WHO fears more tuberculosis deaths as COVID-19 pandemic continues
'Significant reductions' seen in health interventions of TB patients as a result of lockdowns imposed due to COVID-19.
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China says US undermines peace after ship sails through strait
The destroyer USS Barry sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday in what the US Navy said was a 'routine transit'.
Thailand declares emergency, detains leaders, to curb protests
Government action follows months of student-led street protests that saw royal motorcade heckled.
Police gave no warning in Antifa activist shooting: Witnesses
US Marshals task force did not identify themselves before killing Michael Reinoehl in Washington, witnesses say.
US appoints Tibet coordinator amid tensions with China
Beijing has refused to deal with the US coordinator, seeing the role as interference in its internal affairs.
Trump’s son Barron tested positive for COVID-19, reveals Melania
First lady says 14-year-old Barron Trump had coronavirus but exhibited no symptoms and has since tested negative.
G20 agrees to additional 6-month debt suspension for poor nations
The move could help poor countries as they battle the coronavirus pandemic and deal with its economic fallout.
Guatemala to verify report on US agents ‘unauthorised’ operation
US Senate committee report alleges DHS personnel rounded up Honduran migrants Guatemala in 'unauthorised' operation.
Judge blocks US state’s indoor capacity limits amid COVID surge
COVID-19 is surging in Wisconsin, but a judge temporarily blocked the governor's order to limit indoor dining capacity.
Nosedive: United Airlines revenue drops 78 percent in Q3
The staggering figure is still better than United Airlines' second-quarter plunge of 87 percent.
‘We have to act’: France’s Macron orders curfews to contain COVID
French leader orders nighttime curfews for Paris and eight other French cities to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Two Americans, 240 Yemen rebel backers freed in apparent swap
US national security adviser thanks Saudi king and Omani sultan for efforts in securing release of its citizens.
Tanzania opposition agrees to collaborate. Will it pay off?
Tanzania gears up for October 28 polls to elect presidents for mainland and Zanzibar, as well as MPs and councillors.
Pompeo urges Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel
The US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.
Cyprus: Anti-corruption protests after Al Jazeera passport expose
The protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.
Trump mulls adding China’s Ant Group to trade blacklist: Report
China hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group's IPO.
Iran slams new allegations against arrested diplomat in Belgium
Iran says new 'fabrications' by Belgian authorities are politically motivated.
Hong Kong protests: US warns banks they could face sanctions
The US told banks they could face sanctions for doing business with individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong.
White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a second 911 call
In the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.
Womenomics: Firms with female execs perform better, study finds
Europe is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.