Ethiopia accuses Tigray forces of destroying Axum airport
State-affiliated media says the forces of Tigray People's Liberation Front destroyed airport serving the ancient town.
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Ice Bucket Challenge activist Patrick Quinn dies at 37
Quinn had helped drive the global phenomenon that raised $220m to tackle a deadly neurodegenerative disease.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can be 90% effective, results show
UK group is the latest drugmaker to unveil positive interim data in a scientific race to curb a global pandemic.
French ex-President Sarkozy stands trial for corruption
Along with his lawyer, Sarkozy, accused of corruption, faces up to 10 years in prison and a 1 million euro-fine.
A better bromance? How a Biden admin could boost India’s economy
Biden’s approach to trade, climate and even the pandemic could bring more benefits to India than Trump's, say analysts.
Netanyahu met MBS, Pompeo in Saudi Arabia: Israeli media
Reports say Netanyahu secretly flew on Sunday for a meeting with the Saudi crown prince and US secretary of state.
UN calls for continued Afghan aid ahead of donor conference
Donors expected to introduce stringent conditions as they pledge billions of dollars in aid money.
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Turkey’s trial of Saudi suspects resumes
The grisly murder of Jamal Khashoggi sparked international outrage and tarnished the image of Saudi Arabia's MBS.
Senior US admiral in unannounced Taiwan visit: Report
Reuters news agency says Rear Admiral Michael Studeman who oversees regional military intelligence arrived on Sunday.
Chris Christie calls Trump legal team a ‘national embarrassment’
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says Trump's lawyers have not presented evidence backing US vote fraud claims.
IACHR slams ‘excessive force’ in Guatemala protests
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights slams 'excessive use of force' by police; government denounces congress fires.
Kelly Loeffler has negative COVID-19 test two days after positive
Georgia Republican, who faces a runoff election that could decide control of the US Senate, will continue to quarantine.
United States formally withdraws from Open Skies treaty
The agreement allows the 34 party nations to conduct aerial reconnaissance over each others' territory.
Syria names Faisal Mekdad new FM after Walid al-Moallem dies
Mekdad takes on the role of top diplomat while the Syrian government remains largely isolated internationally.
G20 leaders promise fair access to coronavirus vaccines
Group says it will 'spare no effort' in distributing vaccines, but final communique gives few details.
Biden team forges ahead with transition as Trump pushes recounts
Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain said the president elect will make first cabinet appointment on Tuesday.
More than 200 arrested in renewed Belarus protests: Rights group
Thousands take to the streets against President Lukashenko once again as police use stun grenades to disperse crowds.
US could begin COVID-19 vaccinations by December 11: Official
Moncef Slaoui, head of a federal vaccine development programme, says the first vaccines could be shipped mid-December.
Hundreds gather for funeral of Serbia’s Patriarch Irinej
Relatives, clergy and dignitaries, including president, allowed inside church at funeral held amid COVID-19 surge.
Pakistan: Soldier, four fighters killed in Afghan border attack
The Pakistani military said two soldiers were also injured during the raid in Pakistan's North Waziristan.