‘Incredibly disturbing’: Whitmer slams Trump’s rally rhetoric
Trump's barbs at Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the target of a kidnapping plot, prompted chants of 'lock her up'.
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As new wave of COVID-19 cases hits, remote work becomes the norm
What for many was a temporary break from the office to stop the spread of COVID-19 has become a new way of life.
Top PLO official Erekat, stricken by COVID-19, taken to hospital
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat's health worsens 10 days after first announcing he contracted coronavirus.
Thailand: Protesters back on the streets despite police ban
Hundreds on Bangkok streets defying ban on protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the powerful monarchy.
Saudi Arabia resumes prayers at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Citizens and residents allowed to perform daily prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the first time in seven months.
In Pictures: Rubber bullets, tear gas at Haiti protests
Several people left injured after the latest unrest during more than a year of protests in Haiti.
Deadly car bomb attack outside Afghanistan police headquarters
More than 100 people wounded in a powerful car bomb in Ghor province, interior ministry said.
Ethnic clashes in Ivory Coast opposition stronghold ahead of poll
House of presidential candidate N'Guessan burned down, several injured in Bongounou.
Azerbaijan says it shot down another Armenian fighter jet: Live
Claim comes after both sides accused each other of violating new Nagorno-Karabakh truce hours after came into effect
President Conde seeks third term as Guinea goes to the polls
Almost 5.5 million registered for the election expected to be tight race between Conde, opposition leader Diallo.
Turkish Cypriots vote in presidential runoff
The presidential vote pits the incumbent Mustafa Akinci against the right-wing Turkish nationalist Ersin Tatar.
Landslide hits Vietnam army barracks, 22 soldiers missing
Landslide in Quang Tri province comes days after another mudslide killed 13, mostly soldiers, in neighbouring region.
Israel says formal diplomatic ties with Bahrain to begin Sunday
Israel to send delegates to Bahrain on Sunday to formalise nascent ties following US-brokered normalisation deal.
Arms embargo on Iran expires despite US opposition
A 13-year conventional arms embargo on Iran has ended, but the implications for Iran and the region remain uncertain.
Indigenous leader demands protection after lobster pound blaze
Indigenous fishers in Canada are asserting their right to fish for a 'moderate livelihood' outside the regulated season.
New Armenia-Azerbaijan truce comes into force in Nagorno-Karabakh
Agreement comes a week after Russia-brokered deal failed to stop the worst fighting in the region in decades.
US elections: Long lines underscore multiple barriers to voting
People across the United States wait hours in early voting before the November 3 presidential election.
Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of anti-gov’t protests
Protesters mark first anniversary of a non-sectarian protest movement that has rocked the political elite.
Trump hits back at Republican senator after criticism
Donald Trump called Ben Sasse, a conservative from Nebraska, the 'least effective of our 53 Republican Senators'.
ICC delegation heading to Sudan to discuss case against al-Bashir
Former president has been indicted by the ICC for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.