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‘God help us’ if Trump wins re-election, Palestinian PM says
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says it will be disastrous for his people and the world US president is re-elected.
Wall Street stumbles on halted COVID vaccines, US stimulus delays
All three major stock indexes closed in the red, reflecting uncertainty about COVID-19 vaccines and US stimulus plans.
Why are anti-femicide protesters taking to Namibia’s streets?
Youth-led protests have been demanding immediate political action on sexual gender-based violence in Namibia.
Former Kashmir chief minister released after 14-month detention
Mehbooba Mufti, 61, was detained following the government's revocation of the region's autonomy in August 2019.
Saudi Arabia fails in bid for UN Human Rights Council
China, Russia and Cuba win seats as analysts question whether human rights violators should be elected to the council.
Trump’s focus turns to Kamala Harris in last weeks of US campaign
President Donald Trump and his supporters are lobbing critiques and insults at Joe Biden's running mate.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody trial due to safety concern
The US pharmaceutical company announces it is pausing enrolment in its trial 'out of an abundance of caution'.
‘Hate-filled’: Mitt Romney slams Trump, US election rhetoric
Republican Utah senator calls on all politicians to tone down 'rabid attacks' ahead of the 2020 US elections.
China considers giving students experimental COVID-19 vaccine
China National Biotec Group Co is in talks with officials about giving students headed abroad its experimental vaccines.
Sudan’s PM sacks Kassala governor after unrest, port blockade
Abdulla Hamdok fired Saleh Ammar, a member of the Beni Amr tribe, following weeks of clashes with the rival Beja tribe.
Thousands of Nigerians demand police overhaul for sixth day
Protesters continue to call for reform across entire police system following allegations of police brutality.
Three, two, one liftoff: Bezos space firm tests new lunar landing
Blue Origin, launching a New Shepard rocket for a seventh time, could help put astronauts back on the moon.
Trump says ‘go big’ as McConnell plans scaled-down stimulus aid
McConnell says US Senate to vote on scaled-down aid package next week, as Trump urges lawmakers 'Go big or go home!!!'
Moon rising: 8 nations sign lunar settlements, exploration pact
Eight countries have signed a pact to govern lunar exploration, including human settlements on the moon's surface.
Norway says Russia behind cyberattack against its parliament
The Norwegian parliament says it came under cyberattack in August and email accounts of many politicians were hacked.
Facebook to ban ads that discourage vaccines
Ads for or against legislation or policies around vaccines, including for COVID-19, would be allowed, company says.
FBI: Kidnap plot suspects weighed targeting Virginia governor
FBI agent reveals steps that led to charges against six men over plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
COVID-19 again? Reinfection cases raise concerns over immunity
Scientists say while known incidences of reinfection appear rare, cases are worrying.
WTO gives EU green light to slap tariffs on $4bn of US exports
Tariff over Boeing subsidies could stoke transatlantic trade tensions ahead of US elections.