Facebook bans posts that deny or distort the Holocaust
Social media giant says the new policy is response to the rise in anti-Semitism and ignorance about the Nazi killings.
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Why is QAnon spreading outside the US?
Its theories have been repeatedly debunked, yet the conspiracy movement known as 'QAnon' continues to thrive.
American Voter: Benjamin Rodgers
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
Peru President Martin Vizcarra denies fresh corruption allegation
Weeks after surviving impeachment attempt over a previous scandal, Martin Vizcarra rejects new allegation of corruption.
In Pictures: Paraguay River depleted by drought
Extreme drought has brought the Paraguay River to its lowest level in half a century.
UN urged to take action against Myanmar over civilian abuses
First-hand testimonies, images obtained by Amnesty show the Myanmar military's 'utter disregard for civilian suffering'.
India’s Mumbai city hit by widespread power outage
Rare occurrence disrupts train services in the city of 20 million.
Fauci says Trump campaign ad twists his words on COVID-19
Top US government scientist says his comments in GOP ad were taken out of context and without permission.
Tajikistan president on course to win re-election: Early results
Emomali Rahmon is set to secure another seven-year term after garnering 90 percent of votes, according to early results.
‘For Kobe’: Lebron James leads LA Lakers to 17th NBA title
James scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade.
Coronavirus can survive for 28 days on some surfaces: Study
Australian researchers' findings on SARS-CoV-2 virus reinforce need for hand washing and effective cleaning.
China to test entire city of Qingdao after COVID-19 cases emerge
The coastal city will test all nine million residents during the next five days with some areas locked down.
Nagorno-Karabakh truce crumbling as warring sides allege attacks
The ceasefire has been under pressure since it began on Saturday, following hours of negotiations in Moscow.
White House seeks coronavirus relief bill after stimulus rejected
Trump administration urges Congress to pass a stripped-down relief bill using leftover funds from an expired programme.
Akinci, Tatar go into Northern Cyprus runoff vote
Akinci, a pro-reunification moderate, and Ankara-backed challenger Ersin Tatar are to contest an October 18 runoff.
Coalition talks expected as Lithuanians vote in national election
Horse-trading negotiations to form a new governing coalition are very likely after parliamentary election.
US: Louisiana residents continue clean-up after Hurricane Delta
The storm knocked out power for more than half a million customers and compounded damage from previous Hurricane Laura.
‘We need justice’: Nigerians to keep up #EndSARS pressure
Despite disbanding of police unit, activists find redeployment of officers 'problematic' and promise to keep protesting.
Barrett promises to follow law ahead of US Supreme Court hearing
Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's pick for a top court vacancy, said she will rule based on the law, not personal views.
Libya talks to continue as Sharara oil production resumes
Face-to-face talks between rival sides to resume next month in Tunisia as oil production in key oilfield starts again.