Berkshire to pay $4m over ‘egregious’ Iran sanctions violations
The firm agreed to pay $4.14m to settle allegations that a Turkish subsidiary sold cutting tools to be resold in Iran.
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Soldiers open fire on protesters in Nigeria’s Lagos: Witnesses
Footage posted online showed several hundred people out demonstrating, in defiance of a curfew imposed hours earlier.
Google: From ‘don’t be evil’ to target of DOJ antitrust lawsuit
Google is accused of using its search dominance to bludgeon competition and thwart innovation to the detriment of users.
In Sudan, ICC prosecutor says al-Bashir must be tried over Darfur
Fatou Bensouda calls for suspects in Darfur conflict case to face 'justice without delay'.
Biden looks to sink Trump’s winning formula in Wisconsin
Amid a pandemic, Trump is trying to reconstruct the voting coalition that propelled him to victory in 2016.
Judge orders speedy release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Maxwell is facing charges that she helped sex offender Jeffrey Epstein traffic and sexually abuse teenage girls.
Total’s Uganda oil projects ‘hurt tens of thousands’: NGOs
Friends of the Earth and Survie want Total to disclose how it is addressing alleged adverse impact of its activities.
Ex-Goldman Sachs execs to testify in gender discrimination case
The case is represents one of the biggest gender discrimination cases in Wall Street history.
Trump campaign cries foul on final debate topics
The US president says he will participate in Thursday's debate, despite decrying the lack of a foreign policy topic.
US: Republicans see bright spot in 2020 voter registration push
Amid Donald Trump's polling and fundraising struggles, there is one positive sign for Republicans ahead of US elections.
India’s Modi urges coronavirus caution ahead of festival season
Indian prime minister tells citizens not to 'let guard down' amid recent trend of declining coronavirus cases.
‘Catastrophic floods’: 105 killed, 5 million affected in Vietnam
At least 178,000 homes submerged and nearly 7,000 hectares of crop impacted.
Detained ‘UAE spy’ was working as a journalist in Turkey
The 45-year-old Jordanian was arrested in Turkey on Friday on suspicion of spying for the UAE.
In Pictures: #EndSARS protests continue in Nigeria
For more than two weeks, Nigeria has been rocked by demonstrations by many young people protesting police brutality.
DR Congo: Wanted strongman’s crimes supported by army, says HRW
Guidon Shimiray Mwissa forces continue to commit crimes against civilians with help of the army, rights group says.
Greece asks EU to consider suspending customs union with Turkey
Greek foreign minister's move comes amid tensions between Athens and Ankara over disputed East Mediterranean waters.
China asks India to honour pledge, return apprehended soldier
An Indian army statement said the soldier, Corporal Wang Ya Long, was apprehended inside Indian-administered Ladakh.
Armed fighters free 900 prisoners from DR Congo jail
Assault on Kangbayi central prison and military camp blamed on Ugandan armed group ADF by town's mayor.
Argentina passes 1 million cases as COVID-19 hits Latin America
Colombia, Mexico and Peru are expected to reach a million-case milestone in the coming weeks.
‘Vendetta’: Kashmir newspaper’s office sealed by India officials
Indian administration seals office of Kashmir Times, causing outrage from journalists in the disputed region.