New Trump rule could require up to $15,000 bond for travel to US
The pilot programme could affect travellers from 24 countries including Afghanistan, Angola and Sudan.
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Ethiopian army castaways may expand TPLF’s fight past Mekelle
Ahead of government's 'final' assault on Mekelle, TPLF officials say even city's fall will not spell end of fight.
Ford snaps up freezers to store COVID-19 vaccine for autoworkers
Assembly plant workers are considered essential in most US states, but not at the top of the list for early vaccines.
India bans 43 apps in fresh wave of web sanctions against China
The mostly Chinese-origin apps threaten the 'sovereignty and integrity of India', the country's tech ministry said.
Biden pivots from ‘America First’ with national security team
With his highly experienced and diverse team, President-elect Joe Biden is emphasising cooperation with US allies.
Trial of hunger-striking Saudi activist al-Hathloul to resume
Loujain al-Hathloul, arrested in 2018, has been on hunger strike for a month against conditions of prolonged detention.
Donors pledge billions to Afghanistan, but with strings attached
Countries slap restrictions over pledged funds pending on progress in talks between Taliban and the gov't, among others.
Georgia Senate races in focus as Trump spotlight fades
US Senate majority and Joe Biden's opportunity to govern alongside a Democratic Congress hinge on two runoff elections.
Burkina Faso vote: Kabore in the lead as opposition cries foul
Results from 37 out of roughly 360 districts show Kabore with 235,000 votes, some three times as many as closest rival.
German policemen suspended after raids over far-right chat group
State interior minister calls far-right content shared by officers on WhatsApp group 'highly xenophobic and inhuman'.
Elon Musk soars past Bill Gates to become second richest person
Tesla's founder added $100.3bn to his net worth this year, the most of anyone on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Oil-rich Kuwait faces looming debt crisis
For the first time in history, Kuwait's oil revenues will not cover salaries and subsidies.
At least 600 killed in Mai Kadra massacre: Ethiopian rights body
Gov't-affiliated commission says local group, with help from police and militia, responsible for November 9 killings.
Germany rejects Ankara’s protest against search of Turkish vessel
German forces, tasked with enforcing UN arms embargo against Libya, searched the Libya-bound cargo ship.
NYC’s first Black mayor, David Dinkins, has died
Dinkins's death comes just weeks after the death of his wife, Joyce, who died in October at the age of 89.
COVID anxiety set to shake up how Americans shop on Black Friday
From fear of infection to financial insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Americans shop this holiday.
Two bomb blasts kill at least 14 in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan
Victims include 12 civilians and two traffic police officers, with 45 others suffering wounds.
Lockerbie bomber appeal begins at Scotland’s High Court
Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, who died in 2012, was found guilty but his family have made a posthumous appeal.
Dow tops 30,000 points as Trump admin begins transition to Biden
After weeks of political tensions, US President Trump gave green light to transition of power to President-elect Biden.
Airlines mull mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for int’l passengers
Major Asia Pacific airlines are mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for travellers to certain countries.