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World Court to issue opinion in Chagos Islands case on Monday 22 Feb 2019 - 07:37 pm
A demonstrator demanding her return to the Chagos Islands in the Diego Garcia archipelago shouts during a protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London October 22, 2008. Reuters/Andrew Winning
White House looking into Acosta role in sex abuse plea deal 22 Feb 2019 - 05:39 pm
The US flag flies at full staff less than 48 hours after the death of John McCain over the White House, August 27, 2018. Reuters Kevin Lamarque
Thousands of Algerians protest against Bouteflika's re-election bid 22 Feb 2019 - 05:39 pm
Algerian demonstrators hold a placard with the symbol of a man on a wheelchair, during a demonstration against Algeria's president's candidacy for a fifth term, on February 22, 2019 in Algiers. AFP / Ryad Kramdi
A look at Nigeria's top 2 presidential contenders 22 Feb 2019 - 05:32 pm
A billboard with a campaign poster bearing images of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party election candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Peter Obi stands on a road in Abuja on February 19, 2019, ahead of rescheduled general elections. AFP / Piu
Senegal's president Macky Sall seeks 2nd term 22 Feb 2019 - 05:32 pm
Senegal's President and candidate for the upcoming presidential elections Macky Sall greets his supporters during his campaign rally In Guediawaye, Senegal February 20, 2019. Reuters/Sylvain Cherkaoui
Nile basin countries celebrate 20 years of partnership 22 Feb 2019 - 05:32 pm
Workers in a mango farms ride a boat on a branch of the Nile after finishing their work in the Al Qata village, Giza Governorate, on August 27, 2018. AFP/Mohamed el-Shahed
Smollett reactions epitomize polarized state of US politics 22 Feb 2019 - 04:24 pm
Jussie Smollett poses in the photo room at the 2017 BET Awards in Los Angeles, June 25, 2017. Reuters/Danny Moloshok
Venezuela braces for dueling government, opposition concerts 22 Feb 2019 - 09:40 am
Workers set up a platform for the upcoming concert
Syrian official to attend event in Amman next month 22 Feb 2019 - 12:24 am
People walk during a march from the city of Aqaba south of the capital, demanding more employment opportunities, on the highway near Amman, Jordan, February 20, 2019. Reuters/Muhammad Hamed
Deadly Bangladesh fire that killed at least 78 shows lapses in development 22 Feb 2019 - 12:23 am
Flames and smoke rise from building after a fire broke out in an old part of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on February 21, 2019.  AFP
India reiterates plan to stop sharing of excess water with Pakistan: minister 22 Feb 2019 - 12:23 am
Indian commuters make their way through a flooded street after a heavy downpour in Amritsar on February 21, 2019. AFP / Narinder Nanu
Operation to end last IS Syria pocket hits evacuation snag 22 Feb 2019 - 12:23 am
Tractors and trucks remove the rubble from buildings that were heavily damaged during battles between rebel fighters and regime forces, in the former opposition held district of Salaheddin in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on February 11, 2019. AFP /
US Coast Guard officer in mass murder plot to remain jailed 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
Peninsula
Britain softens Brexit stance in latest EU talks 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Labour Party's Shadow Secretary of State for Departing the European Union Keir Starmer leave a meeting with European Union Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier (not pictured) at the EU Commission headquart
Road blocks, strike in Catalonia against separatists' trial 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
People protest during a strike day in Barcelona against the trial of former Catalan separatist leaders held in Madrid, on February 21, 2019. AFP / Lluis Gene
Climate activist Thunberg urges EU to double carbon reduction targets 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
16 year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and Belgian students gather to call for urgent measures to combat climate change during a demonstration in Brussels, Belgium, 21 February 2019. AFP / Aris Oikonomou
Ex-FM Bishop retires in new blow to Australian government 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop (L) walks down the stairs with Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Parliament House in Canberra on February 21, 2019.  AFP / Mark Graham
Pakistani-held Kashmir on alert as tensions with India rise 21 Feb 2019 - 11:20 pm
In this picture taken on February 20, 2019, goods trucks are pictured at the border town of Chakothi in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, some 3 km from Line of Control (LoC).  AFP / Sajjad Qayyum