Lebanon PM-designate steps down amid impasse over gov’t formation
Political crisis continues as Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from 'the task of forming the government'.
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Armenia opposition leader placed in detention
Prosecutors accuse Gagik Tsarukyan of financial crimes, including 'vote buying' during 2017 parliamentary election.
Sabah election: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin faces key test in state poll
A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls.
WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready
With coronavirus fatalities nearing 1 million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic.
African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll
Former president's candidacy was rejected on grounds he was handed a 20-year jail term by Ivorian court last November.
Japan’s Suga tells UN Tokyo is ‘determined’ to host Olympics
New PM Yoshihide Suga says Japan is determined to host Olympics 'as proof humanity has defeated' COVID-19 pandemic.
S Korea demands Pyongyang further probe official’s death at sea
Seoul says it will call for a joint probe into killing, which drew a rare apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
One ‘killed’ in Egypt as protesters demand el-Sisi resign
Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during 'Friday of rage' protests.
Oregon governor sending state police to Portland for protests
US city of Portland has been shaken by protests for more than three months following the police killing of George Floyd.
AOC withdraws from Yitzhak Rabin commemoration after criticism
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will not attend event for former Israeli prime minister, her office says.
Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for US Supreme Court: Reports
US president will name the conservative judge to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US media are reporting.
Some 3,500 companies sue over Trump-imposed Chinese tariffs
They are challenging what they call the unlawful escalation of the US trade war with China via imposition of tariffs.
Parisians react to attack near Charlie Hebdo’s former offices
Knife attack comes three weeks after start of high profile trial over 2015 assault on the satirical newspaper.
Military aircraft carrying aviation students crashes in Ukraine
Reports said most of those on board the plane were students at an aviation university run by the defence ministry.
Indian gov’t ‘sponsors Islamophobia’, Pakistan PM tells UN
In UNGA speech, Pakistani leader also denounces India's moves to cement control of Muslim-majority Kashmir
Breonna Taylor’s family demands release of evidence in case
Taylor's family is demanding the release of all body camera footage, police files and court transcripts.
US teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged in connection with shootings that killed two people at protests in US state of Wisconsin.
‘Give diplomacy a chance’: Greece PM invites Turkey for talks
Speaking at the UN, Greek PM calls for a solution with Ankara over oil and gas drilling in the eastern Mediterranean.
Google to block political ads after US election polls close
The policy, which is designed to block all advertisements related to the election, also applies to YouTube.
Pope Francis: COVID-19 crisis a chance to ‘come out better’
In UN speech, pontiff calls for 'change of direction', urging world leaders to reform economic and social systems.