Iran: ‘Smart satellite-controlled machinegun’ killed scientist
Weapon used in the assassination was placed on a pick-up truck and operated remotely via a video camera, official says.
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Austria: Anger as Kurz blames minorities for spreading COVID-19
Austrian chancellor said people who spent summer in 'countries of origin' brought coronavirus back.
No-deal Brexit explained in 500 words: What may happen and when?
If the UK and the EU cannot agree on a deal by December 31, the pair will default to WTO rules - an expensive scenario.
Pope to make first-ever trip to Iraq in March: Vatican
Vatican confirms Pope Francis' first foreign trip since the pandemic, Iraq calls it a 'historic event'.
In Pictures: Ethiopian refugees in Sudan face uncertain future
Tens of thousands of displaced Ethiopian refugees are running out of food and water.
Indonesia police kill six suspected supporters of hardline leader
Police chief says six died after officers felt their lives were in danger following car chase along Jakarta highway.
South Korea, Japan to deploy military to combat COVID-19
S Korean soldiers and Japanese military nurses called in amid fears third COVID-19 wave overloading healthcare sector.
Indonesia receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine: Live news
Some 33 million told to stay home in the US state as COVID crisis spirals out of control faster than projected.
More than 60,000 koalas killed or hurt in Australia’s bushfires
WWF says number is 'deeply disturbing' given the animal had already been in steep decline.
Biden picks California lawyer Xavier Becerra as health secretary
If confirmed, Xavier Becerra will be the first Latino to lead US health department as it struggles to contain COVID-19.
Sinovac secures $515m to double vaccine-production capacity
Chinese firm has already reached deals to supply CoronaVac inoculation to countries including Indonesia and Turkey.
US plans to sanction more China officials over Hong Kong: Report
Action to be taken against at least a dozen officials over the disqualification of Hong Kong legislators, Reuters says.
He Art Museum makes ‘gutsy’ China arts push in industrial Foshan
The museum, founded by the family behind the appliance maker Midea, is designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Trump says lawyer Rudy Giuliani has COVID-19
Giuliani has been spearheading Trump's legal challenges to election results in several key states, with dismal results.
Georgia governor rebuffs Trump attempt to overturn vote
Officials in the state say they will not help the president with a ploy to overturn Joe Biden's victory.
Romania election too close to call, exit polls show
Governing National Liberal Party and leftist Social Democrats neck and neck in vote held amid strict COVID-19 measures.
Greek police detain dozens to stop march in memory of slain teen
Demonstrators tried to defy COVID-19 ban to pay tribute to Alexandros Grigoropoulos, who was killed by police in 2008.
‘May God give us patience’: Palestinians mourn child killed
Ali Abu Alia is the fifth Palestinian minor from West Bank killed by Israeli forces with live ammunition this year.
Stories of separation and violence as more Ethiopians reach Sudan
Number of refugees arriving into Sudan from Ethiopia's conflict-hit Tigray region has risen from about 400 a day to 800.
Biden to meet with US vaccine programme head this week
The president-elect says he has not seen a detailed plan from the Trump administration on vaccine distribution.