Turkey, US in talks to discuss sanctions imposed over S-400s
The US slapped sanctions on NATO ally Turkey following its acquisition of the Russian missile shield in 2017.
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Blasts hit Yemen’s Aden airport as new unity government arrives
Blasts and gunfire were heard after a plane carrying the new Yemeni government arrived from Saudi Arabia.
Convicted US spy Pollard arrives in Israel
Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel in the US more than 30 years ago, landed in Israel on Wednesday.
EU chiefs sign deal, UK MPs to vote on agreement
The agreement also needs approval from the EU’s legislature, which is not expected to take up the deal for weeks.
Syrian soldier killed in Israeli raid near Damascus
Five others were wounded in Israeli raid on Syrian air defence forces in the Nabi Habeel area close to Lebanon border.
After deadly earthquake, aftershocks jolt Croatia
Day after an earthquake killed at least seven and injured dozens, aftershocks rattle a country starting to rebuild.
In Pictures: Second quake in two days rattles parts of Croatia
The tremor, one of the strongest to rock Croatia in years, collapsed rooftops in Petrinja, home to 20,000 people.
Indonesia bans Islamic Defenders’ Front, citing terrorist links
The hardline group, set up in 1998, is led by controversial cleric Rizieq Shahib who was arrested this month.
‘Triumph for British science’: UK approves AstraZeneca vaccine
The UK's PM, who is leading a country battling one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks, welcomes the development.
US may seek to try accused killer of journalist Daniel Pearl
US official says US is ready to take custody of Sheikh, whose murder conviction was overturned by a Pakistani court.
Argentine Senate approves bill to legalise abortion
Argentina becomes the fourth country in Latin America to legalise abortion.
UK approves AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine for COVID: Live News
The UK authorises use of a second coronavirus vaccine weeks after it approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the virus.
Pakistan anti-corruption body arrests key opposition leader
The arrest of Khawaja Asif, a former foreign minister, comes as opposition has been seeking PM Imran Khan's resignation.
China jails 10 Hong Kong activists, but two under-18s repatriated
The group was detained in Chinese waters as they allegedly tried to flee to Taiwan in a speedboat.
North Korea prepares for key party congress as challenges mount
The first congress in more than four years will take place amid the COVID-19 pandemic and a change in US President.
Hong Kong teen activist jailed for China flag ‘insult’
Tony Chung jailed as crackdown on pro-democracy activists in once-free-spirited territory accelerates.
Trump’s bid for $2,000 stimulus cheques stalls in US Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks vote as some Republicans say they will support $2,000 stimulus cheques.
US detects first case of COVID-19 variant in Colorado
Man with no travel history first confirmed US case of COVID strain that UK scientists believe is more contagious.
White woman’s confrontation with Black teen under investigation
Woman accuses teen of theft in NY hotel, drawing comparisons to other false accusations against Black people in the US.
Police investigate after Breonna Taylor statue defaced in Oakland
Authorities yet to name suspect or motive for statue's destruction, which sculptor calls 'act of racist aggression'.