Several teachers kidnapped in restive Cameroon region: Union
Teachers taken from school in western Cameroon region gripped by separatist armed uprising, the teachers' union says.
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Explainer: What might happen if US election result is disputed?
Trump's premature claim of victory could set off legal and political dramas which can go on for weeks.
Turkey praises ‘two heroes’ who helped victims in Vienna attack
The men’s actions draw praise for saving the lives of two women and a police officer.
Nigeria IDP camp fire displaces thousands of residents
Blaze at internally displaced persons camp in northern Borno state destroyed at least 1,200 tents, officials say.
Ethiopian PM Abiy accuses TPLF of camp ‘attack’, vows response
Tensions rise as prime minister orders military response after accusing party in restive Tigray region of attack.
S Korean military captures N Korean who crossed border
The manhunt began after the man, who was not in a uniform, crossed the heavily fortified border late on Tuesday.
‘AU calls on Americans to remain calm’: Best #ElectionDay tweets
As Americans vote to select their president, social media awash with humour, analysis and anxiety.
Iranian American Sima Ladjevardian loses congressional race
Ladjevardian lost to Dan Crenshaw in a race for the 2nd congressional district of Texas.
United States approves $600m sale of armed drones to Taiwan
The drones are the latest pieces of advanced military equipment to be sold to Taiwan in sales that have angered China.
FBI probes robocalls urging voters to ‘stay home’ on Election Day
The FBI encouraged people to verify election and voting information they receive through their local election officials.
Ivory Coast: Security forces surround homes of opposition leaders
Tensions running high in Ivory Coast after main opposition rejects President Alassane Ouattara's landslide re-election.
7 must-read opinion pieces on the 2020 US elections
This US Election Day, read some of the most thought-provoking takes on a vote that is closely watched around the world.
Ant Group can’t proceed with IPO until it fixes capital shortfall
Fintech giant will have to overhaul some of its business to meet all of China’s new regulations, which began November 1.
What time do polls close in your US state?
Here is what time polls close in each state of the United States.
COVID-19 top issue for US voters as pandemic rages, survey says
The pandemic weighs heavy on voters' minds, many of whom say they are voting based on President Trump's leadership.
Land ho! Cruise industry scraps 2020 restart amid COVID surge
Cruise Lines International Association estimates that the suspension of cruises wiped out more than $25bn.
‘Real shared values’: Rashida Tlaib confident she will win again
Muslim American legislator from Michigan is almost certain to win another term as a member of the US Congress.
Trump administration shelves plan to blacklist China’s Ant Group
The decision comes as US voters head to the polls and global investors closely watch the results.
How to follow the Electoral College as the votes come in
Trump needs Florida, Biden has more options. Our guide to states the candidates need to win to capture the presidency.
American Voter: Stefanie Mingari
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.