Lawyers and rights defenders say pardons of men convicted in killings of 14 Iraqis undoes years-long fight for justice.
Tighter restrictions will be in place across Ontario until at least January 9, as province seeks to curb rising cases.
The country is facing extreme hunger, and aid agencies are warning of dire consequences.
Cisse, who was held hostage for six months earlier this year by an armed group, died in France aged 71, his family says.
PM Abiy Ahmed described Wednesday's attack on a village in western Benishangul-Gumuz region as a 'massacre'.
The boat was carrying passengers when it 'hit a strong wind' and 'went under water', a local official says.
The UK and the EU's newly-minted trade pact will shape their relationship for years, if not generations, to come.
Lyubov Sobol is accused of violently trespassing when she tried to doorstep an alleged secret agent in Moscow this week.
Family hopes men involved in 2002 killing will remain in jail, calling decision to release them 'travesty of justice'.
Police say recreational vehicle exploded in US city early Friday, wounding three people and damaging several buildings.
Rebel coalition says it is calling off three-day ceasefire, already dismissed by government, ahead of general election.
The Dutch violinist known as the 'King of Waltz' discusses how he made classical music accessible to the masses.
In Christmas message, Pope Francis highlights plight of children caught in wars and pleads for COVID vaccines for all.
PM Yoshihide Suga calls for strict quarantine measures at airports and on those returning from the UK.
Turkish president wants to bring ties to a 'better point' but says Israeli policy towards Palestinians is unacceptable.
Election, which was set to take place in August, was delayed because of the pandemic, as new date is set amid violence.
Daily death toll reaches record high, with total fatalities expected to soon reach grim first-wave milestone.
At least three new coronavirus strains have been detected in recent weeks, in the UK, South Africa and Nigeria.
We ask whether the surveillance industry is out of control and discuss climate change with activist Nnimmo Bassey.
Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against new laws they say will threaten their livelihoods.
EU ambassadors give up festivities to inspect details of historic agreement secured between bloc and UK a day earlier.
Muted festivities as millions cancel gatherings in line with social distancing rules.
How many false apologies have echoed through victims’ homes this year, statements that accuse rather than appease?
After 13 years, a Kenyan court ruled in favour of four victims of sexual assault during the 2007 post-election violence.
Ex-PM says he was unaware that his office had subsidised cherry blossom viewing parties for his supporters.
