US bans palm oil imports from Malaysian producer FGV

US customs agency ban follows probe into forced labour allegations; FGV says it upholds labour standards.
US bans palm oil imports from Malaysian producer FGV
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COVID-19: UN calls for more support for ‘people’s vaccine’ plan

A total of 168 countries join UN's COVID-19 vaccine plan as UK, Canada and Germany pledge nearly $1bn in funds.
COVID-19: UN calls for more support for ‘people’s vaccine’ plan
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Police deployed as restive Hong Kong marks China’s National Day

While leader Carrie Lam hails 'return to peace', riot police hit streets to deter expected pro-democracy march.
Police deployed as restive Hong Kong marks China’s National Day
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Putin, Macron call for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as deaths mount

Armenia, Azerbaijan reject calls for negotiations and Russia's offer to host talks as fear of broader conflict emerges.
Putin, Macron call for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as deaths mount
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Seagram liquor heiress jailed for role in US sex-trafficking ring

Clare Bronfman handed 81-month term for involvement in group that allegedly enslaved women for sex with its leader.
Seagram liquor heiress jailed for role in US sex-trafficking ring
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Sanctions against Belarus stall as US awaits EU consensus

EU had pledged to impose sanctions on Belarus but Cyprus has blocked the move until it also sanctions on Turkey.
Sanctions against Belarus stall as US awaits EU consensus
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Bushfire danger: Smoke puts lives of mothers and babies at risk

Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies.
Bushfire danger: Smoke puts lives of mothers and babies at risk
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China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives

The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23.
China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives
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Trump set to miss required deadline for 2021 refugee quota

Without a new admissions quota, the US refugee resettlement programme will not be able to take in new refugees.
Trump set to miss required deadline for 2021 refugee quota
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James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation

Comey says probe was 'necessary' as Republicans in the US Senate seek to blame him for FBI missteps.
James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation
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US airlines urged to delay layoffs, relief deal might be in sight

US airlines have been pleading for a second $25bn bailout that would protect jobs for another six months.
US airlines urged to delay layoffs, relief deal might be in sight
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Argentina’s Quino, creator of ‘Mafalda’ comic, dies

Quino was among the most-translated Argentine authors, receiving honours and awards for his work across the globe.
Argentina’s Quino, creator of ‘Mafalda’ comic, dies
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Asian factories have been busy, a plus for the global economy

Manufacturing data from China and Japan show growing demand for exports, but jobs remain under pressure.
Asian factories have been busy, a plus for the global economy
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Chuseok goes virtual as S Koreans give up traditional reunions

Fewer visits to relatives planned as authorities urge people to avoid travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chuseok goes virtual as S Koreans give up traditional reunions
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Kuwait swears in new emir after Sheikh Sabah’s death

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah sworn in to receive the body of his half-brother Sheikh Sabah, who died on Tuesday.
Kuwait swears in new emir after Sheikh Sabah’s death
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2,300 Armenian soldiers ‘neutralised’, says Azerbaijan: Live news

Azerbaijan defence ministry claims 2,300 Armenian troops have been killed or wounded since Sunday, Anadolu reports.
2,300 Armenian soldiers ‘neutralised’, says Azerbaijan: Live news
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Israel passes law to limit protests during coronavirus lockdown

Critics say law aimed at silencing demonstrations over Netanyahu's alleged corruption and his handling of the pandemic.
Israel passes law to limit protests during coronavirus lockdown
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Clemency for the Taliban will not lead to peace in Afghanistan

Impunity only encourages armed groups to continue with their violence against the civilian population.
Clemency for the Taliban will not lead to peace in Afghanistan
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Indian court acquits all accused in Babri mosque demolition case

All 32 accused, including BJP leaders, acquitted as the court says the demolition of the mosque was not preplanned.
Indian court acquits all accused in Babri mosque demolition case
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Higher taxes, fairer society: UK survey shows desire for equality

Authors of new report call for radical change to economy, recognition of unpaid care work, usually done by women.
Higher taxes, fairer society: UK survey shows desire for equality
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UK, Canada impose sanctions on Belarus’s Lukashenko

Sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko are the first to be implemented by major Western powers over the crisis in Belarus.
UK, Canada impose sanctions on Belarus’s Lukashenko
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More than 60 million Indians may have caught coronavirus: Study

India's infections are 10 times the official figure, the country's lead pandemic agency says, citing a nationwide study.
More than 60 million Indians may have caught coronavirus: Study
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Trump, Biden battle in ‘ugly’ first US election debate

Interruptions, personal attacks dominate televised US election debate between presidential rivals
Trump, Biden battle in ‘ugly’ first US election debate
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Analysis: Trump’s debate gift to Joe Biden

Trump set a low bar for Biden in their first debate, after months of calling him 'Sleepy Joe'.
Analysis: Trump’s debate gift to Joe Biden
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Toxins in plastic blamed for health, environment hazards

Report warns exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday consumer goods could result in cancers, damage to immune system.
Toxins in plastic blamed for health, environment hazards
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During debate, Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy

US President Donald Trump dodges and deflects when asked whether he is willing to condemn white supremacists.
During debate, Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy
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With attendances plunging, Disney plans to lay off 28,000 workers

Disney's parks unit head describes move as 'heartbreaking', blames coronavirus and California regulations.
With attendances plunging, Disney plans to lay off 28,000 workers
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Gundam entrances millions as giant robot steps out in Yokohama

The 18-metre robot is the centrepiece of the Gundam Factory Yokohama, which is set to open in December.
Gundam entrances millions as giant robot steps out in Yokohama
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Pompeo to visit Japan, S Korea and Mongolia next week

US secretary of state's East Asia visit is expected to focus heavily on China and North Korea.
Pompeo to visit Japan, S Korea and Mongolia next week
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Azerbaijan, Armenia reject talks as Karabakh conflict widens

UN Security Council expresses concern about the clashes, as Guterres calls for halt in fighting.
Azerbaijan, Armenia reject talks as Karabakh conflict widens
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Indigenous people sceptical of Indonesia mapping project

Communities, which are on front lines of land disputes, say they have been left out of mapping project.
Indigenous people sceptical of Indonesia mapping project
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Kenya’s women entrepreneurs lack access to capital, study finds

Women face pay and promotion disparities as well as obstacles in accessing information, technology and finance.
Kenya’s women entrepreneurs lack access to capital, study finds
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North Korea tells UN it now has ‘effective war deterrent’

North Korea is struggling under international sanctions imposed for its nuclear and ballistic missiles programmes.
North Korea tells UN it now has ‘effective war deterrent’
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US presidential debate live updates: Trump, Biden’s first clash

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in Cleveland, Ohio, for their first of three debates.
US presidential debate live updates: Trump, Biden’s first clash
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Lockheed Martin ‘mishandled toxins’, causing illness: US lawsuits

Two lawsuits filed in US state of Florida allege defence company mishandled disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Lockheed Martin ‘mishandled toxins’, causing illness: US lawsuits
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Russia urges Turkey to back ceasefire effort

