What’s in a photo? A lot for Lebanon as talks with Israel begin
Whether to take a commemorative photo is just one of the tricky protocol issues surrounding the maritime borders talks.
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Senate again questions Supreme Court nominee: US election news
Amy Coney Barrett was composed during her first day of questioning, but sidestepped how she would rule on key cases.
Muslim American votes may carry outsize weight in US election
Despite their small numbers, Muslim Americans' concentration in key US states could swing the presidential election.
East Med crisis: Erdogan ramps up rhetoric against Greece, Cyprus
Turkish leader says countries will get 'response they deserve' amid growing anger over Ankara's new research mission.
Greek neo-Nazi chief sentenced to 13 years in prison
Golden Dawn leader among members and sympathisers of fascist party handed jail sentences following landmark trial.
Israel approves first West Bank settler homes since Gulf deals
More than 2,000 Israeli settlement units have been approved for construction in occupied West Bank.
Kyrgyzstan: Amid unrest, Sadyr Zhaparov confirmed as new PM
Sadyr Zhaparov, who was formerly imprisoned on kidnapping charges, appointed following protests.
World Bank approves $12bn to increase COVID vaccine accessibility
It says emergency response reaching 111 developing countries to secure access and distribution of a safe vaccine.
Thousands flee amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan forces
Official says 30,000 forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue.
Activist fined over anti-colonialism stunt at Paris museum
Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza and two others convicted of attempted theft after trying to seize a Chadian funeral staff.
Clashes at Thailand anti-government protests in Bangkok
Demonstration is the latest in three months as protesters challenge establishment forces in the army and palace.
Turkey denies sending Syrian fighters: Nagorno-Karabakh live news
Erdogan rejects claims Turkey transferring fighters from Syria to boost Azeri forces as he criticises Minsk group.
COVID-19: New lockdowns as vaccine trials stumble
Countries across Europe impose new restrictions as hopes for vaccines to rapidly provide relief dealt another blow.
In Pictures: Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, on fire
Hundreds of volunteers and firefighters battle to put out the blaze on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain.
‘We need to live’: Young Nigerians on why they are protesting
Protests against police brutality have swept Nigeria over the past week, intensifying calls for reform, accountability.
Lebanon, Israel launch talks over maritime border dispute
Short session held on Wednesday, with state media reporting second round to take place on October 28.
Many dead as record rains lash India’s Hyderabad and nearby areas
At least 16 killed in southern India as rains cause widespread flooding in Hyderabad city, home to major IT companies.
US Supreme Court halts census in latest legal twist
Justices put on hold ruling that ordered the once-in-a-decade population count to continue until October 31.
Melania Trump book author accused of breaking nondisclosure pact
US Justice Department says former aide failed to submit a draft of book about the first lady for government review.
‘Christmas creep’: Amazon bumps shopping season up with Prime Day
Jitters about in-person shopping and a later Prime Day this year could pull the whole holiday shopping season forward.