Trump orders most US troops out of Somalia
The pullback is part of a larger effort to reduce US troops abroad before Donald Trump leaves office in January.
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Peru mine workers block highway as labour protests spread
Farm workers in Peru are blocking highways this week to demand better wages and work conditions.
Biden to critics: My Cabinet will be ‘most diverse’ in US history
Minority groups are upset with Biden's picks so far and are pressuring him to add diversity to his team.
Biden warns of ‘very bleak’ future following ‘dire’ jobs report
'Americans need help and they need it now' President-elect Biden urges after dismal jobs report.
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli forces at protest: Officials
The Palestinian health ministry says the boy died after being shot in the stomach, but Israel denies use of live fire.
Normalisation with Israel requires Palestinian state: Saudi FM
Prince Faisal bin Farhan quashes speculation that Saudi Arabia may be set to establish full diplomatic ties with Israel.
US House votes to decriminalise cannabis at the federal level
Bill would expunge federal marijuana convictions, but it is unlikely to advance in the current Republican-held Senate.
Venezuela urges firms to sign trade deals with Turkey, Iran
US sanctions have not forced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office, but have worsened the economic crisis.
Trudeau declines to comment on possible release of Huawei CFO
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his priority is the safe return of two Canadians detained in China.
Bahrain becomes second country to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The move comes after the UK became the first country in the world to approve the vaccine earlier this week.
Budget line Ryanair orders 210 Boeing 737 Max jets for comeback
Betting on pent-up demand for travel post-pandemic, the Irish discount airline plans to expand service across Europe.
Iran to accelerate underground uranium enrichment: IAEA
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran plans to install hundreds more advanced uranium-enriching centrifuges at Natanz plant.
Brazil’s latest sales pitch? Come exploit the Amazon rainforest
Environment Minister Ricardo Salles has been called a 'termite eating the ministry from the inside' by his predecessor.
Trump’s election rhetoric has Georgia Republicans concerned
As control of US Senate hinges on upcoming Georgia runoffs, worries grow that Donald Trump's supporters will not vote.
Fighting hampering aid delivery to Ethiopia’s Tigray: UN
Fighting is ongoing 'in many parts' of Tigray, complicating efforts to deliver humanitarian aid the UN says.
Lebanon arrests businessman linked to Sarkozy corruption case
Ziad Takieddine is accused of being an intermediary between former Libyan and French leaders.
Spain: Armed forces chief dismisses far-right ex-military chats
The WhatsApp texts criticised the current left-wing government and praised former dictator Francisco Franco.
Fire crews battle to tame Southern California wildfire
The fire forced the evacuation of some 25,000 people and is still burning, as two firefighters were hospitalised.
Trump, Republican Party raise $207.5m since Election Day
Their huge fundraising total is a result of weeks of efforts to challenge the presidential election results.
US sets records for virus cases, California readies new lockdown
Health experts predict the US is headed for a surge in coronavirus cases that could kill about 3,000 people a day.