Indonesia: Batubara named suspect in COVID-19 corruption case
Social Affairs Minister Juliari Batubara accused of taking $1.2m in bribes from suppliers in COVID-19 aid project.
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Trump urges turnout in Georgia runoff, repeats fraud claims
In campaign rally for Georgia senators, Trump tells US voters to turn out in record numbers as 'revenge' for his defeat.
Microwave energy ‘likely made US diplomats ill’ in Cuba, China
Report commissioned by US Department of State is latest bid to find cause of mysterious illness among diplomats.
Japan’s Hayabusa2 delivers rock samples from asteroid Ryugu
Scientists retrieve a Japanese space capsule carrying cargo of asteroid dust in Australia's Woomera desert.
Argentina’s Senate passes ‘millionaire’s tax’ for COVID-19 relief
The one-time levy will apply to about 12,000 of the country's richest and fund medical supplies and aid for businesses.
US sets new single-day COVID case record as hospitals struggle
Several US states put measures in place to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Old rivals square up again in Ghana’s tight presidential election
Monday's race for top post expected to pit incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo against predecessor, John Mahama, for third time.
Here’s all you need to know about Venezuela’s legislative polls
President Nicolas Maduro is hoping to consolidate power as Venezuela's main opposition boycotts Sunday's vote.
‘Case 173’: Egypt closes decade-old NGO foreign funding case
Ruling by Cairo Appeals Court lifts asset freezes and staff travel bans on 20 organisations.
France: Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said 64 people had been detained in protests across the country so far.
Canada sending military to remote First Nation hit by COVID-19
Shamattawa First Nation in northern Manitoba is reporting 144 cases of COVID-19, prompting emergency government aid.
Indian farmers vow to intensify protests after talks fail again
Protesting farmers say there will be nationwide strike if government does not repeal controversial new agriculture laws.
What’s happening in the US elections in 500 words
California certifies its final vote with Biden as the winner, while Trump heads to Georgia ahead of key Senate runoffs.
Sudan gov’t rejects ruling council head’s move creating new body
Transitional government disagrees with move to create new body with broad powers.
Saudi Arabia says allies ‘on board’ for resolution of Gulf crisis
Saudi foreign minister says kingdom in 'full coordination with partners' and that prospect of agreement 'very positive'.
Zimbabwe opposition VP Biti released on bail in assault case
Tendai Biti, vice president of Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC alliance, denies charges of assaulting a Russian national.
US used ‘unlawful’ Trump administration guide to rule on asylum
Judge accuses US government of failing to throw out 'unlawful' asylum claim directives, court transcript shows.
Military officer elected head of Mali’s interim legislature
Colonel Malick Diaw elected president of Mali's post-coup National Transition Council.
Iran extends restrictions as COVID-19 death toll passes 50,000
Partial shutdowns, curfews and intra-city travel restrictions extended for regions across Iran.
EU calls for probe into Palestinian teen’s killing by Israel
Palestinians call killing 'war crime'; EU delegation to Palestinians said Israel must investigate 'shocking incident'.