Bahrain says it will not allow imports from Israeli settlements
Gulf state disavows earlier comments made by trade minister who said it had no issue with goods produced in settlements.
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COVID-19: Moscow starts mass vaccination amid record cases
Scientists raise concerns after Russia gives go-ahead before full trials to test safety, efficacy are completed.
US troop withdrawal dismays some Somalis
Officials slam US move to pull back troops from Somalia as a blow to fight against al-Shabab group.
Several killed in coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing
Dead were among 24 people trapped underground by excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas at Diaoshuidong coal mine.
Honduras asks US to extend TPS for citizens after hurricanes
About 80,000 Hondurans in the US have Temporary Protected Status, which shields them against removal from the country.
Trump campaign challenges over 100,000 votes in Georgia
New lawsuit is latest in long line of Trump challenges to US election results, most of which have been thrown out.
Johnson, EU chief to hold emergency call as Brexit talks falter
Impasse centred on French demands about fishing rights in British waters but EU denies asking for more concessions.
Trump orders most US troops out of Somalia
The pullback is part of a larger effort to reduce US troops abroad before Donald Trump leaves office in January.
Peru mine workers block highway as labour protests spread
Farm workers in Peru are blocking highways this week to demand better wages and work conditions.
Biden to critics: My Cabinet will be ‘most diverse’ in US history
Minority groups are upset with Biden's picks so far and are pressuring him to add diversity to his team.
Biden warns of ‘very bleak’ future following ‘dire’ jobs report
'Americans need help and they need it now' President-elect Biden urges after dismal jobs report.
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli forces at protest: Officials
The Palestinian health ministry says the boy died after being shot in the stomach, but Israel denies use of live fire.
Normalisation with Israel requires Palestinian state: Saudi FM
Prince Faisal bin Farhan quashes speculation that Saudi Arabia may be set to establish full diplomatic ties with Israel.
US House votes to decriminalise cannabis at the federal level
Bill would expunge federal marijuana convictions, but it is unlikely to advance in the current Republican-held Senate.
Venezuela urges firms to sign trade deals with Turkey, Iran
US sanctions have not forced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office, but have worsened the economic crisis.
Trudeau declines to comment on possible release of Huawei CFO
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his priority is the safe return of two Canadians detained in China.
Bahrain becomes second country to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The move comes after the UK became the first country in the world to approve the vaccine earlier this week.
Budget line Ryanair orders 210 Boeing 737 Max jets for comeback
Betting on pent-up demand for travel post-pandemic, the Irish discount airline plans to expand service across Europe.
Iran to accelerate underground uranium enrichment: IAEA
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran plans to install hundreds more advanced uranium-enriching centrifuges at Natanz plant.
Brazil’s latest sales pitch? Come exploit the Amazon rainforest
Environment Minister Ricardo Salles has been called a 'termite eating the ministry from the inside' by his predecessor.