Family of jailed Saudi activist al-Hathloul to appeal sentencing
Saudi court sentenced al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison on terrorism-related charges.
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South Africa tightens restrictions amid surge in COVID cases
Masks are compulsory, indoor and outdoor gatherings are banned and a curfew to be enforced.
Three French soldiers killed in Mali IED blast
The soldiers, on a mission in the southern region, were part of France’s Barkhane military operations in Mali.
India reports six cases of new UK variant of coronavirus
All six patients, who returned from the UK, have been kept in isolation, India's health ministry said in a statement.
South Korea reports record COVID deaths; secures new vaccine deal
The scale of the third wave is raising concern that country's health system will be stretched beyond capacity.
Telecom towers vandalised as Indian farmers continue protests
More than 1,500 towers attacked in Punjab state as anger grows against companies which are seen to profit from the new laws.
How tiny Timor-Leste kept the coronavirus at bay
Southeast Asia's newest, and poorest, country took swift action as it looked to protect its fragile health system.
Russia admits COVID death toll third-worst in the world
Excess deaths data for 2020 suggests toll three times higher than officially reported, behind only US and Brazil.
US: Ohio policeman fired over fatal shooting of Andre Hill
Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran, was fired from the Columbus, Ohio police force after shooting Andre Hill, a Black man.
Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail in sex abuse case
US judge rejects $28.5m bail package for Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend, who was arrested in July.
Lori Loughlin released from prison after college admissions scam
Loughlin had been sentenced for paying half a million dollars in bribes to secure her children spots at a top college.
US House votes to override Trump veto of defence bill
Republican legislators join Democrats to override a Trump veto in a rare bipartisan rebuke of the president.
Honduras: Indigenous environmental activist Felix Vasquez killed
Felix Vasquez, a defender of environmental and human rights, died on Saturday after an attack in central Honduras.
Biden paints dire picture of US national security agencies
He says Trump is leaving key departments 'hollowed out' and accused Pentagon officials of not sharing information.
US stocks hit record highs after Trump signs COVID relief bill
US investors cheer the passage of the latest round of coronavirus relief aid.
‘My country in trouble’: WHO chief on Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Tedros, the most high-profile Tigrayan, says he has many relatives in the troubled region, including a younger brother.
Russia’s ultimatum to Navalny: Return immediately or face jail
Russia's prison service accuses Kremlin critic of violating terms of his suspended prison sentence by staying abroad.
CAR violence forced closure of 800 polling stations: Commission
Attacks by armed rebels closed 14 percent of polling stations in Sunday's presidential and legislative elections.
Belarus leader calls meeting of delegates as part of reform plan
National Assembly of unelected delegates to meet in February for the first time since 2016, but critics are skeptical.
Thousands protest new Montenegro gov’t bid to change religion law
Government accused of being pro-Serb over its plans to amend religious property law opposed by Serbian Orthodox Church.