Despite ban, Europe’s largest right-wing rally may go ahead
Nationalists say they will ignore calls by mayor to ban annual Independence March in Warsaw due to COVID-19.
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Saeb Erekat, longtime spokesman for the Palestinians, dies at 65
Veteran negotiator and prominent spokesman for the Palestinians died after being infected by coronavirus.
Obituary: Erekat, negotiator, public face of Palestinian cause
Longtime chief Palestinian negotiator Erekat was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 8 and his health deteriorated.
Turkey appoints ex-Deputy PM Lutfi Elvan as finance minister
Elvan appointed after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepts the resignation of son-in-law Berat Albayrak.
Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict explained in 500 words
Fears mount of protracted conflict in Ethiopia as PM Abiy's government declares war on northern Tigray region.
Jordan holds parliamentary elections amid coronavirus surge
Jordan's government is more representative than others in the Middle East, but most power is held by King Abdullah II.
Ethiopian military seizes airport as fighting rages in Tigray
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed says he is not ignoring international warnings over the escalating Tigray conflict.
Turkey: Azerbaijan achieved ‘sacred success’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
Ankara lauds Baku, its close ally, for an 'important gain on the battleground and table', amid deal to end conflict.
ISIL-linked attackers behead 50 people in northern Mozambique
Witnesses say the assailants herded victims onto a football pitch in the village of Muatide where they were killed.
Brazil halts trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Trials stopped after 'adverse' incident involving vaccine that has become political football in Brazil.
Barr tells US prosecutors to probe claims of vote irregularities
Attorney general authorises election inquiry, but urges prosecutors not to pursue 'fanciful or far-fetched claims'.
US sanctions more officials over China’s crackdown in Hong Kong
Washington places sanctions on four more Hong Kong and mainland officials over a China-imposed national security law.
Everything you need to know about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Reported breakthrough in vaccine race welcomed by scientists and leaders, but experts caution many questions remain.
Analysis: Trump’s lens for vote questions seems myopic
The United States president only sees 'fraud' and 'illegal' votes working one way: against him.
US Elections: When will the US vote results be finalised?
States can begin certifying their results as soon as tomorrow in a process driven by the calendar.
Gunmaker stocks tumble as post-election US is largely peaceful
Smith & Wesson Brands and rival Sturm Ruger & Co fell more than 9% while ammunition seller Vista Outdoor tumbled 12%.
What will Biden’s US win mean for Africa? Experts weigh in
African experts from various fields - from art and finance to human rights and governance - share their views.
Donald Trump’s election night party adds to coronavirus scrutiny
With few masks and no social distancing, the White House event is being eyed as a potential COVID-19 super-spreader.
Lovin’ it: McDonald’s beats profit estimates, debuts McPlant line
The world's biggest burger chain said it would launch a 'McPlant' line of plant-based menu items.
Gold slides amid Pfizer’s hopeful COVID-19 vaccine news
Gold fell below $1,900 an ounce in London as Pfizer said a vaccine it’s developing prevents more than 90% of infections.