‘Save yourselves’: Ethiopia warns Tigrayans of Mekelle attack
Tigray official denies Mekelle has been surrounded, saying troops could not 'move an inch for more than one week'.
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Al-Qaeda in North Africa appoints new leader after killing
Algerian Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi has been on the US 'international terrorist' blacklist since September 2015.
Deadly ISIL attack north of Baghdad sparks anger
Iraq's Salahuddin province in mourning after an attack blamed on ISIL fighters killed 10 people, including civilians.
Europe response ‘incomplete’: WHO COVID envoy fears third wave
Europe briefly enjoyed sinking infection rates that are now surging again as WHO's David Nabarro warns of a third wave.
‘Backward in time’: Israeli scientists claim to reverse ageing
Administering pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber could reverse ageing and illnesses, research finds.
What the US troop withdrawal means for Iraq
Pullout decision likely to shift power significantly in favour of Iran, which Trump has sought to weaken.
Saudi Arabia says it seeks a way to end dispute with Qatar
The Gulf rift dates from 2017 when the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a blockade on Qatar.
Israeli army launches air raids on besieged Gaza Strip
The Israeli army says it struck Hamas positions after an alleged rocket attack from the Palestinian enclave.
Japan’s COVID-19 cases hit record high for fourth day
Japan mulls imposing limits on large gatherings a day after dialling back key domestic travel campaign.
G20 leaders back ‘equitable’ global access to COVID-19 vaccines
Twin crises of COVID-19 pandemic and an uneven global recovery dominate first day of G20 summit.
Hong Kong, Singapore travel bubble delayed by COVID-19 surge
Air travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
COVID-19: FDA authorises Regeneron antibody drug given to Trump
US agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump.
Judge dismisses Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification
In a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign's 'strained legal arguments and speculative accusations'.
Guatemala protesters torch Congress as simmering anger boils over
A contentious budget bill pushed thousands into the streets to call for an end to corruption, among other demands.
US surpasses 12 million COVID-19 cases ahead of holiday
Over one million people were screened at airports across the US on Friday despite advice not to travel for Thanksgiving.
Judge bars Trump appointee from interfering in Voice of America
US media agency head is accused of trying to turn the state-funded news organisation into a propaganda outlet for Trump.
US mulls Houthi ‘terror’ label as groups say civilians to suffer
Aid groups, US legislators and experts say US plan to designate Yemeni rebel group will worsen dire humanitarian crisis.
New York governor wins International Emmy for COVID-19 briefings
The award committee praised Andrew Cuomo's 'masterful use of television to inform and calm people around the world'.
UK, Canada agree to post-Brexit rollover trade deal
The countries say they will work on a more comprehensive agreement next year after Britain completes its EU departure.
Nigeria slips into recession blamed on COVID-19 and oil prices
The country's economy shrinks two quarters in a row amid contraction in its oil sector.