US Supreme Court rejects last of Trump’s election appeals
The court threw out the last of Donald Trump's appeals challenging election results in battleground states that he lost.
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Trial of officer for death of George Floyd delayed temporarily
Derek Chauvin's trial is delayed until Tuesday, at least, as an additional murder charge is considered.
Syria’s war transformed women’s roles through empowerment
Women in war-ravaged Syria are being thrust into the role of provider in a way few had experienced previously.
Deadly fire rips through migrant facility in Yemen: UN
At least eight people killed and 170 injured in a fire at a migrant detention facility in the capital Sanaa, IOM says.
Thai prosecutor indicts 18 over anti-government protests
All 18 protesters were charged with sedition, while three leaders were also charged with insulting Thailand's monarchy.
South Korea, US agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops
Washington says Seoul agreed to 'a meaningful increase' in its contribution to the cost of US forces in South Korea.
Japan’s dilemma: Should it use nuclear to achieve climate goals?
Japan will have to restart most reactors it shut post-Fukushima to meet its climate change obligations, officials warn.
‘Indian state is afraid of strong women’: Activist Safoora Zargar
Charged under a stringent anti-terror law, jailed for weeks despite her pregnancy, Zargar shares her ordeal in prison.
Key oil price surges above $70 after attack on Saudi facilities
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID-19 pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two years.
US urges IT network firms to secure controls after cyberattack
White House official says threat to computer networks remains 'active' despite Microsoft software patch.
China still 30 years from being a top manufacturer: Ex-minister
Former industry minister Miao Wei says China's basic capabilities are 'still weak', risks have significantly increased.
Nationwide strike in Myanmar as anti-coup campaign intensifies
Some 18 labour organisations have called on people - union and non-union - to stop work until democracy is restored.
Meghan accuses UK royals of racism over son’s skin colour
Couple, who moved to the US a year ago, lay bare their experiences of the British monarchy in Oprah Winfrey interview.
Australia cuts Myanmar military ties amid ‘rising death toll’
Australia was among 13 countries said to have been providing assistance to military that mounted a coup last month.
Top New York state lawmaker says Cuomo ‘must resign’
Pressure is mounting on Governor Andrew Cuomo to step down amid allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Bolivians vote in local, regional polls amid COVID-19 concerns
About 7.1 million people will head to polling stations across the country for the mandatory vote on Sunday.
Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi oil facilities
Yemen's Houthi rebels fire ballistic missiles and drones at oil facilities and military sites in Saudi Arabia.
French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash
French President Emmanuel Macron calls Dassault's 'sudden death' a 'tragic loss'.
Huge blasts in Equatorial Guinea’s Bata kill many, wound hundreds
At least 20 killed and 600 wounded in blasts caused by 'negligence' in the storing of dynamite at a military base.
Jordan PM reshuffles cabinet months after government’s formation
Officials appointed include successors to interior and justice ministers after both quit last week after COVID breach.