East Med: Turkish research ship back in port ahead of EU summit
Oruc Reis returns to port before EU summit where the bloc will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara.
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Iran buries slain nuclear scientist, promises retaliation
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh buried as top Iranian security official accuses Israel of killing him remotely.
India farmers vow to intensify protests, reject gov’t talks offer
Thousands of farmers continue to block highways connecting the capital as they demand gov't repeal farms laws.
Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 curbs as dance club cluster grows
New curbs come after Hong Kong records biggest jump in daily cases since August, most linked to ballroom-dancing venues.
India investigates alleged AstraZeneca vaccine ‘adverse reaction’
A trial volunteer has claimed he suffered serious 'neurological' symptoms after receiving the vaccine.
S Korea’s ex-president handed suspended jail term for defamation
Chun, 89, was found guilty of defaming a former democracy activist who was involved in protests in the 1980s.
Burundi refugees forcibly disappeared, tortured in Tanzania: HRW
New report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year.
COVID-19 surge triggers deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka
At least eight inmates dead after unrest broke out at a high-security prison near Colombo over rising infections.
Yemen: Houthis claim killing of several Saudi soldiers in Marib
No comment from Saudis but its media reported death of a military official on the battlefield in Yemen.
Old and young, Chinese vent anger at move to raise retirement age
China’s retirement age has remained unchanged for four decades at 60 for men and 55 for women white-collar workers.
Trump adviser Kushner and team heading to Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Seeking to end the rift in the Gulf region, Kushner will meet Qatari emir and Saudi crown prince, say US media reports.
Former Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies at 42
Tributes pour in for Senegalese footballer who scored first goal of 2002 World Cup against reigning champions France.
Rocket attack causes fire at oil refinery in northern Iraq
The ISIL armed group claims responsibility for the rocket attack, which briefly halted operations at the small refinery.
Mysterious monolith vanishes from Utah desert
Officials in western US state of Utah cite 'credible reports' that the object was removed 'by an unknown party'.
Belarus police detain hundreds at ‘march of neighbours’ protests
Anti-government protesters shift tactics to evade crackdown, creating smaller gatherings in districts across Minsk.
Mekelle hospitals struggling to care for wounded: ICRC
Red Cross warns of influx of trauma patients, says supplies running dangerously low as UN calls for humanitarian access.
Hungarian commissioner retracts comparing George Soros to Hitler
Comments by Szilard Demeter drew outrage from Hungary’s Jewish community and led to calls for his dismissal.
Fauci warns of ‘surge upon surge’ of COVID-19 in coming weeks
The top infectious disease expert in the United States says he expects a spike following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wisconsin recount confirms Joe Biden victory over Donald Trump
Second Wisconsin county finishes recount, confirming that Biden beat Trump by more than 20,000 votes in the US state.
Counting under way in Brazil municipal runoff elections
The elections include races for mayor of Brazil's two largest cities and come as the coronavirus continues to rage.