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Reports of executions of Assad officials in Syria
Reports of former regime officials being executed in Syria have to be understood in context.
Researchers conclude at least 80,000 missing Syrians have been killed
The head of Syria’s Network for Human Rights says only 33,000 detainees have been found and freed from Syria’s prisons.
Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted
Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.
China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison
Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China's sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.
Dozens killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp
Israeli air strike targets post office sheltering displaced Palestinian families and nearby houses in Nuseirat.
US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year.
After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes
From death to the loss of relationships, India's wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering trail of despair.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,023
Here are the key developments on the 1,023rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint
Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
Palestinians decry ‘barbaric’ Israel strike on Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp
More than 30 people, many members of same family, were killed in the Israeli strike on a Palestinian shelter.
US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot
The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry
Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.
Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the 'distress, hurt, and harm' caused to workers.