Amnesty: Killing of Colombia activists result of failed policies
Rights group warns situation for rights defenders has worsened since 2016 peace deal between the government and FARC.
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Court blocks Wisconsin absentee ballot extension
Democrats likely to go to US Supreme Court to get an extension of the election-day deadline for absentee ballots.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups sue NY governor over COVID-19 curbs
In lawsuit, religious groups allege strict restrictions imposed amid COVID-19 case surge are unconstitutional in the US.
Kidnapped Mali opposition leader and French aid worker freed
Soumaila Cisse and Sophie Petronin among four hostages released by suspected al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
Finalists: World Trade Org to be led by woman for first time
South Korea’s trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister are finalists for director-general.
Mali coup leaders free former prime minister, generals
Officials' release was a demand of the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, which this week lifted sanctions on Mali.
Israeli government extends ban limiting public protests
PM Netanyahu says the restrictions are driven by safety concerns as the country battles a surge in COVID-19.
American Voter: Alexandra Nichole Salazar Vasquez
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
Former Unaoil executive sentenced over Iraq bribery worth $1.7bn
Basil al-Jarah admitted to paying $17m in bribes to clinch $1.7bn worth of oil projects in post-occupation Iraq.
‘Deep respect’: Iranians mourn singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian
The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.
Thirteen charged in ‘plots’ against Michigan governor
Prosecutors reveal arrests in 'plots' to storm the Michigan state capitol building and kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
US sanctions Iran’s entire financial sector
Latest round of US sanctions targets 18 banks and effectively cuts Iran off from the global financial system.
Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha
Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions.
Trump, Pelosi tout stimulus progress but differ on scope of deal
Trump signals talks over targeted aid are going well, but Pelosi says there needs to be agreement on a broader package.
What is QAnon, the conspiracy theory spreading throughout the US
At least 24 US political candidates have supported a conspiracy that claims liberals are harvesting children's blood.
Mexico’s water crisis heats up as transfer to US looms
Farmers in Mexico's drought-hit Chihuahua state say a looming water transfer to the US threatens their livelihoods.
Madrid court annuls central government’s COVID curbs on city
Regional government chief Isabel Diaz Ayuso opposed the restrictions, saying they would ravage the region's economy.
Rohingya accuse Bangladesh officers of abuse over hunger strike
The Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island.
In Pictures: Indonesians rally against ‘omnibus’ jobs law
Thousands protest braving tear gas against new law that trade unions say undermines labour rights.
S Korean accused of lying to COVID-19 investigators sent to jail
Prosecutors say infections in at least 80 people were traced to the 24-year-old man, who taught at a school in Incheon.