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Sudan general says coup attempt foiled

Sudan's ruling military council has foiled a coup attempt, a top general announced on state television Thursday, saying that 12 officers and four soldiers had been arrested.

Afghan women note Taliban shift after Doha talks

An Afghan campaigner who took part in breakthrough talks with the Taliban said Thursday that she saw subtle improvements in the attitude towards women of the insurgents, who severely curtailed their rights while in power.

Trump backs down on including citizenship question in 2020 census

US President Donald Trump backed down Thursday from a push to force a controversial question on citizenship onto the 2020 census following a backlash by civil rights campaigners.

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe makes second touchdown on asteroid

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe landed successfully Thursday on a distant asteroid for a final touchdown, hoping to collect samples that could shed light on the evolution of the solar system.

Academic world launches plan to tackle climate change

Thousands of universities around the world on Wednesday declared a "climate emergency" and committed themselves with the United Nations to fighting climate change, in an effort to mobilize their students.

Trump threatens to up sanctions as Iran reportedly tries to seize tanker

US President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that sanctions would soon be "increased substantially," as armed Iranian boats reportedly attempted to seize a British oil tanker in Gulf waters.

Syria, UN envoy say 'progress' towards talks on post-war constitution

Damascus and a visiting UN envoy on Wednesday announced "progress" towards forming a body to agree on a post-war constitution for Syria.

US puts Hezbollah lawmakers on sanctions blacklist for first time

The US Treasury placed two Hezbollah members of Lebanon's parliament on its sanctions blacklist on Tuesday -- the first time Washington has taken aim at the Iran-allied group's elected politicians.

Mexico finance minister quits over Lopez Obrador 'disagreements'

Mexico's Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday, blasting the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for imposing on the ministry officials "with no knowledge" of government finances.

Trump rails against Paris climate accord

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again denounced the "unfair, ineffective, and very, very expensive" Paris climate accord, during a speech on "America's environmental leadership."

West Africa wealth inequalities reaching extreme levels: report

West Africa suffers the most inequalities on the continent but many governments prefer to ignore problems despite economic growth, a report by Oxfam and Development Finance International said on Tuesday. 

Afghan rivals conclude talks on 'roadmap for peace'

Dozens of influential Afghans concluded two days of talks with the Taliban on Monday in Doha, laying the foundations for renewed negotiations between the United States and the militants.

UN hails Africa free trade area as 'bridge to peace'

The United Nations on Monday hailed a landmark Africa-wide free trade area accord launched at the weekend as a bridge towards peace on the continent.

South Korean imports show moderate strength as overall trade continues to contract

South Korean imports show moderate strength as overall trade continues to contract

Malta to relocate 65 migrants after rescue ships defy Italy ban

Malta's prime minister said Sunday his country would relocate to other EU nations 65 migrants from the Alan Kurdi rescue ship, after two other boats defied efforts to stop them landing in neighbouring Italy.

PM-elect Mitsotakis vows to make Greece 'proud' after vote triumph

Greece's conservative prime minister-elect Kyriakos Mitsotakis vowed that the country would "proudly" enter a post-bailout period of "jobs, security and growth" after winning a landslide victory in Sunday's general election.

13 Nigeria civilians killed in air raid targeting jihadists: sources

At least 13 civilians were killed in an air raid as the military repulsed a jihadist assault in northeast Borno state, residents and a security source said Sunday.

France open debate on femicide, domestic violence in September

The French government will in September begin a major consultation on domestic violence in order to stamp out gender-based murder and violence against women, a minister said on Sunday.