G20 leaders must urge Saudi Arabia to release prisoners: Amnesty
Women’s empowerment is on the G20 agenda, yet several Saudi women’s rights activists are in jail or are facing trial.
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Refugees must have access to COVID-19 vaccine: IOM
'No one is safe until everybody is safe', says IOM chief, as the race to produce effective vaccine gathers pace.
Mike Pompeo visits Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank
US secretary of state is the first top US diplomat to visit the settlement, considered illegal under international law.
Ethiopian army accuses WHO chief of supporting Tigray forces
Military chief accuses Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - a Tigrayan - of working to 'get weapons' for the regional forces.
Suspected rebels killed in Kashmir gun battle
At least four suspected rebels killed in a gunfight with security forces near Jammu city, officials say.
UK will likely follow the US in cutting Afghan troops: Minister
The comments by the UK's defence secretary comes after the US announced to cut troop size from 4,500 to 2,500.
Austria: Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises after Vienna attack
Some Muslims have experienced death threats, while children have been bullied by teachers, according to activists.
In Pictures: Deadly Uganda protests over Bobi Wine’s arrest
Several dead and dozens injured in protests that erupted after police arrest pop star and presidential candidate.
US to label Israel boycott movement as ‘anti-Semitic’: Pompeo
US secretary of state calls pro-Palestinian campaign 'a cancer' as he announces plans to visit occupied Golan Heights.
India: Outrage after Muslim woman ‘burnt alive by molester’
Gulnaz Khatoon, 20, was allegedly burned to death by a Hindu man and his friends, family members say.
US appoints first Venezuela ambassador in a decade amid tensions
The two nations have not exchanged ambassadors since 2010 when relations began to fray under late President Hugo Chávez.
Coronavirus cases in Africa cross two million mark: AU tally
With 2,013,388 cases reported on Thursday, the continent represents less than 4 percent of the world's total cases.
UK announces largest military investment since Cold War
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the increased spending reflects the need to upgrade military capabilities.
Pacific’s Samoa records first case of coronavirus
Island nation says a sailor tested positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe via New Zealand.
Canadian opposition: Trudeau must ‘grow a spine’, ban Huawei 5G
A non-binding motion put forward by the Conservatives calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban Huawei's 5G.
US military releases data on civilian harm in war on ISIL
Watchdog obtains US military specific coordinates for confirmed incidents resulting in civilian harm during the war.
Next stop? New York’s MTA warns of 40% service cut, 9,300 layoffs
The cuts could cause major disruptions for commuters and drag down the city's economic recovery.
Biden says Trump refusal to help transition hurts COVID-19 plans
Speaking to healthcare workers, president-elect faults Trump for blocking his team's access to vaccines, PPE data.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines could be ready for US use in weeks
US Health and Human Services secretary says the vaccines could possibly be used for inoculation as soon as this year.
Apple plans to slash some App Store commissions amid controversy
Apple's commissions for in-app subscriptions and other purchases will go from 30 to 15 percent starting January 1.