Report says Africa needs additional investment of $280 billion which will produce more than fourfold return by 2050.

Australian watchdog accuses Google of undermining rivals, preventing competition.

Archbishop's statements show intolerance of Greek Cyprus has not, will not change, says Foreign Ministry statement.

UNCTAD said 2020 was the worst for the Palestinian economy.

Bangladesh has fully vaccinated just about 10% of population, donation of 2.5M Pfizer jabs will bolster efforts.

Bloc pressures German carmaker to pay settlements to nationals of all EU countries, not just Germany.

Emerging markets see rapid GDP growth thanks to stronger consumption and exports, int'l agency says.

Coal, gas prices skyrocketed since government implemented new environmental standards for power generation, says analyst.

Greek, French leaders say agreement is step toward fulfilling vision of European security, strategic autonomy.

China’s top diplomat, NATO chief hold video meeting, discuss bilateral, regional situation.

Outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces move, citing decline in case numbers.

Bombs planted in motorcycle, garbage container detonated simultaneously in northern Jarabulus district.

More than 9,500 minke whales killed in Norway since 1993.

Motion calls for sanctions against Israel, end to arms trade, and ceasing business with illegal settlers.

Cause of blast at apartment complex in Gothenburg still unclear, says local media.

Tokyo to further its cooperation with 3 Quad partners, US, Australia, India, along with ASEAN in cyber security, new document reveals.

Social Democrats’ parliamentary group leader says talks on three-way coalition government could start this week.

Eliminating identified deficiencies in fighting pandemic 'not option' but 'political responsibility,' says Erdogan.

Quake hits island Tuesday in early hours with no injuries recorded so far.

Cooperation with Ankara is possible on common issues such as climate crisis, refugee issue, says Greek premier.

More than 1,000 settlers forced their way into Al-Aqsa complex in recent days to mark Sukkot festival.

Mark Rutte could be under threat of kidnapping by organized criminal groups, reports local media.

Epicenter of earthquake measuring 5.8 on Richter scale was 23km northwest of Arvi in Heraklion, which hit Crete island.

National security adviser to meet with senior leaders on regional, global challenges, says White House.

Administrative detention policy allows Israeli authorities to extend detention of a prisoner without charge or trial.

Message on Ashraf Ghani's verified Facebook page called on world to support, recognize Taliban government.

18 lawmakers with Turkish background elected to 735-seat Bundestag, raising hopes for stronger political participation of migrants.

Azerbaijan expressed its dissatisfaction with illegal crossings but they continued, says country's president.

Issues including economic stability, humanitarian aid efforts, inclusive government in war-torn country on agenda: Cavusoglu.

Iran, IAEA struck deal earlier this month to “service” surveillance cameras at nuclear sites.

Representatives of travel groups say more support needed from government.

Insulate Britain campaign blocks main motorway with police detaining activists.

Situation alarming especially in primary health centers as facilities run out of drugs, official says.

Fuel shortage sees long queues at petrol stations due to panic buying.

‘Regardless of wearing hijab or not, skin color or ethnicity, nobody should go through incident of this sort,’ victim says.

Turkey's national flag carrier increases number of US destinations to 11.

'I have never seen an economy that combines drastic labor shortages with lots of unemployed people,' says Powell.

Women in Pegler Square decry 'pandemic' of gender-based violence in UK after murder of 28-year-old Sabina Nessa.

Protesters in Edinburg demand Scotland to become independent from UK.

EU foreign policy chief assures cooperation towards Rohingya's sustainable repatriation, says Bangladesh Foreign Ministry.

Blast kills multiple people near presidential palace checkpoint, says official on attack claimed by al-Shabaab terror group.

Palestinian resistance group says Israel want Egypt, Turkey, Germany, Qatar to mediate.

Resigned members slam movement’s leadership over "wrong political choices”.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says global strategic environment has ‘indeed deteriorated’.

Mohammad Menfi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on sidelines of UN General Assembly meetings.

Imran Khan address to UN General Assembly touches on Taliban, Kashmir, coronavirus.

US Africa Command reaffirms solidarity with Mali armed forces against violent extremism.

Huawei executive enters into deferred prosecution agreement.

Ministry of Defence paid average of about 3,000 for each civilian death.

30 flights canceled due to danger of ash cloud.

Pre-pandemic GDP level can be reached before end of 2021, one quarter ahead of previous projections, agency says.

