Ethiopia tensions could force election delay: report

Ethnic violence and mounting rancour among political elites could force Ethiopia to postpone landmark elections set for May, according to a report released Monday by conflict analysis and prevention group ICG.

Toxic Sydney bushfire haze a 'public health emergency'

Australia's biggest city is facing a "public health emergency" over the bushfire smoke that has choked Sydney for weeks, leading doctors warned Monday after hospitals reported a dramatic spike in casualty department visits.

UK's Johnson wins historic victory in Brexit election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday hailed a political "earthquake" after securing a sweeping election win, which clears the way for Britain to finally leave the European Union next month after years of political deadlock.

UK's Johnson looks set for big win in 'Brexit election'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month after years of political deadlock.

Britain votes in 'Brexit election'

Britain goes to the polls on Thursday to determine the immediate future of Brexit, in a vote described as the most important in a generation.

US, Mexico, Canada finalise trade deal

The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal on Tuesday to finalise their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations.

Six dead in hours-long New York-area shootout

Six people including a police officer and two suspects were killed during an hours-long shootout across a New York suburb not far from the Statue of Liberty, local officials said.

Divisions exposed as Russia, Ukraine leaders hold first meeting

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukranian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday held their first face-to-face talks at a summit in Paris which agreed some measures to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict but clinched no major breakthrough on ending the five-year war.

Trump: 'Very good things' happening in USMCA talks

President Donald Trump hinted on Monday that efforts to push a new continent-wide trade deal through the US Congress were close to success, as senior officials from all sides headed to Mexico for further talks.

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