Moscow names Turkey, which has thrown support behind Azerbaijan, in call for peace as deadly fighting rages.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Russia urges Turkey to back ceasefire effort
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India races to build border roads, bridges to match China

India is bolstering its infrastructure along the Himalayan border following deadly border tensions with China.
India races to build border roads, bridges to match China
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China firm claims faster COVID-19 tests, targets global sales

Coyote says its machine is already certified by the EU and Australia, as it seeks similar status from the US and WHO.
China firm claims faster COVID-19 tests, targets global sales
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Can we trust the polls? | Start Here

Biden leads the polls, but they got it wrong in 2016. The man who’s picked every president since ’84 weighs in.
Can we trust the polls? | Start Here
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South Korea claims slain official tried to defect to North Korea

But the man's brother calls claim a 'fiction' and accuses Seoul of framing him after failing to come to his rescue.
South Korea claims slain official tried to defect to North Korea
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India: Dalit woman dies weeks after gang rape triggering protest

The 19-year-old victim was gang raped by four men in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras town.
India: Dalit woman dies weeks after gang rape triggering protest
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Pakistan, Afghanistan shake hands as they aim to end mistrust

Islamabad and Kabul, which have often gone through periods of mistrust, call for a new era of bilateral ties.
Pakistan, Afghanistan shake hands as they aim to end mistrust
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Antifa and America’s revamped Red Scare

The far right has been shown to pose a far greater danger, so why are so many Americans afraid of anti-fascists?
Antifa and America’s revamped Red Scare
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Nagorno-Karabakh clashes continue, prompting emergency UN talks

As violence extends into a third day, international community steps up with dozens reported killed and hundreds wounded.
Nagorno-Karabakh clashes continue, prompting emergency UN talks
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Scientist behind Sputnik V vaccine defends Russian strategy

Alexander Gintsburg says 'people dying just like during war' amid coronavirus pandemic as he backs speedy rollout.
Scientist behind Sputnik V vaccine defends Russian strategy
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UAE to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024, tweets PM

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum says his country plans to send an unmanned Emirati-made lunar rover to the moon.
UAE to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024, tweets PM
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Saudi Arabia says it took down ‘terrorist cell’ trained by Iran

Riyadh says it busted a 'terror cell' that had received training from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 people.
Saudi Arabia says it took down ‘terrorist cell’ trained by Iran
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Illicit money flows from Africa near $89bn, UN study says

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's estimate is its most comprehensive to date for Africa.
Illicit money flows from Africa near $89bn, UN study says
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Nagorno-Karabakh battles continue for a third day: Live news

Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the latest military escalation between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the disputed region.
Nagorno-Karabakh battles continue for a third day: Live news
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Why electoral reform matters: Lessons for the US, from Kenya

On the eve of a poll that many believe 'could break America', the US can learn a lot from Kenya's election woes.
Why electoral reform matters: Lessons for the US, from Kenya
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Australia sends troops to help contain coronavirus on cargo ship

At least 17 of the 21 crew members of an ore carrier, which last changed crews in Manila, tested positive for COVID-19.
Australia sends troops to help contain coronavirus on cargo ship
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Amnesty to halt work in India after its ‘account frozen’

Rights body says it shut its operations due to a continuing government crackdown over the last two years.
Amnesty to halt work in India after its ‘account frozen’
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Japan’s NTT considers taking mobile unit private in $38bn deal

PM Suga's attempt to push cuts in telecommunications rates could lead to largest-ever offer for a Japanese firm.
Japan’s NTT considers taking mobile unit private in $38bn deal
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More troops killed as clashes rage in Nagorno-Karabakh

Fiercest fighting in more than a quarter of a century rages in Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave, killing dozens.
More troops killed as clashes rage in Nagorno-Karabakh
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‘He was always your first fan’: Remembering COVID-19 victims

As the global death toll from the coronavirus passes one million, Al Jazeera remembers some of those who have died.
‘He was always your first fan’: Remembering COVID-19 victims
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Global coronavirus death toll exceeds one million

COVID-19 first emerged late last year in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds one million
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David Daoud Wright re-sentenced for plot to kill Pamela Geller

David Daoud Wright ordered to 30 years in prison for conspiring to kill Pamela Geller, an anti-Muslim public figure.
David Daoud Wright re-sentenced for plot to kill Pamela Geller
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‘I just want my husband’s remains to be returned to us’

Working on a deep sea fishing vessel was already dangerous, but the pandemic has made a bad situation worse.
‘I just want my husband’s remains to be returned to us’
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IFRC President: ‘We can’t afford to ignore the climate crisis’

#AJOpinion hears from IFRC President Francesco Rocca on coronavirus and climate change.
IFRC President: ‘We can’t afford to ignore the climate crisis’
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WHO COVID Debrief on kids going back to school

Is it safe to send your children back to school? WHO's Dr Abdi Mahamud explains.
WHO COVID Debrief on kids going back to school
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Historical grievances with dangerous potential

Much will depend on how Russia and Turkey act as Armenia and Azerbaijan renew conflict, say analysts.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Historical grievances with dangerous potential
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China holds simultaneous military drills in four seas: Report

China holds drills periodically, though multiple exercises happening at the same time are rare.
China holds simultaneous military drills in four seas: Report
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Turkey ‘indicts six more Saudis’ over Jamal Khashoggi murder

Istanbul prosecutors seek life imprisonment for two suspects and up to five years in jail for four others, report says.
Turkey ‘indicts six more Saudis’ over Jamal Khashoggi murder
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Pakistan opposition leader arrested in corruption case

PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is the latest high-profile figure to be arrested as part of PM Khan's anti-corruption drive.
Pakistan opposition leader arrested in corruption case
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Pompeo visits Greece in bid to ease East Med tensions

US secretary of state's trip comes amid tensions between Athens and Ankara over maritime boundaries, drilling rights.
Pompeo visits Greece in bid to ease East Med tensions
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Japan issues suicide warning after death of Miss Sherlock actress

Yuko Takeuchi's death comes close on the heels of recent cases of other Japanese celebrities taking their own lives.
Japan issues suicide warning after death of Miss Sherlock actress
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Azerbaijan denies Turkey sent it fighters from Syria

Denial after Armenian envoy to Russia says some 4,000 fighters from Syria were fighting after being deployed by Turkey.
Azerbaijan denies Turkey sent it fighters from Syria
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Why you should care about conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Clashes erupt periodically in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the latest crisis has raised fears of an all-out war.
Why you should care about conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
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Aryeh Neier: My memories of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The veteran human rights activist describes his friend and how desperately she wanted to outlive Trump's presidency.
Aryeh Neier: My memories of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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South Korea’s Moon calls for return of inter-Korean army hotlines

Moon says hotline to Pyongyang could prevent unexpected incidents like recent shooting of South Korean official.
South Korea’s Moon calls for return of inter-Korean army hotlines
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One in four children could miss school after Beirut blast: IRC

Aid group International Rescue Committee warns 'far fewer children' will enroll in schools this academic year.
One in four children could miss school after Beirut blast: IRC
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Nagorno-Karabakh battles rage for second day: Live news

