbaijan will not use force action to create a land corridor in southern Armenia.
At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast
At least 20 people have been killed and 290 injured in an explosion at a petrol station in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh, local Armenian authorities say.
Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander killed
Ukraine's army says one of its missile strikes that hit the Crimean headquarters of Russia's navy last week killed 34 officers including the fleet commander.
Hollywood writers prepare for partial return to work
While actors remain on strike, late-night and daytime talk shows are awaiting the Hollywood writers' union's green light to resume production.
Fears prompt ethnic Armenians to flee Nagorno-Karabakh
The ethnic Armenian leadership of of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will remain in place until all those who want to leave the region are able to go.
Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after region’s defeat
Thousands of ethnic Armenians have left Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia after Azerbaijan asserted control over the region in a military operation.
Odesa attack injures one, 19 drones destroyed: Ukraine
An attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has left one woman injured while multiple drones and missiles were destroyed, Ukraine's military says.
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Azeri leader as exodus begins
Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Azerbaijan leader Ilham Aliyev, after thousands of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh drove to the Armenian border.
Russian air strikes kill two, wound eight in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its 20th month, the latest barrage of missiles from Russia have killed two and injured eight more.
Karabakh’s Armenians start to leave en masse
Nagorno-Karabakh residents fearing persecution have begun driving to the Armenian border after the enclave was brought under the control of Azerbaijan.
Writers, studios talks may get a deal over the line
After a fourth day of talks, sources say talks between striking writers and the heads of major Hollywood studios may be closing in on a deal.
Republican holdouts urged not to shut down government
'Exteme' Republicans are again pushing the US towards a federal government shut down by refusing to agree to a conservative spending plan.
Russia dismisses Ukraine plan, grain deal proposal
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called Ukraine's proposed 10-point peace plan "not feasible" in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
Supporters urge freedom for Assange in UK bike protest
Supporters of Julian Assange has taken part in a bike ride around London, urging authorities to release the WikiLeaks founder from prison.
Armenia calls for UN mission to monitor region
Armenia's foreign minister has appealed to the UN to monitor human rights and security in Nagorno-Karabakh after an Azerbaijan operation.
Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been accused of blocking Niger's ruling junta from the UN's annual meeting of world leaders in New York.
Karabakh Armenian fighters start giving up arms: Russia
The Armenians of Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, are giving up their arms, Russia says, after being forced to declare a ceasefire.
Trump lawyer says NY attorney-general has no fraud case
A judge is considering arguments by Donald Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric that his case should be thrown out because there was "no fraud".
Ukraine targets key Crimean city after Black Sea strike
A day after a deadly attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Ukraine has launched another missile attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea.
Military leader warns war in Sudan could cross borders
Sudan's army chief has urged the United Nations General Assembly to designate the northeast African country's rival paramilitary force as a terrorist group.
Ukrainian troops vow to take Bakhmut back from Russia
Ukraine has recaptured two villages near the city of Bakhmut as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to take the shattered city back from Russia.
Azerbaijan eyes amnesty for Karabakh Armenian fighters
The future of Karabakh and its 120,000 ethnic Armenians hangs in the balance as Azerbaijan eyes an amnesty for fighters who lay down their arms.