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Campaign groups including Amnesty and Human Rights Watch have spoken out against a hijab ban which will affect French athletes but not visiting competitors

Ministers have rejected calls to suspend arms exports to Israel despite claims they break international humanitarian law

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in the country's capital of Kinshasa

Three Americans facing trial in Congo for alleged coup involvement. Charges include terrorism and murder. Human Rights Watch calls for credible charges.

Exclusive: Rivals from two forces fighting to control Darfur region would be subject to asset freezes and travel bans

Israeli PM promises to ‘restore security to the north’ as strikes near border with Lebanon escalate

Events marking 35 years since troops ended peaceful protest with deadly violence are banned in China and Hong Kong

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele will be sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.

Exclusive: Johnston Busingye formally appointed days after UK agreed Rwanda asylum deal with Paul Kagame in 2022

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president