Human Rights Watch says Israel and Egypt are preventing researchers from entering Gaza to document alleged abuses.
As Jacob Zuma faces backlash over the sacking of ex-finance minister Pravin Gordhan, agency cuts country's rating grade.
As thousands of political prisoners languish in Egyptian prisons, US president says he strongly backs Sisi's leadership.
Second device deactivated as investigators open case on 'terrorism' charges after explosion hits Russian city's metro.
For a better future, South Africans need to unite across class, race and party political lines.
Egypt's Sisi has long been hopeful about Donald Trump's presidency, but his optimism may soon be curbed.
The UK government is trying to scapegoat Silicon Valley companies to hide its own intelligence and security failures.
A five year long look at Wukan, the small fishing village which in 2012 held its first democratic elections in decades.
Nearly 200 cinemas will show the film version of the dystopian classic on Tuesday to encourage political conversation.
Under the new amendment, the courts have the power to try any civilian accused of threatening the security of the state.
Rights group says Israel is blocking access for researchers to Gaza, compromising efforts to document violations.
European observers also report 'pressure on civil servants' in elections won by President Serzh Sarksyan.
The country's former president silenced its media, but with a new government journalists are returning to work.
US funding for rebel groups in northern Syria has been partially restored, opposition sources tell Al Jazeera.
Latest attack highlights increased piracy in the region after Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker last month.
An exploration of the global flavour industry and the mechanics of how we taste.
The Euphrates Shield 'reached its natural limits', but Turkey is not ready to leave Syria, according to analysts.
Remains found 40km south of Cairo could be of Egypt's first attempt to build a smooth-sided pyramid, officials say.
Tropical Cyclone Debbie clears away from Queensland and New South Wales allowing residents to return home.
Moves by the EU to offer Spain a veto over Gibraltar's future trade relations with the bloc triggers fury in the UK.
Custodian and two others arrested after 20 people were stabbed and beaten to death near Punjab's Sargodha.
Norte de Ciudad Juarez wraps up due to ongoing violence against journalists, director says.
To avoid normalising xenophobia journalists should critically analyse narratives, instead of simply reiterating them.
Russia accused of bombing central hospital in Maaret al-Numaan in Idlib province, injuring several people.
Given the increased targeting of reporters and changing media landscape, it is time to discuss the state of journalism.
