Colombian guerillas release 29 hostages: AFP
EL PLATEADO, COLOMBIA — Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, according to...
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Israel says it will send delegation to Qatar for ceasefire talks
DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA STRIP — Israel said it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday "in an effort to...
Migrant workers in Russia are under stress
The war in Ukraine and the terrorist attacks in Moscow have led to unprecedented pressure on migrant workers in Russia,...
Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality
Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.Demonstrators have taken...
AfDB report highlights growth, reforms and investment booms in Africa
Africa's 2025 economic outlook signals strength (Graphic: Hope Mukami, bird story agency) The latest report on Africa’s economy from the...
Pope Francis responds well to treatment for double pneumonia
ROME — Pope Francis is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement"...
Global celebrations and protests mark International Women’s Day
Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for...
New Zealand to keep ‘open mind’ for Champions Trophy final with India
Blackcaps’ captain Mitchell Santner ready to adapt in Dubai final against Champions Trophy favourites India.New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says...
Statement By the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa on the Occasion of the International Women’s Day – Africa.com
On this momentous occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), through its...
India says it is working to cut tariffs as it eyes US trade deal
NEW DELHI — India said Friday it is working to lower trade barriers with the United States as it tries...
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