More Republicans say they will object to US election results
Eleven US senators including Ted Cruz say they will object to vote result certification unless a new audit is launched.
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UK urged to keep schools closed as it hits daily COVID record
The UK has recorded its five highest daily new infection numbers over the past five days.
Fourth body found after Norway landslide
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors four days after a landslide carried away homes in a Norwegian village.
Trump may launch ‘reckless’ attack on Iran, experts fear
Trump administration's 'sabre-rattling and aggressive rhetoric' raise concerns about potential confrontation with Iran.
Blackwater contractor defends actions in Iraq after Trump pardon
One of four Blackwater employees pardoned by Trump says he 'acted correctly' during deadly 2007 rampage in Baghdad.
DR Congo army says lost two soldiers, killed 14 ADF fighters
Army says its soldiers gained the upper hand over the ADF following a massacre of civilians in eastern DR Congo.
Several people killed in attack on Turkish company in Somalia
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for the blast near Somali capital that killed at least five people and injured 14.
Algeria frees top officials jailed during mass protests
Two former security chiefs and the younger brother of former President Bouteflika were given 15-year jail terms in 2019.
Palestinian man left quadriplegic by Israeli shooting: Ministry
Witnesses say the incident was triggered when Israeli forces tried to stop Palestinians building a house.
Pakistan arrests Mumbai attacks ‘plotter’ for terrorism financing
The US and India accuse Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi of leading an armed group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Fifth Afghan journalist killed in two months
Bismellah Adel Aimaq, 28-year-old editor-in-chief of Sada-e-Ghor radio station, killed near Firoz Koh city.
Israel vaccinates a million against COVID in less than two weeks
Goal is to vaccinate 5.5 million of its 9.3 million citizens, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Lebanon health workers warn of COVID ‘catastrophe’ as cases surge
Occupancy rate of intensive care units jumps to 90 percent after authorities relax curfew ahead of holiday season.
Niger presidential election heads to February runoff
Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum to face ex-President Mahamane Ousmane in runoff, according to provisional results.
Sourav Ganguly, ex-India cricket captain, suffers cardiac arrest
The 48-year-old who also heads India's cricket board rushed to hospital in Kolkata after complaining of chest pain.
Thailand mulls tougher curbs amid fears of second COVID wave
Authorities suggest tighter restrictions on businesses and people's movements in 28 provinces including capital Bangkok.
Yemen wedding hall blast kills five women: Officials
Attack comes two days after at least 26 people were killed in blasts that rocked the airport in southern city of Aden.
Kazakhstan scraps death penalty after nearly 20-year moratorium
Kazakh president signs parliamentary ratification of document that commits countries to abolish capital punishment.
Algeria’s Tebboune signs new constitution into law
Algerian leader approves new charter after a November referendum that saw a record low voter turnout.
India holds COVID vaccine drills ahead of mass inoculation drive
Nationwide drills come day after government panel approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use.