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Thousands mark anti-government protests anniversary in Iraq
Protesters demand youth employment, functioning public services and the guarantee of transparent elections.
Vatican releases budget, balance sheet amid financial scandal
Vatican seeks to reassure Catholics it is serious about cleaning up its act after an expose of shoddy finances.
US Senate panel to subpoena CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google
After executives declined to appear voluntarily, a US Senate committee voted on a plan to subpoena them.
Trump administration sued over ‘draconian’ ICC sanctions
Rights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.
Florida is the true US presidential election bellwether state
Trump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.
India says Pakistani shelling killed three soldiers in Kashmir
Indian army says Pakistan opened fire across LoC without provocation.
Facebook bans ads that seek to delegitimise US elections
The social media giant says it would prohibit ads questioning outcome of election results on its platforms.
Putin was behind my poisoning: Navalny tells German magazine
Russian opposition leader tells Der Spiegel that President Putin was behind his alleged poisoning in late August.
US bans palm oil imports from Malaysian producer FGV
US customs agency ban follows probe into forced labour allegations; FGV says it upholds labour standards.
COVID-19: UN calls for more support for ‘people’s vaccine’ plan
A total of 168 countries join UN's COVID-19 vaccine plan as UK, Canada and Germany pledge nearly $1bn in funds.
Police deployed as restive Hong Kong marks China’s National Day
While leader Carrie Lam hails 'return to peace', riot police hit streets to deter expected pro-democracy march.
Putin, Macron call for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as deaths mount
Armenia, Azerbaijan reject calls for negotiations and Russia's offer to host talks as fear of broader conflict emerges.
Seagram liquor heiress jailed for role in US sex-trafficking ring
Clare Bronfman handed 81-month term for involvement in group that allegedly enslaved women for sex with its leader.
Sanctions against Belarus stall as US awaits EU consensus
EU had pledged to impose sanctions on Belarus but Cyprus has blocked the move until it also sanctions on Turkey.
Bushfire danger: Smoke puts lives of mothers and babies at risk
Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies.
China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives
The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23.
Trump set to miss required deadline for 2021 refugee quota
Without a new admissions quota, the US refugee resettlement programme will not be able to take in new refugees.
James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation
Comey says probe was 'necessary' as Republicans in the US Senate seek to blame him for FBI missteps.
US airlines urged to delay layoffs, relief deal might be in sight
US airlines have been pleading for a second $25bn bailout that would protect jobs for another six months.