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The clock is ticking toward a deadline to meet renewable-energy standards. But USA TODAY's analysis finds local governments banning wind turbines, solar plants.

The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay."

The state of the industry is more dire than ever.

Tens of thousands of Argentinians demonstrate against plans to reverse many employment protections.

Sri Lanka’s parliament overwhelmingly voted to pass a controversial internet regulatory bill that has been highly criticized as a move to stifle freedom of speech in the South Asian country gearing up for presidential election amid an economic crisis.

The online retail giant was found to be keeping detailed data on employee working patterns.

Chris Hayes speaks about the threat posed by Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and why Americans need to hear more about him, even if they hate it.

From a graveyard in Bihar to a mosque in Telangana, India saw multiple attacks and violent incidents on 22 January— the Ram Temple inauguration day.

The $10bn lawsuit from Mexico alleges that US gun manufacturers knowingly fuel cartel violence.

Iran has imposed nationwide bread rations with penalties for bakers breaking the new rules amid the country's worst economic crisis since the birth of the Islamic Republic.

Keeping warm in winter has a high price in North Macedonia. The Balkan country’s historical heritage is being destroyed in order to get at the lignite that’s proving so harmful to people’s health.

Hungary faces diplomatic embarrassment after Turkey swiftly ratified Sweden's NATO bid, leaving Hungary as the sole holdout. Orban’s face-saving attempt to force a gesture from the Swedes received short shrift.

Bigger cars more likely to kill people, release more toxic gas and are outgrowing design of cities

The desert town of Rio Verde Foothills ought to be a lesson in what happens when you buy a home in places without the resources needed for human life.

Huge crowds of protesters are set to descend on cities in Germany this weekend, as demonstrations calling for a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gain momentum.

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

Sierra Leone’s government says former President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in November.

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has signed a new law that gives him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution and prevents opposition leaders living abroad from running in future presidential elections.

The agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.

They found code that killed power to the train and broke a train's compressor: "We are 100% certain of our findings."

Stung by 2008’s oil price spike, Uruguay now produces up to 98% of its electricity from renewables. Can other countries follow suit?

The Black Mambas are South Africa's all-female anti-poaching unit. Watch how they take on wildlife poachers, without guns.

The Louisiana Republican's team previously said it returned all the money it received from a company predominantly owned by Russian nationals in 2018.

Those who track the Christian right told people to worry about this guy. Why didn’t we listen?

A popular periodical featuring essays and nonfiction writing announced that it is suspending operations after 35 years. The announcement followed online chatter that the December cover was an oblique criticism of Xi Jinping.