Live coverage of the continuing fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed Caucasus region.
Nagorno-Karabakh battles rage for second day: Live news
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Trump’s Kosovo-Serbia normalisation deal is all about Israel

The deal is not a 'historic breakthrough', but another stab in the back of the Palestinian people.
Trump’s Kosovo-Serbia normalisation deal is all about Israel
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A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic

Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis.
A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic
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‘The future is uncertain’: India coronavirus cases top 6 million

India is on course to overtake the US in the coming weeks as the country with the most coronavirus cases.
‘The future is uncertain’: India coronavirus cases top 6 million
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How a Bollywood star’s death case took a ‘misogynistic spiral’

The death of a Bollywood actor has transfixed India with media accused of vilifying the actor's girlfreind.
How a Bollywood star’s death case took a ‘misogynistic spiral’
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COVID-19 cases in Australia’s Victoria fall as lockdown eases

Victoria has five new COVID-19 cases, three deaths on Monday, while New South Wales has zero cases in last two days.
COVID-19 cases in Australia’s Victoria fall as lockdown eases
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Big Hit IPO proves dynamite as BTS label priced at top of range

Shares of Big Hit Entertainment priced at 135,000 won each, at the top of the range for the initial public offering.
Big Hit IPO proves dynamite as BTS label priced at top of range
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World leaders call for end to clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh

Growing concern that Armenia and Azerbaijan could return to war over disputed territory after dozens killed.
World leaders call for end to clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh
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US judge suspends Trump’s TikTok download ban

Ban was due to come into effect at midnight, with US claiming the video app poses threat to national security.
US judge suspends Trump’s TikTok download ban
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Greece reports first COVID-19 refugee death since pandemic began

The 61-year-old Afghan father of two died in hospital in Athens where he had been receiving treatment.
Greece reports first COVID-19 refugee death since pandemic began
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Greece urges Turkey to probe ‘flag vandalism’ in disputed waters

Turkey's research vessel deployment accompanied by warships in the eastern Mediterranean ignited tensions with Greece.
Greece urges Turkey to probe ‘flag vandalism’ in disputed waters
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Qatar Airways gets $2bn state aid as losses grow amid COVID-19

Carrier blames pandemic, liquidation of shares in Air Italy, and boycott by Gulf neighbours for near doubling of losses.
Qatar Airways gets $2bn state aid as losses grow amid COVID-19
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Egypt’s el-Sisi warns of instability after protest calls

President thanks Egyptians for not heeding calls for anti-government protests as dozens demonstrate for more than week.
Egypt’s el-Sisi warns of instability after protest calls
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Analysis: How Trump’s Supreme Court pick is politically risky

By drawing attention to controversial issues, Trump could be handing the Democrats political gifts.
Analysis: How Trump’s Supreme Court pick is politically risky
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Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave

Authorities mobilising to implement restrictions across the country as alarm sounds on rising coronavirus cases.
Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave
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Iran and Iraq agree to boost ties in high-level meetings

Iraq's Foreign Minister visits Tehran to discuss political and economic ties, as well as the US role in the region.
Iran and Iraq agree to boost ties in high-level meetings
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Will Trump give up power if he loses?

President Trump has not committed to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses election to Democratic rival Joe Biden.
Will Trump give up power if he loses?
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Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain: Customs

Containers were meant to carry used mattresses, carpets and rugs, but had also contained hospital waste, officials said.
Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain: Customs
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Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: How the world reacted

Heavy fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces broke out in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: How the world reacted
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Why does American travel writing erase Black people?

Travel writing has long gone hand-in-hand with Western imperialism, and some of its tropes remain in guidebooks today.
Why does American travel writing erase Black people?
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Nagorno-Karabakh dispute: Armenia, Azerbaijan standoff explained

Decades-old tensions erupt again into fighting, prompting fears of a major escalation.
Nagorno-Karabakh dispute: Armenia, Azerbaijan standoff explained
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Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Live news

Al Jazeera's live coverage of the latest military escalation in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Live news
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China: Carbon monoxide kills 16 trapped coal miners

One survivor taken to hospital after excessively high levels of carbon monoxide kill workers at Chongqing mine.
China: Carbon monoxide kills 16 trapped coal miners
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Switzerland votes on curbing immigration from EU nations

Swiss voters cast their ballots on right-wing proposal to end free movement of workers between Switzerland and the EU.
Switzerland votes on curbing immigration from EU nations
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Yemen gov’t, Houthis agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners: Sources

Sources say the warring sides have agreed to the largest prisoner swap so far in bid to revive peace process.
Yemen gov’t, Houthis agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners: Sources
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Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan over disputed region

Armenia says Azerbaijan attacked civilian settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh in the worst clashes since 2016.
Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan over disputed region
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The power of smell: Learning to feel through scent

My enhanced sense of smell means my olfactory memory bank overflows while other memories are an incomplete painting.
The power of smell: Learning to feel through scent
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North Korea warns of tensions during search for shot South Korean

Pyongyang says incident should not have happened, South Korea mobilises dozens of naval vessels to find man's remains.
North Korea warns of tensions during search for shot South Korean
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North Korea warns of tensions during search of slain South Korean

Pyongyang says incident should not have happened as South Korea mobilises dozens of naval vessels to find man's remains.
North Korea warns of tensions during search of slain South Korean
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Yangon under strain as Myanmar coronavirus cases surge

Rising case numbers in the country's west quickly spread elsewhere and infection numbers have doubled every week.
Yangon under strain as Myanmar coronavirus cases surge
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Modi offers India’s COVID-19 vaccine capacity to ‘all humanity’

Prime minister says India moving ahead with third-phase trial before mass production as country's cases, deaths surge.
Modi offers India’s COVID-19 vaccine capacity to ‘all humanity’
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France’s Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko ‘has to go’

EU refuses to recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president of ex-Soviet republic as Minsk slams foreign intervention.
France’s Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko ‘has to go’
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu despite coronavirus lockdown

Protesters say attempt to block them was one motivation for them coming out on the streets for the 14th week in a row.
Israelis protest against Netanyahu despite coronavirus lockdown
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Iranian president accuses US of ‘savagery’ after new sanctions

Americans have inflicted $150bn of damage on the people of Iran with sanctions, its president says.
Iranian president accuses US of ‘savagery’ after new sanctions
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CAR President Touadera announces candidacy for December election

Touadera was elected in February 2016 but has since struggled to stem vicious intercommunal violence.
CAR President Touadera announces candidacy for December election
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UN condemns clashes in Libya capital, urges security reforms

UNSMIL expressed 'great concern' over fighting in the eastern suburb of Tajoura.
UN condemns clashes in Libya capital, urges security reforms
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UAE suspended from equestrian competitions for breaking rules

UAE suspended across all FEI disciplines until new year and endurance events until end of March for circumventing rules.
UAE suspended from equestrian competitions for breaking rules
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Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe

Flight recorders of military plane found day after it crashed, killing 26, as president orders impartial investigation.
Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe
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Togo prime minister and government resign

Togo was due for political reshuffle since President Gnassingbe's re-election but changes were delayed by COVID-19.
Togo prime minister and government resign
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Attackers kill at least 15 people in western Ethiopia

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission expresses alarm over surge in attacks against civilians in the region.
Attackers kill at least 15 people in western Ethiopia
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Thai protests: Taking on the monarchy, breaking through taboos

Student activists in Thailand speak the unspeakable as they demand reforms to the monarchy.
Thai protests: Taking on the monarchy, breaking through taboos
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Why is President Bolsonaro’s popularity on the rise in Brazil?

