Georgia goes to the polls in test of ruling party’s dominance
Opposition hope significantly modified electoral system will prevent Georgian Dream from securing third term.
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Taiwan celebrates LGBTQ rights after virus lockdown lifts
While Taiwan's borders remains closed to most foreigners, organisers still expect to attract more than 100,000 people.
Philippines orders evacuation as strongest typhoon in 2020 nears
With sustained winds and gusts of up to 265 kph, Typhoon Goni is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines since 2013.
Thai pro-democracy leader taken to hospital after ‘chokehold’
Panupong Jadnok fainted after being subjected to a 'chokehold' by plain-clothes police, who tried to rearrest him.
Journalist murdered in Mexico, sixth this year: governor
49-year-old journalist and TV host, Arturo Alba Medina, was assassinated a few minutes after the end of his show.
US claims Iranian hackers accessed voter information
Iranian officials have denied hacking claims, saying it makes no difference whether Trump or Biden wins US elections.
Twitter unfreezes NY Post’s account after Republican backlash
Social media platform had blocked the newspaper's ability to tweet after it published articles about Joe Biden's son.
Malaysia’s Indigenous people question timber sustainability
Communities in Malaysian Borneo say forest is being felled without their consent and still certified as sustainable.
Brazil VP contradicts Bolsonaro: ‘Of course’ we will buy vaccine
The vice president's comments come a week after Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Brazilians are not 'guinea pigs'.
Accused Kenosha gunman Rittenhouse extradited to Wisconsin
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, has been charged in the fatal shooting of two anti-racism protesters in the US state of Wisconsin.
What’s the deal with the Hunter Biden email controversy?
Journalist Glenn Greenwald resigned over The Intercept's handling of his story about the controversy this week.
Magufuli wins re-election in Tanzania; opposition cries foul
President Magufuli received more than 12 million votes while top opposition figure had only two million.
US election: Authorities seek to separate threats from bluster
Law enforcement officials are preparing for a wide variety of threats: Some real and some potentially overstated.
American Voter: Libby Krieger
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
Climate pledges from Asia send ‘extremely important’ signal: UN
China, Japan and South Korea have pledged to slash carbon emissions to net zero.
US issues first Israel birthplace passport to Jerusalem-born teen
Palestinians have condemned the Trump administration's policy change as a violation of international law.
US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases just days before election
An uptick in cases and hospitalisations linked to COVID-19 is pushing US legislators to plead for people to be cautious.
Italy: Interior minister rejects accusations over Nice killing
Far-right leaders accused the Italian government of 'moral responsibility' for the knife attack in France.
Thousands protest in Poland for abortion rights
Rallies come after a court ruled that law allowing abortion of damaged foetuses was incompatible with the constitution.
Canada aims to bring in over 1.2 million immigrants over 3 years
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says plan seeks to fill workforce shortages and boost Canada's economy.