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Detained Niger president seen by doctor: entourage
Niger's detained president was seen by his doctor on Saturday, his entourage said, amid mounting concern for his condition, while West Africa's regional bloc scrapped a crisis meeting on the coup that deposed him.
West African bloc scraps crisis meeting on Niger coup
West African leaders deferred a crisis meeting due on Saturday on dealing with the coup in Niger after approving the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" as soon as possible.
Taiwan's vice president leaves for US en route to Paraguay
Taiwan's Vice President William Lai flies to the United States on Saturday in a sensitive trip that has angered Chinese officials.
Malaysians vote in six state elections seen as referendum on Anwar
Malaysians in six states went to the polls Saturday to vote for state assembly members in elections widely seen as a barometer of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Niger coup supporters protest West African military force
Thousands of Niger coup supporters took to the streets on Friday to protest against plans by West African nations to deploy a military force to the country, as a key regional meeting on a possible intervention was scrapped.
Stock markets end week mixed after US wholesale inflation rise
Stock markets wavered Friday after US data showed bigger-than-expected rise in wholesale inflation and traders weighed the likelihood of more interest-rate hikes this year.
West African countries suspend key military meeting on Niger coup
West African nations on Friday suspended a key military meeting on the crisis in Niger, a day after saying they would muster a "standby" force in their bid to reinstate the country's deposed leader.
Prisoner deal heralds Iran-US thaw, but no nuclear deal seen
Two and a half years into Joe Biden's presidency, and after exhaustive diplomacy with Iran's clerical leadership, his administration has reached a first deal -- to free five detained Americans.
What to know about Argentina's primary elections
Argentines will vote in a primary election on Sunday, a bellwether for who could be the next president, and what this could mean for an economy clobbered by triple-digit inflation.
Russia steps up the pressure in northeast Ukraine
Russia on Friday said it had improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, where its advance has prompted Ukrainian officials to urge residents to evacuate.
Polish govt plays anti-EU, anti-German card ahead of polls
Poland's populist, nationalist government is increasingly taking an anti-German, anti-European Union stance in the run-up to the October 15 legislative elections in the hope of mobilising its most loyal followers, analysts say.
Thousands of coup supporters rally near French base in Niger
Thousands of coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday, a day after West African leaders said they would muster a "standby" force in their efforts to reinstate the country's deposed leader.
Thousands of coup supporters gathered near French base in Niger
Thousands of supporters of Niger's coup leaders gathered on Friday near a French military base on the outskirts of the capital Niamey, AFP reporters saw.
Preliminary audit report slams Lebanon central bank, governor
A preliminary forensic audit of Lebanon's central bank by professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has painted a damning picture of the institution under long-serving former governor Riad Salameh.
Russia ups pressure in northeast Ukraine
Russia on Friday claimed to have improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, where its advance has promoted Ukrainian officials to urge residents to evacuate.
Russia ups pressure on northeast Ukraine
Russia on Friday claimed to have improved its fighting positions around the northeast Ukraine town of Kupiansk, as Kyiv's troops struggle ahead with their counteroffensive in other areas.
Concern mounts for detained president in Niger's coup crisis
Fears for Niger's detained president mounted on Friday, a day after West African leaders declared they would muster a "standby" force in their efforts to return him to power.
IS attack on Syria army bus kills 26 soldiers: monitor
At least 26 soldiers have been killed in war-torn Syria's east, a monitor said on Friday, the deadliest in a new wave of attacks blamed on Islamic State group jihadists.
Stock markets drop on prospect of more rate hikes
Stock markets dropped Friday after US and UK data pointed to the possibility of more interest-rate hikes this year from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England.
Migrant channel crossings top 100,000 since 2018: UK data
More than 100,000 migrants have crossed the Channel on small boats from France to southeast England since Britain began publicly recording the arrivals in 2018, official figures revealed on Friday.
Rising prices, peace on Liberian voters' minds
Cecelia Johnson has voted in five Liberian presidential elections and lived through two brutal civil wars, but the 65-year-old small trader says the past few years have been some of the toughest, economically, in memory.
Markets drop again as US inflation fails to sooth rate fears
Equity markets mostly fell Friday as a below-forecast US inflation reading boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates next month but did little to dispel fears it could hike later in the year.
Bank tax hits investor confidence in Italian govt
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government watered down its surprise windfall tax on banks this week after a brutal market reaction, but the damage to investor confidence was done.
Driverless taxis gain ground in San Francisco
California authorities took a major step forward Thursday in expanding driverless taxi services in San Francisco, giving the green light for operators Waymo and Cruise to compete with ride-share services and cabs.
West African bloc backs military 'standby' force for Niger
West African leaders have approved the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday.
After 4 months, Sudan war stalemated and plagued by abuses
Four months into a battle both believed they would win, Sudan's army has lost its grip on Khartoum to paramilitaries, who are unable to declare victory and instead are accused of waging war on civilians.
ECOWAS backs military 'standby' force for Niger
West African leaders have approved the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday.
W.African summit steps up threat of force against Niger coup leaders
West African leaders on Thursday increased their threat of imminent military action against Niger after the country's coup's leaders moved to consolidate their control two weeks after seizing power.
India PM Modi's government defeats no-confidence motion
The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defeated a no-confidence motion in parliament on Thursday after a fiery speech by the premier at the climax of a three-day debate.
Ecuador under state of emergency after presidential candidate killed
Ecuador was under a state of emergency Thursday after the assassination of a popular presidential candidate just days before an election dominated by concerns over the once-peaceful country's descent into brutal violence linked to drug trafficking.
Iran moves Americans to house arrest in first step of release deal
Iran has moved five Americans from jail to house arrest, officials and family members said Thursday, in the first step of a delicate deal that would unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian funds and allow the prisoners to leave the Islamic republic.
C.African president says 'not against France' despite tensions
The president of the Central African Republic said his country wanted good relations with France, in an interview that followed years of tension fuelled by the CAR's rapprochement with Russia.