Iran: Judicial authority bans ‘torture’
Publication of new guidelines by government body comes a week after viral videos showed police beating detainees.
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Pro-Iran factions’ truce with US in Iraq ‘short-term’: Lawmaker
Ceasefire only temporary and depends on Washington completing a full military withdrawal, key parliamentarian says.
Stimulus saga: Trump says he would go higher than $1.8 trillion
Trump says he'll support a bigger stimulus package and blames Pelosi for stonewalling for political gain.
WHO names independent body to investigate DRC sex abuse claims
The majority of allegations in the DR Congo were against men who victims said worked for the UN body.
Libya: GNA arrests ex-coastguard head wanted by Interpol
Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in June 2018 over accusations of involvement in human trafficking.
California heatwave prompts power shutdowns, fire danger
Heat advisories issued for temperatures in the 90s and above in some parts of the US West Coast state.
Israel’s settlement approvals hit record high: Watchdog
Watchdog Peace Now says more than 12,000 illegal Israeli settlement homes were approved this year.
US offer to EU: We’ll remove tariffs if Airbus repays billions
The US has offered to settle an aircraft subsidy dispute with the EU if Airbus repays billions in aid, Reuters reports.
China slams US appointment of special coordinator for Tibet
Beijing says appointment of US human rights official infringes on China's internal affairs and may 'destabilise' Tibet.
South Africa’s president unveils $60bn plan to boost economy
South Africa's president rolled out an ambitious programme to create 800,000 jobs and unlock $60bn in investment.
Democrats urge early, heavy turnout as Trump stokes voting fears
Democrats say a decisive victory for Biden will prevent Trump from contesting the election results.
US Supreme Court: Senate committee sets Oct 22 confirmation vote
Republicans continue to push to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court despite Democrat objections.
EU, UK sanction top Russian officials over Navalny ‘poisoning’
French President Emmanuel Macron leads European push to punish Russia, prompting an angry response from the Kremlin.
Convoy attack kills 14 in southwestern Pakistan
The dead included security forces who were accompanying the Oil and Gas Development Corporation convoy.
Twitter restricts Trump campaign: US election live news
Twitter temporarily restricted Trump's election campaign account from tweeting, saying a video violated its rules.
Kamala Harris’s staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Harris had no contact with the staffer, but is postponing her in-person campaign schedule until Monday.
Poor Indian women ‘learn to ignore’ sex abuse at work: Watchdog
Women working in the informal sector rarely report sexual harassment for fear of losing jobs, Human Rights Watch says.
WHO fears more tuberculosis deaths as COVID-19 pandemic continues
'Significant reductions' seen in health interventions of TB patients as a result of lockdowns imposed due to COVID-19.
China says US undermines peace after ship sails through strait
The destroyer USS Barry sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday in what the US Navy said was a 'routine transit'.
Thailand declares emergency, detains leaders, to curb protests
Government action follows months of student-led street protests that saw royal motorcade heckled.