German far-right holds congress with COVID ‘hotspot potential’
About 600 members of AfD due to meet Saturday at an unused nuclear plant in Kalkar city defying pandemic warnings.
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US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings
US accuses the four firms of 'transferring sensitive technology and items' to Iran's missile programme.
Honduras ex-President Zelaya stopped at airport with bag of money
Manuel Zelaya says he had been 'unjustly' detained at Toncontin airport and denies he owned the $18,000 cash.
French officers detained after camera caught beating of Black man
Three of the four are being questioned on suspicion of 'violence with a racist motive' after beating of music producer.
COVID-19 hospitalisations surge across the US, worrying officials
More than 90,000 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals across the United States, which continues to see rising infections.
How Iranian scientist’s killing could derail future US-Iran talks
'Combustible' period before Joe Biden takes office could complicate plans to restart diplomacy with Iran, analysts say.
Deck the halls: US families flock to real Christmas trees
The $1bn market for artificial Christmas trees was growing about 4% a year, but many in the US now want the real deal.
Suicide bomber kills several in Mogadishu ice-cream parlour
At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured in the attack, according to police sources.
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Who was the assassinated Iranian scientist?
Iranian scientist widely seen by Western intelligence as mastermind behind Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran diplomat skips opening day of bomb plot trial
The trial went ahead despite Assadollah Assadi, 48, refusing to appear in the dock, claiming diplomatic immunity.
Explainer: Will Donald Trump be able to pardon himself?
In the waning days of his presidency, Trump is expected to issue a string of pardons.
US appeals court rejects another Trump lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Trump case alleging voter fraud is dismissed in Pennsylvania, but his lawyers vow to appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Black Friday: Wall Street gains, Nasdaq hits closing record
The Nasdaq outperformed as investors favoured tech-related stocks that have fared well during the pandemic.
Lebanon’s Parliament backs audit of all state bodies
While some analysts say an audit is inevitable, critics dismiss the Lebanese Parliament's move as ‘political posturing’.
Blackout Friday: California outages may expand amid wind storm
With strong winds to come, Edison is considering expanding the blackout to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.
Most Canadians will get COVID-19 vaccine by September: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comment comes as places across Canada put new curbs in place amid a surge in infections.
China slaps 200% import tax on Australian wine amid tensions
China added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets amid growing tensions.
India enters recession as COVID-19 surge hinders recovery
After a record slump caused by a national lockdown, India's economy is showing signs of life but faces a long road back.
Hotel Rwanda hero says he was kidnapped before arrest
Paul Rusesabagina, who was arrested in August, said he was blindfolded and had his legs tied up.
Biden’s win masks losses for Democrats in rural US
Donald Trump vastly outperformed Joe Biden with rural voters who say Democrats are 'leaving them behind'.