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Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.

Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but while he did not reach base camp, his client did.

Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.

Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.

In the wake of Yves Sakila's death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge.

Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.

Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.