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Bangladesh PM Hasina flees country, military takes over
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule of the country ended on Monday as she fled weeks of deadly protests and the military announced it would form an interim government.
Bangladesh PM flees country after deadly protests
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on Monday, a source close to the leader told AFP, following more than a month of deadly anti-government protests.
Protesters storm Bangladesh PM's palace after she flees
Cheering protesters stormed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace on Monday after she fled, the culmination of more than a month of deadly anti-government protests.
Bangladesh PM flees her palace as protesters roam streets
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled her palace on Monday, a source told AFP, as masses of protesters demanding her resignation roamed the streets of Dhaka and the army chief was set to address the nation.
Bangladesh anti-PM protesters defy curfew after deadly clashes
Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation defied security forces enforcing a curfew on Monday, marching on the capital's streets after the deadliest day of unrest since demonstrations erupted last month.
North Korea deploys 250 missile launchers to southern border: KCNA
North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with leader Kim Jong Un describing the weapons as a "powerful treasured sword" to defend its sovereignty, state media said Monday.
Bangladesh set for more anti-PM protests after deadly clashes
Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign are set to return to the streets Monday after one of the deadliest days since anti-government unrest erupted last month.
Asian stocks tank after US data fans recession fears
Tokyo led a plunge across Asian equities Monday, while the yen hit a six-month high after weak US jobs data fanned fears of a recession in the world's top economy and boosted bets on several Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Harris set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour
Kamala Harris will name her running mate as soon as Monday, as she prepares for a tour of US battleground states aimed at turning excitement over her presidential bid into durable support that can power her to victory.
EU joins refusals to recognize Maduro as Venezuela vote winner
The European Union heaped further international pressure Sunday on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, joining Washington and Latin American nations in refusing to recognize the win he has claimed in the recent election marked by fraud allegations.
Calls to publish Venezuela election results grow as Pope warns against violence
Venezuela's opposition on Sunday backed international calls for the results of last week's disputed presidential election to be published, as the Pope said Venezuelans must "seek the truth" and warned against further violence.
Zelensky says Ukraine has received first F-16 jets
Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday, adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces.
Four years and no justice: Lebanon marks port blast anniversary
Hundreds gathered near Beirut's port on Sunday to mark four years since a catastrophic explosion devastated the capital and to demand accountability, with the spectre of war weighing over commemorations.
New poll shows Harris strengthening against Trump
A new poll confirmed Sunday that Kamala Harris -- set to name her vice presidential pick imminently -- has drawn level with Donald Trump, transforming a White House race that the Republican had been increasingly confident he was going to win.
Gaza civil defence says Israel strike on schools kills 30
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, while the military reported it had struck Hamas command centres.
Brother's welfare weighs on Ukrainian hurdler Tkachuk's mind
Ukrainian 400 metres hurdler Viktoriya Tkachuk could be forgiven for being emotional after finishing last in her heat at the Paris Olympics on Sunday while her brother Ivan fights on the frontline back home.
Death toll in new Bangladesh anti-government protests rises to 24
Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign clashed with pro-government supporters Sunday, with at least 24 people killed in confrontations using sticks, knives and guns.
UK grapples with worst riots in 13 years
UK authorities faced growing pressure Sunday to put an end to England's worst rioting in 13 years after disturbances linked to child murders and involving far-riot agitators flared across the country.
Nigerian president calls for end to protests, 'bloodshed'
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship.
Bangladesh protests demand PM resign, army stands 'by the people'
Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, many wielding sticks, crowded into a central Dhaka square Sunday for mass protests demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign following a deadly police crackdown.
Surging Harris, Trump spar over debate dates
Kamala Harris's campaign branded Donald Trump "scared" Saturday after he proposed changing the debate schedule, as the Republican rallied in Georgia seeking to blunt the vice president's surging momentum in her bid to become America's first woman president.
Putin vows support to North Korea after devastating floods
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un over devastating floods that caused untold casualties and damaged thousands of homes, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Venezuela opposition declares 'we have never been so strong'
Venezuela's opposition leader emerged from hiding on Saturday, declaring "We have never been so strong," as President Nicolas Maduro slammed what he called attempts to "usurp the presidency" following last week's disputed election.
Thousands in Venezuela protest Maduro's victory claim
Thousands of people, led by a top opposition figure, gathered across Venezuela on Saturday to protest the widely disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro, as his supporters responded to his own call for competing rallies.
Death toll hits 37 after Al-Shabaab attacks Mogadishu beach
An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu killing 37 people and wounding scores more, officials said on Saturday, in one of the deadliest strikes in the East African country in months.
Bangladesh students step up protests to press PM's resignation
Bangladeshi student leaders on Saturday said they would carry on a planned nationwide civil disobedience campaign until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following last month's deadly police crackdown on protesters.
Nine killed in two Israeli West Bank air strikes
Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in separate air strikes in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa reported, while the Israeli military said it had "eliminated terrorist cells".
'Dreams come true' for Poland's Belarusian Olympian
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who dramatically defected at the Tokyo Games in 2021, never doubted she would compete in the Paris Olympics.
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader's killing
Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.
Five killed in Israeli West Bank air strike
An Israeli drone strike killed five people in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa reported, while the Israeli military said it struck "five terrorists" on their way to carry out an attack.
Fearful UK mosques on alert over far-right protests
British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday.
At least 32 killed in Al-Shabaab attack on busy Mogadishu beach
An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 32 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest attacks in months, police said on Saturday.
Palestinian sources say Israel drone strike kills 5 in West Bank
An Israeli drone strike killed five people in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa and Palestinian sources reported, while the Israeli military said it struck a "terrorist cell" in the Tulkarem region.
Bangladesh students call for nationwide civil disobedience
Student leaders rallied Bangladeshis on Saturday for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government weathered a worsening backlash over a deadly police crackdown on protesters.
Vietnam's Communist Party names To Lam top leader
Vietnamese President To Lam was formally named the country's top leader Saturday, pledging to "speed up" a sweeping graft campaign that has snared thousands in recent years.
Venezuela set for new protests after Maduro win ratified
Venezuela braced for fresh protests Saturday, after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed election victory was ratified -- and a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the true winner.
Deep sea mining opponents hope to score regulatory win
Opponents of deep sea mining hope to take a potentially significant step toward an international moratorium on Friday, as the sector's top international authority considers what could snowball into a key regulatory text.
Thousands throng Beirut show as Hezbollah vows revenge
As Hezbollah's leader threatened Israel with crushing retaliation for killing their top commander, thousands in Beirut flocked to a dance extravaganza in a stark illustration of Lebanon's deep divisions.
Fear grips Venezuelan slum after crackdown on protests
Fear has cast a pall over the vast shantytown of Petare, a tangle of houses clinging to a hillside in eastern Caracas, where residents dread violent repression if they take part in opposition protests against Nicolas Maduro's disputed election win.