Here’s all you need to know about Venezuela’s legislative polls
President Nicolas Maduro is hoping to consolidate power as Venezuela's main opposition boycotts Sunday's vote.
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‘Case 173’: Egypt closes decade-old NGO foreign funding case
Ruling by Cairo Appeals Court lifts asset freezes and staff travel bans on 20 organisations.
France: Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said 64 people had been detained in protests across the country so far.
Canada sending military to remote First Nation hit by COVID-19
Shamattawa First Nation in northern Manitoba is reporting 144 cases of COVID-19, prompting emergency government aid.
Indian farmers vow to intensify protests after talks fail again
Protesting farmers say there will be nationwide strike if government does not repeal controversial new agriculture laws.
What’s happening in the US elections in 500 words
California certifies its final vote with Biden as the winner, while Trump heads to Georgia ahead of key Senate runoffs.
Sudan gov’t rejects ruling council head’s move creating new body
Transitional government disagrees with move to create new body with broad powers.
Saudi Arabia says allies ‘on board’ for resolution of Gulf crisis
Saudi foreign minister says kingdom in 'full coordination with partners' and that prospect of agreement 'very positive'.
Zimbabwe opposition VP Biti released on bail in assault case
Tendai Biti, vice president of Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC alliance, denies charges of assaulting a Russian national.
US used ‘unlawful’ Trump administration guide to rule on asylum
Judge accuses US government of failing to throw out 'unlawful' asylum claim directives, court transcript shows.
Military officer elected head of Mali’s interim legislature
Colonel Malick Diaw elected president of Mali's post-coup National Transition Council.
Iran extends restrictions as COVID-19 death toll passes 50,000
Partial shutdowns, curfews and intra-city travel restrictions extended for regions across Iran.
EU calls for probe into Palestinian teen’s killing by Israel
Palestinians call killing 'war crime'; EU delegation to Palestinians said Israel must investigate 'shocking incident'.
Bahrain says it will not allow imports from Israeli settlements
Gulf state disavows earlier comments made by trade minister who said it had no issue with goods produced in settlements.
COVID-19: Moscow starts mass vaccination amid record cases
Scientists raise concerns after Russia gives go-ahead before full trials to test safety, efficacy are completed.
US troop withdrawal dismays some Somalis
Officials slam US move to pull back troops from Somalia as a blow to fight against al-Shabab group.
Several killed in coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing
Dead were among 24 people trapped underground by excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas at Diaoshuidong coal mine.
Honduras asks US to extend TPS for citizens after hurricanes
About 80,000 Hondurans in the US have Temporary Protected Status, which shields them against removal from the country.
Trump campaign challenges over 100,000 votes in Georgia
New lawsuit is latest in long line of Trump challenges to US election results, most of which have been thrown out.
Johnson, EU chief to hold emergency call as Brexit talks falter
Impasse centred on French demands about fishing rights in British waters but EU denies asking for more concessions.