19 mountain climbers group Thursday requested emergency help due to bad weather at altitude of 5,400 meters on Mt. Elbrus.

10 planes carrying nearly 1,500 tourists land at Mugla’s Dalaman Airport as UK removes Turkey from COVID-19 travel red list.

Conservative leader Laschet’s CDU/CSU bloc gains 1 point to 23%, Scholz’s SPD stands at 25% in latest poll by ZDF, ahead of elections on Sunday.

Children were placed in detention in Bulgaria, Croatia, Greek Cypriot administration, France, Greece, Poland, says agency.

Former prisoners of Bagram tell Anadolu Agency their time in prison known as 'Afghanistan's Guantanamo Prison'.

Tribal council in eastern Sudan leads protest demanding development project in region.

Turkish recurve archer Mete Gazoz brought his nation its first-ever Olympic medal at Tokyo 2020.

'US supports terrorists, beyond expectation,' says Erdogan.

Diplomats discuss 2-state solution on Cyprus island.

Mevlut Cavusoglu meets with EU's Josep Borrell in New York.

Crackdown includes prohibiting trade, token issuance, banning overseas exchanges' services to Chinese residents.

Ismail en-Nicce battered by Israeli soldiers before being taken to detention center.

Monetary Policy Committee decides to revise bank's monetary policy stance.

Save the Children estimates two children die every week in Al-Hol camp.

Four parties say Saied’s measures enshrine absolute power monopoly.

Boy petitioned court to visit seriously ill grandmother after receiving vaccine.

Impacts of military coup continue to devastate lives, hopes across country, says Michelle Bachelet.

Top EU, US diplomats discuss relations, foreign policy challenges on margins of UN General Assembly.

On Wednesday, Antonov An-26 plane disappeared from flight radars 38 from Khabarovsk region.

Winners will receive medals, diplomas in home countries , Nobel Foundation says.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz says talks with neighboring Iran aimed at confidence building.

Conservative Laschet and Social Democrats’ Scholz are in close race as German election campaign enters in final days.

More than 6,000 evacuated from La Palma Island; 400 hectares of land burned.

Victoria demonstrations show no sign of ending despite nearly 300 arrests, daily COVID-19 cases hitting new record.

Jair Bolsonaro isolates himself at health authority's request after his health minister diagnosed with virus.

Attack in Jalalabad comes days after Daesh/ISIS claimed bombings in eastern city targeting Taliban members.

Experts talk opportunities for regional cooperation between 3 countries.

Motor vehicle registrations in Turkey fell 7.7% year-on-year, says TurkStat.

'Most EU citizens perceive US-Russia, US-China confrontations, deny their own country’s participation in conflict'.

Turkey will no longer be able to afford to welcome any more Afghan refugees, says Erdogan.

Sudanese authorities thwarted coup attempt on Tuesday.

Alberto Fernandez also calls for new global financial architecture, reaffirms his country’s commitment to tackling climate change.

Man-made drought of vaccines ravaging poor countries, says Rodrigo Duterte at UN General Assembly.

No loss of lives or property damage reported so far.

Medicines, medical supplies, fuel running out in Afghanistan, says official.

Washington imposed barriers in wake of 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

New arrivals in England not subject to compulsory hotel quarantine.

Afghan politicians call for inclusive government in meeting with special representatives of Russia, China and Pakistan.

Temblor causes damage to some buildings in capital Melbourne, but no tsunami warning issued.

Global community needs to show stronger will to find political solution to Syrian issue, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Umeno Sumiyama, Koume Kodama are 107 years and 300 days old as of Sept. 1, says Guinness World Records.

Investigation names Sergey Fedotov who worked with 2 other operatives to kill former Russian spy agent, his daughter.

2nd-generation Turkish immigrants Ugur Sahin, Ozlem Tureci honored for rapid development of coronavirus vaccine.

At least 4 people injured, over 60 arrested amid unrest in Australia's second-largest city.

A lot of open questions about pact among Australia, US, UK have to be answered, says Ursula von der Leyen.

6-day festival hosts activities such as seminars, competitions at Ataturk Airport this year as 2020 in shadow of COVID-19 pandemic.

Army says situation under control in Sudan.

Important for EU to have unified stance, speak with one voice, says German minister.

'We are on the edge of an abyss and moving in the wrong direction,' Antonio Guterres warns global leaders.