Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip over China ‘threats’
US secretary of state on five-day Asia trip aimed at strengthening ties amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
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Putin rejects Donald Trump’s criticism of Biden business links
Putin appears less friendly towards Trump in what may be seen as an attempt to curry favour with Biden.
Police fire tear gas as Iraq protesters rally for a second day
Dozens of protesters again clash with security forces in Baghdad, a day after anti-government protests resumed.
Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam
Leaders and groups across Muslim world join debate amid protests, while Europe stands by Macron and criticises Turkey.
US says Taliban fighters killed in central Afghanistan air strike
US military spokesman says the strike in Wardak province killed five fighters on Sunday.
Surrounded by rubble, Azerbaijanis mourn their losses
Ganja city has been hit three times in the war over Nagorno-Karabakh, killing at least 26 people including a baby girl.
In Pictures: Thousands march against Lukashenko in Belarus
More than 100,000 people took to the streets of Minsk as protests against embattled leader continue.
British military takes control of vessel threatened by stowaways
Seven people detained after special forces storm an oil tanker in the English Channel as it showed sign of distress.
US Supreme Court pick ‘often ruled for police’ in force cases
As an appellate judge, Amy Coney Barrett often sided with police in excessive force cases, a Reuters analysis found.
Belarus police fire stun grenades as 100,000 protest
The opposition has given Belarusian President Lukashenko an ultimatum: Resign by midnight or face a national strike.
White House defends Pence campaigning after aide’s COVID-19 test
Mike Pence's chief of staff tests positive for COVID-19, but the US vice president will remain on the campaign trail.
‘Cancel Borat’: Some in Kazakhstan not amused by comedy sequel
While the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke.
Chileans vote in historic referendum on constitution
Voters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens.
Spain declares state of emergency to stem soaring COVID-19 cases
Spain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections.
Malaysia’s king rejects PM’s push for COVID emergency rule
Critics have denounced the prime minister's proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power.
In Pictures: Thousands rally in Baghdad on protest anniversary
Large groups of protesters also gathered in other southern provinces.
‘Boycott French products’ launched over Macron’s Islam comments
Several Arab food companies withdraw French products from supermarkets in response to Macron's statements on Islam.
Protesters gather in Bangkok after PM snubs call to resign
Demonstrators seeking to keep up pressure on the government ahead of Monday's special parliament session.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fighting continues, Baku issues Russia warning
Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for continuation of the conflict as Aliyev warns Moscow not to get involved.
American Voter: Tom Noll
Al Jazeera's American Voter series asks the same questions to voters across the US.