Thai protesters practise ‘coup prevention’ in latest rally
Thailand PM and army chief have dismissed the possibility of another coup, but this has only increased speculation.
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Iraq: Baghdad massage parlour attacked by armed group
Security under PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi put to test as massage parlour and string of liquor stores attacked.
Tens of thousands of Sadr supporters rally in Iraq
Clashes between supporters of the Shia leader and anti-gov't protesters erupt in southern city of Nasiriya.
Venezuelan court sentences six former Citgo executives to prison
The six have denied wrongdoing and a lawyer on their defence team said they planned to appeal.
Wall Streets gains, Nasdaq hits record high on recovery hopes
The Nasdaq hit a record as optimism around an economic rebound outweighed concerns about surging COVID-19 infections.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will not take coronavirus vaccine
Right-wing leader adds that Congress was unlikely to require Brazilians to take a vaccine.
South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit
China's top diplomat visited South Korea and Japan as the two US allies prepare for change under a new US president.
Iran detained Moore-Gilbert because of Israeli partner: Report
Sydney Morning Herald says British-Australian academic was arrested after Iran found out her partner was Israeli.
Ethnic tension, conflicts key concern for Myanmar’s incoming MPs
Another landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi's party means it has a chance to push through reforms - if it wants.
Trump says he will leave office if Biden electoral win certified
Donald Trump's latest comments are the closest he has come to conceding the US election as hopes for victory fade.
On eve of Black Friday, Amnesty pushes Amazon on workers’ rights
Amnesty International urges online retail giant to respect workers' rights before busy holiday shopping season.
Meng defence lawyer accuses Canadian police officer of ‘cover-up’
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is fighting extradition to the United States, where she faces fraud charges.
UN agency for Palestinians runs out of money for first time
UNRWA received lowest level of contributions since 2012, at a time when pandemic is exacerbating the needs of refugees.
‘The greatest’: Thousands of Argentinians say goodbye to Maradona
Fans queue in Buenos Aires to pay last respects to Diego Maradona, a national icon who died on Wednesday.
AstraZeneca says its COVID-19 vaccine needs ‘additional study’
UK drug company says that while further research is needed, it did not expect a delay to regulatory approval in Europe.
Court reduces sentence for Quebec City mosque attacker
The attacker who killed six Muslim men at a mosque in 2017 can apply for parole in 25 years, Quebec appeals court rules.
French court rejects delay for Sarkozy corruption trial
Nicolas Sarkozy and two other defendants have been ordered to appear in person for hearings that begin on Monday.
UN warns law enforcement against using ‘big data’ to discriminate
UN experts urged law enforcement groups around the world to ensure that the data they collect from AI is used properly.
COVID-19: Culled mink resurface after burial in Denmark
Dead mink emerge from shallow graves due to gases after thousands buried to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Americans celebrate scaled-back Thanksgiving as COVID-19 surges
Normally a day to feast with family, Thanksgiving has been upended by the coronavirus, with cases and deaths surging.