Despite downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19, Brazil's president's approval rating is at its highest since he took office.
Why is President Bolsonaro’s popularity on the rise in Brazil?
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Canada charges man for lying about joining ISIL

Shehroze Chaudhry was arrested after allegedly lying about having a role with ISIL, performing execution-style killings.
Canada charges man for lying about joining ISIL
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Bollywood star Deepika Padukone questioned in India drugs probe

Top actress questioned by the narcotics agency that is probing the film industry's alleged links with drug peddlers.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone questioned in India drugs probe
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Lebanon PM-designate steps down amid impasse over gov’t formation

Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from 'the task of forming the government'.
Lebanon PM-designate steps down amid impasse over gov’t formation
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Armenia opposition leader placed in detention

Prosecutors accuse Gagik Tsarukyan of financial crimes, including 'vote buying' during 2017 parliamentary election.
Armenia opposition leader placed in detention
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Sabah election: Polls open in key test for Malaysia’s Muhyiddin

A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls.
Sabah election: Polls open in key test for Malaysia’s Muhyiddin
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WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready

With coronavirus fatalities nearing 1 million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic.
WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready
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African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll

Former president's candidacy was rejected on grounds he was handed a 20-year jail term by Ivorian court last November.
African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll
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The false promise of early elections in Iraq

Without major reform, the 2021 parliamentary vote in Iraq will not bring the major changes the Iraqi people demand.
The false promise of early elections in Iraq
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Japan’s Suga tells UN Tokyo is ‘determined’ to host Olympics

New PM Yoshihide Suga says Japan is determined to host Olympics 'as proof humanity has defeated' COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan’s Suga tells UN Tokyo is ‘determined’ to host Olympics
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S Korea demands Pyongyang further probe official’s death at sea

Seoul says it will call for a joint probe into killing, which drew a rare apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
S Korea demands Pyongyang further probe official’s death at sea
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One ‘killed’ in Egypt as protestors demand el-Sisi resign

Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during 'Friday of rage' protests.
One ‘killed’ in Egypt as protestors demand el-Sisi resign
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Oregon governor sending state police to Portland for protests

US city of Portland has been shaken by protests for more than three months following the police killing of George Floyd.
Oregon governor sending state police to Portland for protests
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AOC withdraws from Yitzhak Rabin commemoration after criticism

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will not attend event for former Israeli prime minister, her office says.
AOC withdraws from Yitzhak Rabin commemoration after criticism
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Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for US Supreme Court: Reports

US president will name the conservative judge to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US media are reporting.
Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for US Supreme Court: Reports
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Sea ice and a China surprise: Climate losses and gains

As Arctic ice shrinks to near-record-minimum, China's plan to reach carbon neutrality provides a rare glimmer of hope.
Sea ice and a China surprise: Climate losses and gains
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Egypt braces for fresh anti-Sisi protests

Authorities tighten security, step up arrests as demonstrators prepare to take part in 'Friday of Anger' rallies.
Egypt braces for fresh anti-Sisi protests
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Floods-hit Sudan facing ‘unprecedented challenges’, UN warns

Nearly 830,000 people affected, 120 killed as rain and flooding continue to pose 'unprecedented challenges', UN says.
Floods-hit Sudan facing ‘unprecedented challenges’, UN warns
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Hounded in the US, TikTok is also facing scrutiny in Australia

The video-sharing app has downplayed links between its parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese Communist Party.
Hounded in the US, TikTok is also facing scrutiny in Australia
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Turkey orders dozens of arrests including opposition mayor

Warrants relate to 2014 protests in Turkey sparked by the seizure of mainly Kurdish Syrian town of Kobane by ISIL.
Turkey orders dozens of arrests including opposition mayor
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GNA head says fragile Libya peace at risk by rival forces

Head of UN-brokered gov't says rival forces in the east have not shown desire to cooperate amid efforts to hold vote.
GNA head says fragile Libya peace at risk by rival forces
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Indian farmers block roads, railways over farm bills

Farmers organise protests across several states against gov't move to open agriculture to corporate sector.
Indian farmers block roads, railways over farm bills
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In Zimbabwe’s overcrowded prisons, fear of COVID-19 spreads

Jacob Ngarivhume and Hopewell Chin'ono decry crammed conditions, lack of essential iems to protect against COVID-19.
In Zimbabwe’s overcrowded prisons, fear of COVID-19 spreads
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Tears at Boohoo? UK clothing chain criticised for labour issues

Independent review conducted after reports that contractors were paying workers less than minimum wage.
Tears at Boohoo? UK clothing chain criticised for labour issues
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G7 to back debt freeze extension for poor nations: Report

The group's finance ministers are to discuss a six-month extension of a programme to help world's poorest countries.
G7 to back debt freeze extension for poor nations: Report
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Malaysia power struggle set to drag on as king recuperates

Opposition leader's meeting with King Sultan Abdullah cancelled after monarch taken to hospital for observation.
Malaysia power struggle set to drag on as king recuperates
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I Coast: Ouattara slams rivals’ presidential bids as provocation

Incumbent condemns ex-president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-rebel chief Guillaume Soro for trying to contest upcoming polls.
I Coast: Ouattara slams rivals’ presidential bids as provocation
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Australia’s Forgotten Bushfire Survivors

101 East follows Australia's bushfire victims as they struggle to survive and rebuild months after disaster struck.
Australia’s Forgotten Bushfire Survivors
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Hong Kong legislators protest against China’s arrest of activists

Pro-democracy politicians call for the release of 12 Hong Kong activists arrested at sea by Chinese authorities.
Hong Kong legislators protest against China’s arrest of activists
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‘Very sorry’: Kim Jong Un apologises for killing of South Korean

South Korean official went missing on Monday and Seoul said he had been shot and his body burned.
‘Very sorry’: Kim Jong Un apologises for killing of South Korean
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UN body advises Pakistan to stop issuing pilots’ licenses: Report

Advice comes after Pakistan opened a probe into allegations that many airline pilots have been issued fake credentials.
UN body advises Pakistan to stop issuing pilots’ licenses: Report
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Taiwan says 46 incidents involving Chinese planes in last 9 days

Tension between China and Taiwan has intensified since President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected in a landslide in January.
Taiwan says 46 incidents involving Chinese planes in last 9 days
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Record COVID-19 cases in France, UK; ‘Tough weeks ahead’ in Spain

Paris hospitals reduce surgeries and protests flare in Madrid over resources for primary care staff.
Record COVID-19 cases in France, UK; ‘Tough weeks ahead’ in Spain
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Rio postpones world-famous Carnival over COVID-19

