African Union lifts Mali’s suspension imposed in the wake of coup
The decision comes days after the West African regional bloc announced it was ending its post-coup sanctions on Mali.
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Pakistan claims devastating locust attack brought under control
The infestation had forced the government to declare a national emergency as the invading insects ravaged crops.
Ex-Lebanon PM Hariri says he is in the running to head new gov’t
Saad Hariri who resigned last year amid protests said he 'will not close the door on the only hope left for Lebanon'.
Jordan enters 48-hour nationwide coronavirus lockdown
The gov't orders 48-hour curfew which will apply every weekend following an 'exponential' rise in the number of cases.
Democrats want panel to investigate Trump’s capacity to govern
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is looking to introduce legislation that will allow President Trump's removal if necessary.
World Food Programme awarded 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
WFP wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the world.
Armenia, Azerbaijan meet for Nagorno-Karabakh talks: Live news
Foreign ministers of rival countries meet in Moscow, marking first significant step towards easing clashes.
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat contracts coronavirus
Saeb Erakat, the senior PLO leader, has been isolating after testing positive for the COVID-19.
Taliban cheers Trump vowing early troop withdrawal, Kabul sceptic
Group welcomes announcement as a 'positive step' while gov't says premature withdrawal may have negative consequences.
Amid political crisis, Kyrgyz president accepts PM’s resignation
A disputed parliamentary vote has sparked fresh turmoil in the Central Asian country, triggering mass protests.
Can tensions between Turkey and NATO be contained?
Two US senators are demanding sanctions after reports Turkey has tested its Russian-built S-400 defence system.
China joins COVAX, UN-backed global COVID-19 vaccine facility
China is the biggest economy to back the initiative so far. Neither the United States nor Russia have signed up.
Science vs humanities in Australia’s university fee shake-up
Outrage as government moves to more than double fees for degrees in the humanities and social sciences.
White House doc says Trump can do public events from Saturday
US president eager to get back on the campaign trail after ten days confined to hospital and the White House.
White Texas officer charged in Black man’s fatal shooting fired
Former officer Shaun Lucas is fired after fatally shooting Jonathan Price while responding to a domestic disturbance.
McConnell says he avoids White House, cites lax COVID-19 approach
US Senator Mitch McConnell has not been to the White House, which is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, for two months.
Breonna Taylor: Police files raise new questions, renew outrage
The mayor of Louisville this week released hundreds of documents from a police probe into death of unarmed Black woman.
Amnesty: Killing of Colombia activists result of failed policies
Rights group warns situation for rights defenders has worsened since 2016 peace deal between the government and FARC.
Court blocks Wisconsin absentee ballot extension
Democrats likely to go to US Supreme Court to get an extension of the election-day deadline for absentee ballots.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups sue NY governor over COVID-19 curbs
In lawsuit, religious groups allege strict restrictions imposed amid COVID-19 case surge are unconstitutional in the US.