Lockerbie bomber appeal begins at Scotland’s High Court
Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, who died in 2012, was found guilty but his family have made a posthumous appeal.
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Dow tops 30,000 points as Trump admin begins transition to Biden
After weeks of political tensions, US President Trump gave green light to transition of power to President-elect Biden.
Airlines mull mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for int’l passengers
Major Asia Pacific airlines are mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for travellers to certain countries.
Europe taxis towards clearing Boeing 737 Max for flight
European regulators published a proposed airworthiness directive that could clear the Max for flight within weeks.
Armenian economy minister tenders resignation amid protests
Tigran Khachatryan's move comes as the gov't is under pressure, having agreed to end the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Four years after FARC peace deal, Colombia grapples with violence
Activists and experts say that the security situation continues to deteriorate in some parts of the country.
Iran’s supreme leader: Tehran will resist until sanctions lifted
Ayatollah Khamenei says getting sanctions lifted has failed, so Iran must resist them using its local capacities.
COVID vaccination is the government’s ‘national commitment’: Modi
Indian PM promises vaccines for all citizens as he addresses chief ministers of worst-hit states.
Turkish court adds new Saudi defendants in Khashoggi trial
At hearing in Istanbul, a court accepted a second indictment adding six defendants to the list of 20 Saudi officials.
Where things stand with Trump and the US election
Michigan certifies results as President Trump's legal challenges and vote recounts continue weeks after Election Day.
Trump agrees transition to Biden administration can begin
Key federal agency says Joe Biden 'apparent winner' of US election, clearing the way for the start of the transition.
US nurses’ union warns of hospital stresses amid COVID-19 surge
Members of National Nurses United say medical systems are not prepared for the rising infections in the country.
GM drops support for Trump legal fight over CA emissions rules
GM withdraws support for Trump administration's legal battle with California over power to set vehicle emissions rules.
Biden picks ex Fed Chair Janet Yellen to lead US Treasury: Source
As lockdowns imperil the United States' economic recovery, Joe Biden taps Yellen as Treasury chief, a source tells AP.
Trump’s vote fraud claims draw continued scrutiny from Twitter
Twitter is regularly flagging his claims of election fraud, but these censures may change once he leaves office.
Child safety: US watchdog names ’10 Worst Toys’ for 2020
Calico Critters Nursery Friends and Star Wars Mandalorian Darksaber among toys named as potentially harmful to kids.
England to allow up to 4,000 fans at elite sports events
Under tier system, spectators to be allowed to attend outdoors events in highly limited numbers next month.
Guatemala suspends budget ratification after attack on congress
Demonstrators set fire to congress building to protest against the 2021 budget plan approved by legislators.
Mozambique, Tanzania join forces to tackle Cabo Delgado violence
Neighbouring countries to launch joint operations in battle against ISIL-linked fighters in border region.
Biden announces first cabinet posts of administration
The president-elect named nominees for secretary of state, homeland security, national security adviser, among others.