Residents endure drought, decades of conflict and lower rainfall along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 08:02PM
Photos: Middle East’s Fertile Crescent dries up as rains fail
Amazon to lay off 10,000 people: Report
Cuts will focus on its devices unit, which houses voice-assistant Alexa, as well as retail and human resources units.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 07:38PM
Haiti’s PM sacks top officials as political tensions rise
Ariel Henry dismisses government ministers, commissioner as Canada imposes new sanctions against Haitian gang leader.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 07:02PM
US offers $10m for information on al-Shabab leaders, finances
US seeks information leading to disruption of Somalia-based group's finances as it intensifies attacks.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 06:22PM
Photos: Climate reshapes life for northern gannets on Canada isle
Bonaventure Island just offshore of Quebec offers scientists a rare chance to study climate change effects on seabirds.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 04:55PM
Pakistan bans its official Oscar entry Joyland
The film, which received accolades for the portrayal of a trans love affair, is banned for 'objectionable material'.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 04:07PM
EU, UK sanction dozens of Iranian officials over rights abuses
The coordinated travel bans and asset freezes come after Tehran's widespread use of force against peaceful protesters.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 03:55PM
After Kherson city win, Ukraine faces ‘difficult months’: NATO
The NATO chief assesses the state of war, saying Russia retains significant 'capabilities' and troops.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 03:07PM
Iran court issues first death sentence for protests
Iranian authorities say the sentence was issued to a 'rioter' and handed out prison sentences to others. Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 12:51PM
‘Proof of life’: Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s family told he drank water
Concern for the jailed Egyptian British activist is growing as his hunger strike continues.Story Published at: November 14, 2022 at 12:46PM