Samba schools say event cannot take place while Brazil grapples with world's second-deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.
Rio postpones world-famous Carnival over COVID-19
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Australia’s latest economic stimulus: Easing bank lending rules

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says credit flows will be crucial to help Australia's economy recover from the pandemic.
Australia’s latest economic stimulus: Easing bank lending rules
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World in disarray: Angry exchanges at top UN meeting on COVID-19

UN chief warns he fears the worst if world handles climate the same way as the pandemic.
World in disarray: Angry exchanges at top UN meeting on COVID-19
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Ex-Cambridge Analytica head banned from running firms in UK

UK state agency blackballs Alexander Nix for letting now-defunct Cambridge Analytica staff offer 'unethical services'.
Ex-Cambridge Analytica head banned from running firms in UK
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Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts

Florida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result.
Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts
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‘King Kazu’ sets new football record after Japan appearance

The 53-year-old became the oldest player to appear in Japan's top flight, eclipsing the previous record by eight years.
‘King Kazu’ sets new football record after Japan appearance
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How do we tackle an ‘infodemic’ amid a pandemic?

From harmful health advice to rumours and conspiracy theories, disinformation is hampering the fight against COVID-19.
How do we tackle an ‘infodemic’ amid a pandemic?
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Carbon capture: The tech that could make or break climate goals

Top energy body says it will be 'virtually impossible' to meet carbon reduction targets without boost in carbon storage.
Carbon capture: The tech that could make or break climate goals
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Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong arrested for 2019 ‘illegal assembly’

Prominent democracy activist slams his brief arrest as a 'notorious abuse' of the criminal justice system.
Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong arrested for 2019 ‘illegal assembly’
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Asia Pacific hardest hit by COVID-19, climate-related disasters

IFRC says vast majority of people hit by 'double jeopardy' of COVID-19 and climate disasters were in the Asia Pacific.
Asia Pacific hardest hit by COVID-19, climate-related disasters
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UK to host ‘human challenge’ trials for COVID-19 vaccines

In January, volunteers will be deliberately infected with coronavirus to test effectiveness of vaccine candidates.
UK to host ‘human challenge’ trials for COVID-19 vaccines
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UK Chancellor Sunak under pressure to spend more to prop up jobs

Government's furlough protection scheme may be extended, but only to the worst-hit sectors of the British economy.
UK Chancellor Sunak under pressure to spend more to prop up jobs
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Why India’s ‘historic’ new labour laws may not work for workers

New regulations aim to protect workers and cut red tape, but labour groups say many in the informal sector lose out.
Why India’s ‘historic’ new labour laws may not work for workers
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Police in Australia’s Victoria criticised over COVID-19 response

Human Rights Watch says police engaged in 'abusive practices' during pandemic that raise human rights concerns.
Police in Australia’s Victoria criticised over COVID-19 response
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Amnesty urges EU to rethink Libya cooperation over refugee abuse

New report by rights watchdog details horrors endured by detained refugees and migrants in the North African country.
Amnesty urges EU to rethink Libya cooperation over refugee abuse
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Pakistan’s opposition takes blunt aim at country’s military

Opposition parties unite to launch new anti-government movement, but analysts are sceptical it can unseat PM Khan.
Pakistan’s opposition takes blunt aim at country’s military
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In Pictures: Protests in US after Breonna Taylor decision

Demonstrators pour onto the streets of several cities across US, chanting “Say her name” and “No justice, no peace”.
In Pictures: Protests in US after Breonna Taylor decision
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Gravity takes over as Asia stocks fall from highs, follow US drop

Comments by US Federal Reserve officials suggest recovery from pandemic-led economic shock is proving to be weak.
Gravity takes over as Asia stocks fall from highs, follow US drop
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China running 380 detention centres in Xinjiang: Researchers

Australian study finds camps have expanded, despite claims that Uighurs were being released.
China running 380 detention centres in Xinjiang: Researchers
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The British coastal communities doomed to become climate refugees

How coastal villages in the UK are dealing with an uncertain future, as their homes are lost to rising seas.
The British coastal communities doomed to become climate refugees
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‘Not justice’: Anger in Louisville after Breonna Taylor charges

Two police officers shot after grand jury decides not to pursue murder or manslaughter charge in 26-year-old's death.
‘Not justice’: Anger in Louisville after Breonna Taylor charges
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Integrity of Myanmar polls questioned amid conflict, pandemic

Observers say conflict, coronavirus lockdown and restrictions to information pose hurdles to electoral process.
Integrity of Myanmar polls questioned amid conflict, pandemic
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Chinese-owned TikTok asks US judge to block Trump’s download ban

Chinese media have denounced pressure by the US on TikTok's owner to sell the popular app to American firms.
Chinese-owned TikTok asks US judge to block Trump’s download ban
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Bollywood star Deepika Padukone summoned by police in drugs probe

The death of actor Sushant Singh has sparked a media storm with some calling for wider probe into 'drugs mafia'.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone summoned by police in drugs probe
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Japan and S Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on N Korea: PM

Yoshihide Suga says it is time to mend frayed ties in call with South Korea's president Moon Jae-in.
Japan and S Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on N Korea: PM
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North Korea shot, burned body of missing S Korean official: Seoul

South Korea condemns 'brutal' killing of fishery official and urges Pyongyang to punish those involved in the incident.
North Korea shot, burned body of missing S Korean official: Seoul
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Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions

Beleaguered leader urges end to 'coercive measures' while opposition leader calls for 'decisive action' to oust Maduro.
Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions
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Britain finally launches COVID-19 app in England and Wales

Launch is four months behind schedule and comes as cases soar to levels not seen since May.
Britain finally launches COVID-19 app in England and Wales
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Thailand royalists rally against calls for amending constitution

Hundreds march to oppose calls from anti-government protesters as parliament meets to consider amendments.
Thailand royalists rally against calls for amending constitution
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The ashes of Moria refugee camp could poison European politics

Urgent action is needed to protect refugees and avoid further disaster on Lesbos island and elsewhere in Greece.
The ashes of Moria refugee camp could poison European politics
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Lukashenko inaugurated secretly amid protests, sanctions threat

Embattled leader, who has run Belarus for 26 years, holds unannounced ceremony as anti gov't demonstrations continue.
Lukashenko inaugurated secretly amid protests, sanctions threat
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Beta weakens to tropical depression as it crosses Texas coast

Beta is the first storm named for a Greek letter to make landfall in the continental US.
Beta weakens to tropical depression as it crosses Texas coast
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Pompeo seeks Sudan breakthrough before US presidential election

Sudan's new government is urgently seeking to be removed from the US blacklist of 'state sponsors of terrorism'.
Pompeo seeks Sudan breakthrough before US presidential election
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France backs Saad Hariri’s proposal to end political deadlock

Amid delay in forming gov't following blast, ex-Lebanese PM suggests naming independent Shia candidate for finance post.
France backs Saad Hariri’s proposal to end political deadlock
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Bilkis: Anti-CAA protester among TIME’s most influential people

The 82-year-old Bilkis was honored by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
Bilkis: Anti-CAA protester among TIME’s most influential people
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Alexey Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days

