‘No money’: Christmas woes for a Zimbabwe in crisis
High inflation, low disposable income, other economic hardships have forced a muted festive season for most Zimbabweans.
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UK, ‘sick man of Europe’, holds crisis talks amid mutant virus
France closes borders and several countries ban UK passengers in bid to limit mutant virus strain gripping nation.
Al Jazeera journalists hacked using Israeli firm’s spyware
Watchdog suspects Saudi Arabia, the UAE behind the attack on 36 journalists earlier this year.
Hong Kong’s top court upholds mask ban at protests
Top court says Hong Kong government has the right to invoke colonial-era emergency law to ban face masks at protests.
Greece: Activists, journalists decry crackdown on protests
Blanket bans on protests that restrict freedom of expression and assembly cannot be justified, rights groups said.
Jupiter, Saturn merging in night sky, closest in centuries
The two largest planets will be one-tenth of a degree apart in what is being dubbed the 'Great Conjunction'.
Which countries have banned UK travel over COVID concerns?
At least 27 countries ban flights and travellers from the UK after the detection of a new coronavirus strain in England.
US to earmark $1.9bn to replace Huawei, ZTE telecoms gear: Report
Virus relief bill reportedly has funds to replace Chinese phone equipment that US says poses national security risk.
UK cut off over fears of new COVID strain: Live news
France, Germany, Italy, Austria among countries to freeze travel links with UK due to fears over new coronavirus strain.
Chile, Canada join growing list of nations banning travel to UK
Canada, South American nations ban UK travel as British official warns the 'new variant is out of control'.
Asian stocks falter on concerns about new virus strain
Asian stocks dip over fears of a new virus strain in the UK, offsetting gains from news of a new US stimulus bill.
China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait raising alarm
The Shandong was accompanied by four other ships and led Taiwan to deploy aircraft and vessels to monitor the convoy.
Seoul caps gatherings at four as S Korea logs record COVID deaths
South Korea's capital area limits gatherings to four people as authorities struggle to control COVID-19 spike.
Japan sets record military budget with stealth fighters, missiles
Japan aims to develop an advanced stealth fighter and longer-range missile amid concerns about China's power.
US Congress seals deal to provide $900bn in COVID aid
Long-awaited deal would give $600 direct payments to individuals and boost unemployment payments by $300 a week.
Chicago’s top lawyer resigns after botched police raid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accepts Corporation Counsel Mark Flessner's resignation, vows a 'full review' of incident.
China slaps visa curbs on US diplomats, NGOs visiting HK, Macau
Beijing accuses Washington of 'meddling' in Hong Kong and interfering in China's affairs amid new US sanctions.
Two Canadians in China have ‘not yet gone on trial’, Canada says
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who are accused of espionage, have been detained in China for two years.
US Congress still deadlocked on new COVID-19 aid bill
Republicans and Democrats continue to bicker as terms of a $900bn economic relief package have not yet been finalised.
US advisory panel endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The critical decision opens the door for the US Food and Drug Administration to formally approve the COVID-19 vaccine.