US private payroll growth slows, signalling a stalling recovery
Political uncertainty and a surge in COVID-19 cases could hurt business spending over the next few months.
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Xi plays down concerns that China’s economy is turning inward
Chinese President Xi sought to ease concerns that China's new 'dual circulation' strategy would make it more insular.
Vienna attack: The Muslim heroes who saved lives
A Palestinian McDonald's manager and two Turkish-origin MMA fighters risked their lives to save others amid violence.
Turkey fines social media giants for breaching new internet law
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, YouTube and TikTok to pay over $1.1m for not abiding by Turkish regulation.
Eight non-US election stories you may have missed
As the US elections dominate the news, here are eight stories that might have been overlooked.
In Pictures: Standoff in Ivory Coast intensifies
Tensions are high in Ivory Coast after President Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a disputed third term.
Dow rallies 700 points as US election vote count continues
Volatility grips Wall Street as odds of a much anticipated Democratic sweep are crushed.
Questions mount over Vienna gunman, a convicted ISIL sympathiser
Austrian Macedonian national Kujtim Fejzulai, who killed four people, was released on probation in December.
Biden wins more votes than any candidate in US history: Live news
With votes still being counted, Biden has broken Barack Obama's record, with 70,427,609 ballots cast in his favour.
Uber, Lyft win in California’s most expensive ballot measure ever
Californians overwhelmingly voted in favour of Prop 22 to keep app-based drivers classified as independent contractors.
Gérald Darmanin: Who is France’s interior minister?
Darmanin is leading a crackdown following attacks, but has drawn controversy for his views and alleged misconduct.
Several teachers kidnapped in restive Cameroon region: Union
Teachers taken from school in western Cameroon region gripped by separatist armed uprising, the teachers' union says.
Explainer: What might happen if US election result is disputed?
Trump's premature claim of victory could set off legal and political dramas which can go on for weeks.
Turkey praises ‘two heroes’ who helped victims in Vienna attack
The men’s actions draw praise for saving the lives of two women and a police officer.
Nigeria IDP camp fire displaces thousands of residents
Blaze at internally displaced persons camp in northern Borno state destroyed at least 1,200 tents, officials say.
Ethiopian PM Abiy accuses TPLF of camp ‘attack’, vows response
Tensions rise as prime minister orders military response after accusing party in restive Tigray region of attack.
S Korean military captures N Korean who crossed border
The manhunt began after the man, who was not in a uniform, crossed the heavily fortified border late on Tuesday.
‘AU calls on Americans to remain calm’: Best #ElectionDay tweets
As Americans vote to select their president, social media awash with humour, analysis and anxiety.
Iranian American Sima Ladjevardian loses congressional race
Ladjevardian lost to Dan Crenshaw in a race for the 2nd congressional district of Texas.
United States approves $600m sale of armed drones to Taiwan
The drones are the latest pieces of advanced military equipment to be sold to Taiwan in sales that have angered China.