WHO urges world ‘don’t give up’ as COVID-19 pandemic resurges
WHO chief acknowledges 'fatigue', but says distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns.
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Barrett takes US Supreme Court oath, deepening conservative grip
Senate Republicans push aside Democratic opposition to install Barrett on top court just eight days before election.
US approves $2.37bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan
Approval comes as Beijing says it will sanction US companies it says are involved in Washington's arms sales to Taiwan.
US announces new sanctions targeting Iranian oil industry
Sanctions have been imposed on the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum and the National Iranian Oil Company, among others.
COVID-19 deaths are rising in the US, as feared by experts
The US has recently seen a record-breaking surge in daily and weekly averages of new coronavirus cases.
Guatemala health workers face retaliation over COVID-19 concerns
Front-line workers say they are dealing with poor job conditions and unpaid salaries, and face backlash for speaking out.
Jared Kushner: African Americans must ‘want to be successful’
US president's son-in-law said African Americans must 'want to be successful' for Trump's policies to help them.
New York City sued over aggressive tactics during Floyd protests
Lawsuit claims police used harsh measures and caused injuries. NYC Mayor de Blasio says it 'doesn't sound right'.
Israeli museum postpones sale of Islamic antiquities amid outrage
More than 250 rare ancient pieces from across the Middle East were to be auctioned off at Sotheby's London.
IATA CEO: Will science prevent the aviation industry’s crash?
The airline industry has been devastated by coronavirus as airports shut down and losses continue to soar.
Inquiry probes shooting of Lagos protesters, police abuses
Several states across Nigeria set up judicial panels to investigate alleged cases of police brutality.
Tanzania presidential election: Who are the main candidates?
Voters will head to the polls on Wednesday to elect their president, lawmakers and local governments.
Snail mail: US elex ballots mailed now may not arrive in time
Voting advocates advise people still planning to vote by mail to drop off ballots at voting facilities instead.
Turkey’s Erdogan and French President Macron butt heads – again
Leaders of Turkey and France engage in a war of words after Macron said Islam was a religion in crisis worldwide.
American Voter: Aileen Garza
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
NASA says there is definitely water on the moon
Unambiguous detection of water on the moon could help facilitate eventual crewed missions to Mars.
Big power shutoffs in California as winds boost fire danger
The electricity shutdowns marked the fifth time this year Pacific Gas & Electric has cut power to customers.
Trump has a narrow path to an Electoral College victory
To win re-election, the president must sweep five states seen as toss-ups and pull in a few that are leaning to Biden.
Iran accuses France’s Macron of fuelling ‘extremism’
Insulting Muslims for 'abhorrent crimes of such extremists is an opportunistic abuse of freedom of speech', Zarif says.
Sugar high: Dunkin’ shares soar after buyout talks confirmed
Dunkin' Brands Group shares rocketed to an all-time high at the opening bell on Monday.