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The Taliban targets Afghan media out of fear of losing the information war

Media is increasingly becoming a target in Afghanistan as the Taliban's campaign for hearts and minds falls short.

Dozens killed in foiled Ethiopia coup attempt - authorities

The regional government in Kenya’s Amhara said that armed militia killed several dozens of people when they attacked the police headquarters, ruling party headquarters, and president's office during the coup attempt.

Saudi Khashoggi investigation fails to examine who ordered the hit - UN

UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard said slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the victim of a "deliberate, premeditated execution, an extrajudicial killing for which the state of Saudi Arabia is responsible."

Donald Trump will always prefer Saudi money over justice

The scathing report from the UN and the calls for the FBI to get involved in the Jamal Khashoggi murder investigation fell on deaf ears in the US. Why? Because money trumps morals.

Why Mexico's migrant caravan is a journey worth taking

Most migrants have much more deeply-rooted reasons to leave everything behind and walk towards the unknown.

Democracy wins, top two Istanbul mayor candidates say as Imamoglu leads

"Elections are backbone of democracies. According to the result as of now, my competitor Ekrem Imamoglu is leading the race," AK Party's Binali Yildirim says.

Morsi's death triggers passive rage against Egypt's surveillance state

Amidst a controlled media narrative and a heavy blanket of government scrutiny, many Egyptians are questioning former president Mohamed Morsi's death in whispers and with discretion.

Khashoggi and Morsi: Victims of a cruel message

The murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the death of Mohamed Morsi are symbols of an age where ruling through force invites no accountability and in turn, is rewarded.

How my Syrian friend and teacher was reduced to a desperate gamble

Aliaa is now living in sanctuary after a brutal journey that nearly killed her.

Who stands to gain from the tanker attacks in the Gulf?

The origins of the attacks in the Gulf of Oman remain a mystery, but the message behind the attack is as clear as day.

Journalist Golunov walks free as Russia suspends police officers

Ivan Golunov was arrested by police on drug offences, which he flatly denied, provoking massive outrage and forcing authorities to drop charges and probe police officers instead.

Sudan's military chief says ready to resume talks as death toll rises to 60

Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al Burhan says he was still ready to hand over power to an elected government, as the number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp in Khartoum rose to 60.