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Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform
Mexican lawmakers on Friday approved a plan to put the National Guard under military control -- a move that critics say hands too much power to the armed forces.
After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework
The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set negotiating targets, notably on trade and supply chains, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region.
One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America
She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.
Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report
Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation caused by the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion, according to a report issued Friday.
Venezuela, Colombia to reopen land borders, skies
Venezuela and Colombia said Friday they will reopen their shared land border later this month and resume commercial flights after renewing diplomatic ties severed in 2019.
Julianne Moore leads red carpet protest for jailed Iranian filmmaker
Julianne Moore led a flash-mob protest on the Venice red carpet on Friday in support of filmmakers detained around the world, as the festival premiered the new movie from imprisoned Iranian director Jafar Panahi.
Blackout 'compromises safe operation' of Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA
A blackout caused by fresh shelling near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has compromised the site's safety, the UN atomic watchdog warned Friday, adding the plant's operator is considering shutting down the sole remaining reactor.
Stocks and oil rally as dollar drops
Stock markets and oil prices rallied Friday, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.
Russia reinforces Kharkiv to counter Ukraine push
Russia said on Friday it was dispatching reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces have announced robust gains as part of a broader counter-offensive.
Crowds hail King Charles III as mourning begins for late queen
King Charles III greeted crowds singing "God Save the King" outside Buckingham Palace on Friday before making his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Russia reinforces Kharkiv in bid to counter Ukraine push
Russia said on Friday it was dispatching reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine where Kyiv's forces have announced robust gains as part of a broader counter-offensive.
From Covid to carbon emissions: Charles III in numbers
Charles, who on Friday marked the first full day of his reign following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has spent a lifetime waiting to take on the top job.
'Checking for Russians': Children play war on Ukraine's roads
Yaroslav and Nazar, both 11 years old, are standing firm under the Ukrainian flag at a pretend checkpoint on the outskirts of their village in eastern Ukraine.
EU energy ministers plan for 'difficult winter'
EU energy ministers met on Friday to seek a united response to the energy shock triggered by Russia's war on Ukraine, which has sent prices for electricity and heating skyrocketing.
North Korea law makes nuclear programme 'irreversible'
North Korea has passed a law declaring its readiness to launch preventive nuclear strikes, including in the face of conventional attacks, state media said Friday.
Asian markets rally, dollar dips as traders price in policy tightening
Asian markets rallied Friday following a healthy performance on Wall Street, with investors largely pricing in more interest rate hikes aimed at taming runaway inflation.
Commonwealth marks loss of figurehead, link to the past
As Britain mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, a string of dominions, realms and former colonies marked the loss of a shared figurehead and an irreplacable link to a quickly fading era.
King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen
King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of queen Elizabeth II, ending a history making 70-year reign.
All eyes on army as Brazil heads for elections
With President Jair Bolsonaro trailing in the polls and regularly alleging Brazil's voting system is plagued by fraud, all eyes are on the military and the role it could play in the country's deeply divisive October elections.
Colombia's territorial battle between Indigenous and Black communities
Cattle nonchalantly graze near a dilapidated farm on partly charred and abandoned sugarcane fields.
North Korea law allows for nuclear first strike, makes programme 'irreversible'
North Korea has passed a law allowing it to carry out a preventive nuclear strike and declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state "irreversible", state media said Friday.
US Justice Dept appeals freeze on review of seized Trump documents
The US Justice Department said Thursday it was appealing a Florida judge's order to freeze access to thousands of documents, including top secret files, seized from former president Donald Trump's home.
US launches Asia economic forum to counter China
The United States began a series of meetings with ministers from the Asia-Pacific in Los Angeles on Thursday at an economic summit aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthrough as Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Aid halted to Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says, as fighting escalates
Renewed clashes in northern Ethiopia have forced desperately needed aid deliveries to a halt in war-torn Tigray, the United Nations said, as fighting escalated Thursday between Tigrayan rebels and pro-government forces.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as visiting Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
UN chief taps Volker Turk as next rights chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to a document sent Thursday to the General Assembly, which must approve the choice.
French blood donor wins rights case over 'homosexual' data
The European Court of Human Rights said Thursday that French authorities had violated the privacy of a would-be blood donor by labelling him a homosexual, before laws were changed to allow gay men to donate.
Philippines asks ICC not to resume drug war probe
The Philippines on Thursday called on the International Criminal Court not to resume its investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war, insisting the tribunal has no jurisdiction.
Blinken boosts aid on Ukraine visit as US sees battlefield wins
Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a surprise visit Thursday to Kyiv as the United States unveiled more than $2.6 billion in new military aid, saying the assistance was visibly paying off on the battlefield against Russian invaders.
Anger over bloated new Sri Lanka government
Sri Lanka added 37 new senior posts to its government on Thursday, sparking a social media backlash over "useless" public spending in the middle of its worst economic crisis on record.
Last residents of Siversk caught in the crossfire
From the hills in the west, the Ukrainian army shells Russian positions. From the east, Russian forces return fire.
US boosts Ukraine aid, sees battlefield 'success'
The United States on Thursday announced $675 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine, as it said allies' efforts in bolstering Kyiv were now visibly paying off on the battlefield.
Former Trump advisor Bannon to face fraud charges in New York
Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon is due to appear in court Thursday to be charged with fraud in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds for the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, US media reported.
Markets see much-needed bounce, but nerves remain
Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.
Markets see much-needed bounce, dollar closes on new highs
Most markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying Thursday, tracking a Wall Street rally after a series of losses, while dovish comments on future interest rate hikes by Australia's central bank boss provided a boost to sentiment.
Fears of shelling, radiation on a Ukraine maternity ward
Three days after Russian troops invaded her country, Maryna found out she was pregnant.
Facing beleaguered Europe, Norway keen to protect energy windfall
Norway, a major producer and supplier of energy, is well placed to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis -- and reap the profits, a situation not all of its European partners welcome.