Doctors at German hospital believe Kremlin critic could make a full recovery from alleged poisoning attack.
Alexey Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days
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Asian battery makers zapped by Tesla’s plans to slash costs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says company is planning on launching a $25,000 car - its cheapest yet - in about three years.
Asian battery makers zapped by Tesla’s plans to slash costs
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Some freed Taliban returned to battlefield: Top Afghan official

Abdullah Abdullah says a number of freed prisoners have taken up arms in contravention of the February peace agreement.
Some freed Taliban returned to battlefield: Top Afghan official
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India building collapse toll tops 30 as rescue efforts continue

Officials say at least eight people are still missing as rescue personnel battle rain in search for survivors.
India building collapse toll tops 30 as rescue efforts continue
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‘War will benefit no one’: Global concern over US-China tensions

UN chief warns against a new Cold War between US and China as world leaders decry growing superpower rivalry.
‘War will benefit no one’: Global concern over US-China tensions
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Gallup poll says world becoming less tolerant of migrants

Seven European countries - led by North Macedonia, Hungary, Serbia and Croatia - are the least-accepting countries.
Gallup poll says world becoming less tolerant of migrants
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Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage

Year-round pilgrimage to begin from October 4, seven months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage
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‘Great challenges’: Huawei chairman says US sanctions are hurting

Chinese telecoms giant urges US to reconsider restrictions, which Trump imposed, accusing Huawei of helping Beijing spy.
‘Great challenges’: Huawei chairman says US sanctions are hurting
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Why Indian farmers are protesting against new farm bills

Government move to reform agricultural marketing has sparked protests, with critics calling the move 'pro-corporate'.
Why Indian farmers are protesting against new farm bills
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Hundreds of whales dead after stranding off Australia’s Tasmania

As rescue effort enters third day, conservationists find 200 more whales in largest stranding recorded in Australia.
Hundreds of whales dead after stranding off Australia’s Tasmania
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Net zero by 2060: That’s China’s bold new carbon emissions goal

Chinese and US leaders attack each other's environmental records, as Trump blames China for 'rampant pollution'.
Net zero by 2060: That’s China’s bold new carbon emissions goal
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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says has majority to form new government

Country's opposition leader says he is ready to take power from Muhyiddin Yassin who took office in March.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says has majority to form new government
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Duterte invokes court ruling against China in UN address

Philippine president says Manila 'firmly rejects' attempts to undermine 2016 ruling declaring China's claim illegal.
Duterte invokes court ruling against China in UN address
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Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights

Travel restrictions have crushed a global airline industry that says preflight tests would be better than quarantines.
Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights
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Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump

Aquaculture provides fallback for people of the Penida Archipelago as they wait for tourists to return.
Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump
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Former rebel leader elected Bougainville president

Ishmael Toroama is set to lead independence talks for the autonomous territory in the remote east of Papua New Guinea.
Former rebel leader elected Bougainville president
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Record rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, but deaths down: WHO

New cases soared last week to a high of almost 2 million even as new deaths decreased, WHO statistics show.
Record rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, but deaths down: WHO
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In Pictures: Kashmir's elaborate weddings muted by COVID-19

The pandemic has dampened the traditional wedding rituals and cutdown in week-long feasting.
In Pictures: Kashmir's elaborate weddings muted by COVID-19
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Trying to revive and protect Indonesia's mangroves

Indonesia's extensive mangroves could be one of the cheapest ways of reducing carbon emissions, according to scientists.
Trying to revive and protect Indonesia's mangroves
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India building collapse toll climbs to 20, several still trapped

Officials say more bodies could be under the rubble of the building as rescue operation continues in Bhiwandi.
India building collapse toll climbs to 20, several still trapped
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Argentina: Provincial healthcare strained as COVID cases spread

From the capital city and into the provinces - the coronavirus makes its way relentlessly across Argentina.
Argentina: Provincial healthcare strained as COVID cases spread
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India's new coronavirus infections at lowest in almost a month

There were 75,083 new cases and 1,053 deaths in the past 24 hours, and a record 101,468 recoveries.
India's new coronavirus infections at lowest in almost a month
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Soaring food prices hit Sudanese as floods ravage the country

Sudan is expecting more rain. Floods have already destroyed homes and killed people, now food prices are soaring too.
Soaring food prices hit Sudanese as floods ravage the country
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Venezuela, Cuba denounce US 'hegemony' in UNGA speeches

Maduro calls on the world to fight 'imperialism' while Cuba accuses the US of threatening 'international peace'.
Venezuela, Cuba denounce US 'hegemony' in UNGA speeches
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No Belarus sanctions by EU despite Tikhanovskaya plea

Belarus' opposition leader makes a shocking presentation but EU foreign ministers still unable to agree on sanctions.
No Belarus sanctions by EU despite Tikhanovskaya plea
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Obituary: Nepal's 'Snow Leopard' Ang Rita who set Everest record

Ang Rita Sherpa, the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times without bottled oxygen, dies aged 72.
Obituary: Nepal's 'Snow Leopard' Ang Rita who set Everest record
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Taiwan tells China to 'back off' as airspace 'incursions' rise

Taiwan has reported a sharp rise in incursions by Chinese warplanes into its air defence identification zone.
Taiwan tells China to 'back off' as airspace 'incursions' rise
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Why environmental justice is an anti-colonial struggle

It is increasingly clear that systemic oppression and environmental collapse are inextricably linked.
Why environmental justice is an anti-colonial struggle
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Redefining anti-Semitism on Facebook

If Facebook were to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, this would be detrimental to freedom of speech.
Redefining anti-Semitism on Facebook
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Legacy of Iran-Iraq War still reverberates 40 years later

Bitter eight-year battle not only inflicted human and economic devastation, but has impacted Middle East to this day.
Legacy of Iran-Iraq War still reverberates 40 years later
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'Crazy year up north' as Arctic ice shrinks to near record-low

Scientists say warming in the Arctic melted the ice covering the polar ocean to its second-lowest level in 40 years.
'Crazy year up north' as Arctic ice shrinks to near record-low
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Indian man cuts pregnant wife's belly 'to check gender'

A man from Uttar Pradesh arrested after he allegedly slashed his wife's stomach with a sickle to check gender of baby.
Indian man cuts pregnant wife's belly 'to check gender'
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Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal, angering US

Pope Francis has reportedly approved a two-year renewal of the deal on the appointment of bishops vetted by the Vatican.
Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal, angering US
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Rescue underway to save 270 whales stranded in Australia

Scientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as 'challenging' rescue operation kicks off.
Rescue underway to save 270 whales stranded in Australia
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US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global dead

Health experts forecast that COVID-19 fatalities in the US could reach 378,000 by the end of 2020.
US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global dead
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Trump to name Supreme Court pick at end of week

Contentious Senate hearing looms as Republican president looks to solidify conservative majority on highest court.
Trump to name Supreme Court pick at end of week
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No sign of US, China as global vaccine plan gathers momentum

The COVAX initiative pools resources to ensure poorer nations will have access to any life-saving future vaccine.
No sign of US, China as global vaccine plan gathers momentum
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Rivalries challenge UN as it marks 75 years since founding

Calls for reform and cooperation as pandemic, US scepticism and growing US-China tensions undermine int'l organisation.
Rivalries challenge UN as it marks 75 years since founding
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Canadian rights groups urge Trudeau to end Saudi arms sales

Open letter comes after UN named Canada as one of the countries 'perpetuating the conflict' in Yemen with arms sales.
Canadian rights groups urge Trudeau to end Saudi arms sales
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Turkey to continue supporting Libya's GNA even if al-Sarraj quits

Turkish officials to head to Tripoli 'in the coming days' for talks after GNA head announces he plans to step down.
Turkey to continue supporting Libya's GNA even if al-Sarraj quits
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Honduras to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem by end of year

President Juan Hernandez also announces that Israel will open a diplomatic office in Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa.
Honduras to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem by end of year
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Stream@UNGA: Can the 'misinformation pandemic' be stopped?

