Facebook removes Trump COVID-19 post, Twitter hides similar tweet
Social media companies take action on US President Donald Trump posts that suggested COVID-19 was like the flu.
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Michelle Obama brands Donald Trump ‘racist’ in scalding video
The former first lady also accuses US president of 'willful mismanagement' of the COVID-19 crisis in the country.
Trump tells reps to postpone stimulus talks until after election
Trump's announcement fell hours after Fed chief warned US economic recovery is in peril without more fiscal support.
Kyrgyzstan prime minister resigns amid election protests
Opposition politician Sadyr Zhaparov released from jail and appointed acting PM, amid ongoing vote-rigging protests.
Italy softens harsh migration rules championed by Salvini
Rescue boats now face lighter fines and migrants will not be expelled if they risk persecution at home.
US Joint Chiefs quarantined after official tests positive
The Pentagon says it will not affect 'the operational readiness or mission capability of the US Armed Forces'.
FDA requests data that may push COVID-19 vaccine past US election
The FDA will meet outside experts later this month at a gathering expected to reveal data about potential vaccines.
COVID economy: This ‘calamity is far from over’, IMF chief warns
All countries face 'the long ascent' and risk leaving an entire generation behind, IMF's Georgieva says.
High turnout: More than four million Americans have already voted
With just four weeks until Election Day, early voting amid coronavirus pandemic suggests highest US turnout since 1908.
Hurricane Delta intensifies, targets Mexico, US Gulf Coast
Maximum sustained winds of 185km/h are forecast to accelerate further and hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday.
Jonathan Price: Officer charged with murder of Black man in Texas
Jonathan Price was killed by Shaun Lucas in the US state of Texas after allegedly intervening in a domestic disturbance.
Church of England failed to tackle child sex abuse, inquiry says
Inquiry says church allowed abusers to hide in an attempt to defend its own reputation rather than protect young people.
‘Catastrophic’: Iran reports record rise in COVID-19 cases
Highest single-day rise of 4,151 new COVID-19 infections is reported in the worst-hit country in the Middle East.
US stocks flat as Fed’s Powell urges more federal virus aid
Wall Street's main indexes were treading water on Tuesday as the Fed chief called for more fiscal stimulus.
Surrounded by war, Burkinabe civilians have votes taken away
Hundreds of thousands of people in areas hit by violence may not be able to vote in Burkina Faso's presidential poll.
Michelle Obama calls Trump ‘racist’: US election news
The former first lady released a scathing video condemning Trump and offering 'closing arguments' in favor of Biden.
Taiwan says military under pressure from China as missions mount
Taiwan air force scrambled more than twice as much in 2020 to intercept Chinese planes crossing island's buffer zone.
Indonesian workers stage protests against new labour laws
Opponents say the new law allows contractors to remain in place for life and weakens environmental protections.
Pompeo in Japan to boost ties with Asian allies to counter China
Quad grouping of foreign ministers seen as a platform to strengthen US solidarity with regional allies against China.
Kyrgyzstan protesters seize gov’t house, free ex-leader Atambayev
Police used water cannon, stun grenades and tear gas to disperse crowd who forced their way into a government building.