In Pictures: Ethiopia’s Oromo hold Irreecha festival
The government says it restricted attendance at the Oromo group's Irreecha festival to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Donald Trump’s video message from the hospital
After conflicting reports over his health, Trump spoke from the hospital where he is under treatment for COVID-19.
Thousands defy lockdown as they call for Netanyahu to resign
Protest, now on its 15th week, keeps pressure on prime minister to quit over alleged corruption and his handling of pandemic.
Trump, White House give conflicting accounts of his condition
US leader 'feeling better' after being admitted into hospital but chief of staff says symptoms are 'very concerning'.
Jordan’s King Abdullah accepts prime minister’s resignation
Omar al-Razzaz will stay on in a caretaker capacity until the king designates a successor to oversee elections.
Iranian-French academic Fariba Adelkhah temporarily freed
Jailed over security breaches, Adelkhah will have to wear an ankle bracelet while on furlough.
New Caledonia set for 2nd referendum on independence from France
Voters in southern Pacific archipelago will choose whether to break away from France in second independence referendum.
Top Thai zoo official shot dead amid missing wildlife scandal
Official investigating the disappearance of a rare albino barking deer was shot in the offices of Songkhla Zoo.
American Voter: Joseph Kim
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
‘There is no work’: Hondurans brave risks in US-bound caravan
Guatemala is cracking down on a Honduran migrant caravan, as thousands entered the country on foot this week.
Italian PM Conte to testify in Salvini refugee abuse case
Former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini faces kidnapping charges for delaying disembarkation of 131 migrants in 2019.
US Senate floor activity postponed as COVID-19 infections spread
Republican Senate Majority Leader McConnell says confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee will proceed as planned.
WHO urges Turkey to follow its COVID-19 reporting guides
The move comes after health minister says daily figures published since July 29 only reflected symptomatic patients.
Egypt unveils 59 ancient coffins in major archaeological find
Egypt put on show dozens of coffins belonging to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty, buried about 2,500 years ago.
President Trump ‘doing very well’, says White House doctor
A source familiar with Donald Trump's health warned that next 48 hours will be critical in his COVID-19 treatment.
Many people missing in severe floods in Italy and France
A storm hit southeastern France and northern Italy, leading to destroyed homes, bridges and blocked roads.
Iran to implement stricter restrictions as COVID-19 cases mount
The new measures come as coronavirus infections rise sharply across the country, especially in the capital Tehran.
Canada: Murder raises fresh concerns about far-right violence
The brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.
Sudan’s government, rebel groups sign landmark deal
Sudan's government and rebel groups ink the deal in Juba a year after the peace talks began.
Canadian warship sails near Taiwan amid heightened China tensions
Taiwan's defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.