In the second of a special series of shows with the UN, a panel of experts joins The Stream to debunk coronavirus lies.
Stream@UNGA: Can the 'misinformation pandemic' be stopped?
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Still confused by the coronavirus? | Start Here

COVID-19 can still be confusing, even months after its first international transmission. So what do we know now?
Still confused by the coronavirus? | Start Here
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India, China commanders meet again on ending border standoff

The meeting comes days after the two nations agreed in Moscow to disengage along their disputed Himalayan border.
India, China commanders meet again on ending border standoff
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Two sentenced over Bulgaria bus bombing blamed on Hezbollah

Pair receive life sentences for the 2012 attack, which killed five Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian driver.
Two sentenced over Bulgaria bus bombing blamed on Hezbollah
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Botswana authorities identify cause of mysterious elephant deaths

Officials say toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water were behind the death of more than 300 mammals.
Botswana authorities identify cause of mysterious elephant deaths
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Brazil’s Infinity Memorial commemorates COVID-19 victims

Brazil inaugurates its first cemetery memorial to coronavirus victims, while the pandemic is still claiming lives.
Brazil’s Infinity Memorial commemorates COVID-19 victims
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Lebanon PM-designate Adib calls for collaboration to form gov't

Amid political deadlock, Adib urged parties to work so French initiative succeeds and economic collapse is avoided.
Lebanon PM-designate Adib calls for collaboration to form gov't
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Israel court: Child abuse suspect can be extradited to Australia

Malka Leifer, a former educator accused of sexually abusing female students, has been fighting extradition since 2014.
Israel court: Child abuse suspect can be extradited to Australia
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UNGA75 to go virtual as COVID-19 keeps world leaders home

UN General Assembly is usually a packed event, with world leaders making headlines, but not this year.
UNGA75 to go virtual as COVID-19 keeps world leaders home
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Johnson rejects claim he took Italy trip as 'completely untrue'

Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed UK PM was seen in Perugia from September 11 to 14 to baptise his newborn son.
Johnson rejects claim he took Italy trip as 'completely untrue'
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Hungary's PM Orban endorses Trump's re-election bid

Viktor Orban said US Democrats built their diplomacy on 'moral imperialism' which 'illiberal' leaders like him rejected.
Hungary's PM Orban endorses Trump's re-election bid
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Sudan leaders in UAE for talks with Emirati, US officials

Amid reports of talks on 'possible' deal with Israel, state media says delegation to discuss US terror list removal.
Sudan leaders in UAE for talks with Emirati, US officials
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On Westgate's 7th anniversary, Kenya is repeating its mistakes

The Kenyan government is now mishandling the COVID-19 crisis in similar ways.
On Westgate's 7th anniversary, Kenya is repeating its mistakes
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Doctor's Note: Can wearing glasses help protect against COVID-19?

While one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you.
Doctor's Note: Can wearing glasses help protect against COVID-19?
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How being rejected by my father a second time helped me heal

He told me horror stories about my biological mother, told me he wanted to do better and then stopped speaking to me.
How being rejected by my father a second time helped me heal
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Myanmar locks down Yangon region after record jump in COVID cases

Area's more than four million people given less than 24 hours to prepare for 'stay at home' order.
Myanmar locks down Yangon region after record jump in COVID cases
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Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.
Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar
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'Succession', 'Watchmen' take awards at pandemic-hit Emmys

Show to recognise television's best was scaled down because of the pandemic with some stars joining from their sofas.
'Succession', 'Watchmen' take awards at pandemic-hit Emmys
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India: Deadly building collapse near Mumbai, many feared trapped

At least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.
India: Deadly building collapse near Mumbai, many feared trapped
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Plaque installed by Thai protesters near palace removed

The plaque featured the three-fingered salute of the protest movement and said Thailand belonged to its people.
Plaque installed by Thai protesters near palace removed
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UK at a COVID-19 'tipping point' as a second lockdown looms: Live

Mayor of London urges quick action to stop coronavirus resurgence; Myanmar's stay-at-home order for Yangon takes effect.
UK at a COVID-19 'tipping point' as a second lockdown looms: Live
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Massive demonstrations grip Thailand

Protesters stage the biggest rally in years to demand political reforms and limits to the king's powers.
Massive demonstrations grip Thailand
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Iran chides US as world refuses to reimpose sanctions

'Bully' United States will be met with 'decisive response' over unilateral UN sanctions moves, Iran's president warns.
Iran chides US as world refuses to reimpose sanctions
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Anti-gov't protests in Egypt's Giza amid tight security presence

Videos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step aside.
Anti-gov't protests in Egypt's Giza amid tight security presence
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Finnish cruise ship runs aground in Baltic Sea

The situation is stable as preparations are under way to evacuate the Amorella, coastguard says.
Finnish cruise ship runs aground in Baltic Sea
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Russian Novichok scientist apologises to Navalny

Vil Mirzayanov's apology comes as another scientist who worked on programme denied Navalny was poisoned with Novichok.
Russian Novichok scientist apologises to Navalny
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Who is to blame for Zimbabwe's land reform disaster?

Britain, not Zimbabwe, must pay for colonial land grabs.
Who is to blame for Zimbabwe's land reform disaster?
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Stream@UNGA: How is the UN meeting new challenges at 75?

