Lebanon’s Parliament backs audit of all state bodies
While some analysts say an audit is inevitable, critics dismiss the Lebanese Parliament's move as ‘political posturing’.
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Blackout Friday: California outages may expand amid wind storm
With strong winds to come, Edison is considering expanding the blackout to more than 100,000 homes and businesses.
Most Canadians will get COVID-19 vaccine by September: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comment comes as places across Canada put new curbs in place amid a surge in infections.
China slaps 200% import tax on Australian wine amid tensions
China added wine to the growing list of Australian goods barred from its markets amid growing tensions.
India enters recession as COVID-19 surge hinders recovery
After a record slump caused by a national lockdown, India's economy is showing signs of life but faces a long road back.
Hotel Rwanda hero says he was kidnapped before arrest
Paul Rusesabagina, who was arrested in August, said he was blindfolded and had his legs tied up.
Biden’s win masks losses for Democrats in rural US
Donald Trump vastly outperformed Joe Biden with rural voters who say Democrats are 'leaving them behind'.
Thai protesters practise ‘coup prevention’ in latest rally
Thailand PM and army chief have dismissed the possibility of another coup, but this has only increased speculation.
Iraq: Baghdad massage parlour attacked by armed group
Security under PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi put to test as massage parlour and string of liquor stores attacked.
Tens of thousands of Sadr supporters rally in Iraq
Clashes between supporters of the Shia leader and anti-gov't protesters erupt in southern city of Nasiriya.
Venezuelan court sentences six former Citgo executives to prison
The six have denied wrongdoing and a lawyer on their defence team said they planned to appeal.
Wall Streets gains, Nasdaq hits record high on recovery hopes
The Nasdaq hit a record as optimism around an economic rebound outweighed concerns about surging COVID-19 infections.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will not take coronavirus vaccine
Right-wing leader adds that Congress was unlikely to require Brazilians to take a vaccine.
South Korea, China agree on North Korea talks, early Xi visit
China's top diplomat visited South Korea and Japan as the two US allies prepare for change under a new US president.
Iran detained Moore-Gilbert because of Israeli partner: Report
Sydney Morning Herald says British-Australian academic was arrested after Iran found out her partner was Israeli.
Ethnic tension, conflicts key concern for Myanmar’s incoming MPs
Another landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi's party means it has a chance to push through reforms - if it wants.
Trump says he will leave office if Biden electoral win certified
Donald Trump's latest comments are the closest he has come to conceding the US election as hopes for victory fade.
On eve of Black Friday, Amnesty pushes Amazon on workers’ rights
Amnesty International urges online retail giant to respect workers' rights before busy holiday shopping season.
Meng defence lawyer accuses Canadian police officer of ‘cover-up’
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is fighting extradition to the United States, where she faces fraud charges.
UN agency for Palestinians runs out of money for first time
UNRWA received lowest level of contributions since 2012, at a time when pandemic is exacerbating the needs of refugees.