In the red: US deficit up 25% in first two months of budget year
The United States Treasury reported that just two months into the new budget year, the deficit is already $429.3bn.
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Travelling far and wide: Airbnb’s IPO smashes 2020 records
Airbnb made a comeback as coronavirus-wary travellers showed a preference for renting private homes over hotel rooms.
US lawmakers denounce Saudi court’s sentencing of US-Saudi doctor
A Saudi court this week sentenced Dr Walid Fitaihi to six years in prison on charges US legislators say are 'baseless'.
Virgin Galactic poised for launch from Spaceport America
The upcoming flight will be the first powered launch from Spaceport America, where Virgin Galactic is now headquartered.
Italy moves to charge Egyptian agents over student killing
Prosecutors investigate four agents of the Egyptian National Security Agency for the murder of Giulio Regeni.
What we know about the Hunter Biden investigation
Federal investigators are probing the finances and foreign business dealings of Joe Biden’s son.
France says stance on ‘radicalism’ distorted, not anti-Islam
French foreign minister says France's policies have been 'misrepresented as part of a campaign against our country'.
Muslim men can sue FBI agents over ‘no-fly list’: US high court
Three men say FBI agents placed them on the no-fly list when they refused to spy on Muslim communities in the US.
Russian navy to join first drill with NATO members in 10 years
Thirty countries will take part in the military exercises off Pakistan next year including the US, UK, China and Japan.
‘Serious’ nuclear incident in Finland but no radiation leak
The incident was described as 'serious' and readiness protocols at the facility had been launched.
EU seals deal on massive long-term budget and virus recovery fund
EU strikes 'landmark' deal on $2.21 trillion seven-year budget and recovery package.
Bosnia’s top judge to resign amid corruption allegations
Head of top judicial body denies allegations, says he is the victim of illegal intelligence activities.
Saudi activist al-Hathloul appears in court, UN calls for release
Loujain al-Hathloul has been held since 2018 after being arrested along with several other women's rights activists.
Migrant caravan sets off for US from Honduras amid new crackdown
Caravan comes after hurricanes Eta and Iota hammered Central America, killing dozens and destroying hundreds of homes.
Meet Washington, DC’s all-female Electoral College slate
Al Jazeera speaks to the three women that will be casting the District of Columbia’s electoral votes next week.
Libya’s east-based forces release Turkish vessel
The seizure of the Turkish ship threatened to escalate tensions in the conflict-stricken North African country.
Macron gave el-Sisi highest French award on Paris visit: Official
A presidential official says the controversial gesture was an unavoidable part of protocol on a state visit.
Egypt to offer as much as full ownership in firms held by army
Up to 100 percent stakes in a mineral water company and an oil firm owned by the army will be offered, says minister.
Two Canadians held in China put on trial for alleged espionage
Foreign ministry says the two Canadian nationals are 'suspected of endangering China's national security'.
Azerbaijan celebrates Nagorno-Karabakh victory, Erdogan attends
More than 3,000 soldiers took part in the military parade as Turkish president reaffirms alliance and condemns Armenia.