Trump’s election rhetoric has Georgia Republicans concerned
As control of US Senate hinges on upcoming Georgia runoffs, worries grow that Donald Trump's supporters will not vote.
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Fighting hampering aid delivery to Ethiopia’s Tigray: UN
Fighting is ongoing 'in many parts' of Tigray, complicating efforts to deliver humanitarian aid the UN says.
Lebanon arrests businessman linked to Sarkozy corruption case
Ziad Takieddine is accused of being an intermediary between former Libyan and French leaders.
Spain: Armed forces chief dismisses far-right ex-military chats
The WhatsApp texts criticised the current left-wing government and praised former dictator Francisco Franco.
Fire crews battle to tame Southern California wildfire
The fire forced the evacuation of some 25,000 people and is still burning, as two firefighters were hospitalised.
Trump, Republican Party raise $207.5m since Election Day
Their huge fundraising total is a result of weeks of efforts to challenge the presidential election results.
US sets records for virus cases, California readies new lockdown
Health experts predict the US is headed for a surge in coronavirus cases that could kill about 3,000 people a day.
What to expect from Kuwait’s parliamentary election
The Gulf state is set to hold parliamentary elections on Saturday amid a liquidity crisis and the spread of COVID-19.
What do the local elections mean for Kashmiris?
India conducts local elections but analysts say they are an attempt by New Delhi to show normalcy in the region.
US discussing ‘deal’ allowing Huawei’s CFO to return to China
Extradition of Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada two years ago, has strained ties with China.
Bali struggles with ‘COVID-poor’ as Indonesian cases hit record
Malnutrition has long been a problem in the island's east, but the collapse of tourism means more are now going hungry.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef ‘critical’ due to climate change
IUCN report says more than a third of world's heritage sites are of 'significant concern' or 'critical'.
Uighurs forced to eat pork as China expands Xinjiang pig farms
Former detainees say they were forced to eat pork in re-education camps and detention centres.
Biden asks Fauci to join COVID-19 team, stresses need for masks
In interview with CNN, President-elect Joe Biden says he intends to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.
Inside A Xinjiang Detention Camp
In a lush countryside idyll known for its horse farms and fields of yellow flowers, China built a system of total control.
US Democrats pick Meeks to chair House Foreign Affairs Committee
New York Congressman Gregory Meeks will be the first African American to chair key House Foreign Affairs Committee.
US: Arctic Refuge oil and gas lease sale set for early January
Environmental groups slam Trump administration announcement as threat to pristine wildlife area in Alaska.
Another monolith erected, this time in southern California
The tall, silver structure drew hikers to the area after photos were posted on social media.
Egypt releases rights activists after global pressure
Three human rights activists freed after a month in prison for 'joining a terror group' and 'spreading false news'.
Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
It was the latest defeat in a string of losses for President Donald Trump’s post-election lawsuits claiming voter fraud.