The Stream meets deputy secretary-general and under-secretary-general for global communications about a landmark year.
Stream@UNGA: How is the UN meeting new challenges at 75?
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Chile: Indigenous group escalating tactics to take back land

Younger Mapuche are organising and some are taking up arms to expel people they view as foreign invaders.
Chile: Indigenous group escalating tactics to take back land
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Italians vote in regional elections, constitutional referendum

Polls in seven regions and referendum to slim down parliament are taking place under strict COVID-19 measures.
Italians vote in regional elections, constitutional referendum
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India passes farm bills amid uproar by opposition in parliament

Gov't says laws make it easier for farmers to sell produce directly to big buyers, as opposition and farmers protest.
India passes farm bills amid uproar by opposition in parliament
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Mass anti-Lukashenko rally planned after Belarus police crackdown

Opposition seeking president's exit after disputed election calls for protests a day after hundreds of women were held.
Mass anti-Lukashenko rally planned after Belarus police crackdown
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'Anti-Palestinian racism': Appointment row at Toronto university

University of Toronto's law school allegedly blocks hiring of scholar due to her work on Israel's human rights abuses.
'Anti-Palestinian racism': Appointment row at Toronto university
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South Africa: Gauteng rail service disrupted by vandalism

In South Africa, Gauteng's railway system grinds to a halt, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.
South Africa: Gauteng rail service disrupted by vandalism
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England imposes up to $13,000 fine for breaking COVID-19 rules

Rules to apply to those testing positive or notified by health workers they were in contact with someone infectious.
England imposes up to $13,000 fine for breaking COVID-19 rules
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Jailed Iran human rights lawyer hospitalised after hunger strike

Nasrin Sotoudeh was on hunger strike for over 40 days, seeking freeing of political prisoners, better jail conditions.
Jailed Iran human rights lawyer hospitalised after hunger strike
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US claims UN sanctions on Iran reinstated. The world disagrees

The US is isolated as global allies and adversaries say its unilateral move targeting Iran has no legal standing.
US claims UN sanctions on Iran reinstated. The world disagrees
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In Pictures: Mexico's Indigenous children struggle for education

Distance learning is difficult amid the COVID pandemic, with the impoverished south lacking access to internet or TV.
In Pictures: Mexico's Indigenous children struggle for education
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Why the Indian state is now scared of the Kashmiri Shia

Kashmiri Shia youth are negotiating their own space within the Kashmiri struggle.
Why the Indian state is now scared of the Kashmiri Shia
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The Mortician of Manila: Inside the Philippines' 'war on drugs'

A funeral parlour in Manila becomes a window into the lives and deaths shaping President Duterte's 'war on drugs'.
The Mortician of Manila: Inside the Philippines' 'war on drugs'
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Ginsburg death brings abortion rights urgency to US election

Supreme Court vacancy will bring social issues into greater focus in campaigns so far dominated by coronavirus and race.
Ginsburg death brings abortion rights urgency to US election
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Thai demonstrators challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Protest leaders submit their demands for reforms to police as they announce a major strike in October.
Thai demonstrators challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate
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Iran urges defiance of sanctions as US threatens 'consequences'

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif denounces US 'bullying' hours before unilateral US deadline to reimpose sanctions.
Iran urges defiance of sanctions as US threatens 'consequences'
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Brazil, Argentina join coronavirus vaccine alliance: Live news

WHO-backed COVAX will pool resources to purchase and distribute future vaccines; Protesters hit new UK lockdown order.
Brazil, Argentina join coronavirus vaccine alliance: Live news
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Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 942,000 people and infected over 29 million.
Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words
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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
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UN’s sustainable development goals ‘way off track’ after 5 years

Next week marks five years since UN member states committed to a set of targets meant to improve the lives of people worldwide.
UN’s sustainable development goals ‘way off track’ after 5 years
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UN rights investigator warns of ‘iron curtain’ in Belarus

A UN investigator of human rights violations in Belarus is warning of another ‘iron curtain’ descending on Europe.
UN rights investigator warns of ‘iron curtain’ in Belarus
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UK: Endangered beaver making a comeback

An animal hunted to extinction in England 400 years ago is thriving in the county of Devon, while improving environmental conditions.
UK: Endangered beaver making a comeback
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US presidential election: Early voting begins

People begin casting their ballots in person in Minnesota, Virginia, South Dakota and Wyoming as mail-in voting is under way in other states.
US presidential election: Early voting begins
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Neoliberal obesity and coronavirus in Mexico

American capital brought high rates of chronic disease to Mexico which has led to a surging COVID-19 death toll.
Neoliberal obesity and coronavirus in Mexico
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The Abraham Accords: The PR of the 'peace deals'

Gulf states sell normalisation as a win for regional peace by managing the media narrative and suppressing dissent.
The Abraham Accords: The PR of the 'peace deals'
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Two dead, many wounded in shooting at New York party: Police

Officers respond to calls of shots fired and find 'approximately 100 people' running from a party in Rochester city.
Two dead, many wounded in shooting at New York party: Police
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Storm Ianos batters Greece's Ionian islands

A rare Mediterranean cyclone has caused electricity blackouts and road closures in Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Ithaca.
Storm Ianos batters Greece's Ionian islands
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Thai protesters back on streets to demand political change

Anti-gov't protesters renew calls for parliament's dissolution, rewriting of constitution and protection of dissidents.
Thai protesters back on streets to demand political change
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Colombia police officers charged with killing that sparked riots

Two officers involved in the arrest of Javier Ordonez charged with 'torture and aggravated homicide'.
Colombia police officers charged with killing that sparked riots
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Families struggle as heavy rain, more floods expected in Sudan

Since July, at least 115 people have been killed after days of torrential rains brought record-breaking floods.
Families struggle as heavy rain, more floods expected in Sudan
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Suganomics: Can Japan's new prime minister fix national economy?

An ageing population, huge debts and a recession - we look at the challenges facing Japan's new prime minister.
Suganomics: Can Japan's new prime minister fix national economy?
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China sends more warplanes as Taiwan honours Lee Teng-hui

Taiwan air force scrambles jets again as multiple Chinese military aircraft approach island for second consecutive day.
China sends more warplanes as Taiwan honours Lee Teng-hui
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Peru's President Martin Vizcarra survives impeachment vote

Opposition-dominated Congress fails to amass enough votes to remove president amid severe economic and health crises.
Peru's President Martin Vizcarra survives impeachment vote
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China slams US 'bullying', warns of action over TikTok, WeChat

China warns of necessary measures to safeguard interests of its companies after US bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat.
China slams US 'bullying', warns of action over TikTok, WeChat
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Five things to know about the 'Notorious RBG'

Justice Ginsburg lived a storied life, filled with judicial accomplishments and personal friends on the Supreme Court.
Five things to know about the 'Notorious RBG'
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Australia records lowest coronavirus cases since June: Live news

France logs record daily jump of more than 13,000 new cases as Spain orders a partial lockdown in its capital region.
Australia records lowest coronavirus cases since June: Live news
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'Thank you RBG': Tributes pour in for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Politicians and celebrities are paying tribute to the late Supreme Court justice, who died from cancer Friday aged 87.
'Thank you RBG': Tributes pour in for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Ginsburg: 'A tireless and resolute champion of justice'

A champion of women's rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.
Ginsburg: 'A tireless and resolute champion of justice'
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Canada: Muslim group wants murder investigated as hate-motivated

National Council of Canadian Muslims says fatal stabbing of man outside a Toronto-area mosque has shaken the community.
Canada: Muslim group wants murder investigated as hate-motivated
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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87

Ginsburg died of metastatic pancreas cancer at her home in Washington, DC, the court said in a statement.
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87
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Lebanese footballer Mohamed Atwi dies of bullet wound

Atwi was reportedly hit in the head by a bullet fired in the air during funeral last month for Beirut explosion victim.
Lebanese footballer Mohamed Atwi dies of bullet wound
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