Trump fails to block tax return subpoena, will appeal decision
The president had argued that the subpoena for his tax returns was overly broad and politically motivated.
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‘Historic verdict’: Celebrations as Greece convicts Golden Dawn
Activists and experts welcome landmark move to criminalise group as positive first step against European fascism.
Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in Qatar for talks with Sheikh Tamim
Turkish leader was welcomed upon his arrival by senior delegation headed by Qatar's defence minister.
Tensions simmer over Northern Cyprus plan to reopen Varosha
A politician has resigned over controversial proposal to reopen ghost town, as EU and Moscow raise concerns.
Pence, Harris to face off in VP debate: US election live news
After Trump's coronavirus infection, the question of presidential succession brings new urgency to the event.
US stocks gain on hopes of a piecemeal stimulus package
Trump said he would sign a bill that sends $1,200 directly to Americans and gives aid to airlines and small businesses.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Mexico
Delta is the 25th named storm of an unusually active Atlantic hurricane season.
Russia successfully tests new hypersonic Tsirkon missile
Top military official tells President Putin test marked first time missile successfully struck a target at sea.
Pakistani court acquits Christian man on death row for blasphemy
Sawan Masih was on death row for six years after being convicted of blasphemy by a Lahore court.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for ‘gene scissors’
Charpentier, French, and Doudna, American, become sixth and seventh women to win a Nobel Prize for chemistry.
Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty granted bail in drugs case
Rhea Chakraborty was arrested for allegedly buying drugs for her ex-boyfriend actor whose suicide sparked a media storm.
Kenya court finds two guilty in deadly Westgate mall attack
The 2013 assault on a Nairobi shopping mall resulted in death of at least 67 people.
South Africa trade unions protest job losses, wage cuts
Country's biggest unions urge members to stay away from work over the government's handling of the pandemic.
Libya’s rival groups agree on choosing sovereign positions
Opposing delegates sign agreement in Morocco on mechanism to appoint sovereign heads.
Unrest brews in Kyrgyzstan as political crisis deepens
After gov't stepped down, people in the capital Bishkek clash while divisions grow between opposition factions.
Who around Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19?
Infections throughout the White House and among Republicans have roiled campaigning for the November 3 election.
Insistence on violence will marginalise perpetrators: Afghan FM
Afghan acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar expresses optimism about overcoming obstacles in Taliban talks.
Wall Street ends 1% lower after Trump calls off relief talks
All three major US stock indexes closed more than 1 percent lower following Trump's tweets Tuesday.
Analysis: Pence-Harris debate takes on heightened importance
Given the ages of Trump and Biden - plus Trump's COVID diagnosis - all eyes will be on their running mates.
Rock icon Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65
Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen band dies of cancer, his son announces.