Harvey Weinstein charged with six more counts of sexual assault
New charges, filed in Los Angeles, involve two victims and stem from incidents that occurred more than a decade ago.
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The long history of hiding US presidential illnesses
If Trump does not share details of his COVID infection, he won’t be the first president who kept medical secrets.
Systemic racism in Canada killed Joyce Echaquan, family says
Indigenous woman in Canadian province of Quebec died in hospital this week after staff hurled racist insults at her.
Turkey orders 17 jailed pending trial for 2014 Kobane protests
The Ankara court released three other detainees subject to judicial supervision in same case.
ByteDance’s US TikTok deal likely to drag past November election
US President Donald Trump has given the companies until November 12 before TikTok will be shut down in the US.
Melania Trump secret recordings: ‘I’m driving the liberals crazy’
The US first lady is also caught on tape complaining about being asked about immigration while planning for Christmas.
American Voter: Torri Loffreda-Weston
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
Guatemala promises to break up migrant caravan heading to US
Guatemalan president promises to detain and send migrants back to Honduras, as thousands walk towards the United States.
Arizona voter limits remain as US Supreme Court to hear appeal
The contentious restrictions bar absentee ballot collection and counting of ballots cast at the wrong polling precinct.
Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings released
Recordings are typically kept secret, though their release was ruled to be in the public interest.
EU takes east Libya’s powerbroker Saleh off sanctions blacklist
Aguila Saleh no longer faces travel bans and asset freezes, as EU seeks to play key role in any Libya settlement.
From escapism to aggression, Paris Fashion Week styles COVID-era
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the usually abuzz PFW to stream many of its fashion shows online.
US sanctions eight Belarus officials
Blacklistings by Trump admin were done in coordination with the UK, Canada and the EU.
Israeli tourism minister resigns in protest against Netanyahu
Asaf Zamir, of the centrist Blue and White party, says he does not have an 'ounce of trust' in the Israeli PM.
US Senate will move forward with Barrett confirmation: McConnell
Republican majority leader says Senate will proceed with confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett despite COVID-19 risks.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero denied another bail, ordered to stand trial
Rusesabagina had been living in exile for years and became a high-profile government critic.
What happens if COVID-19 incapacitates Trump: possible scenarios
Some options are clear, others murky, if Trump is unable to continue as president or as a candidate.
Donald Trump repeatedly refused to wear a mask and mocked Biden
President downplayed value of masks, refused to be seen wearing one, politicising safety as pandemic raged in the US.
US stocks sink after Trump tests positive for COVID-19
Slowing US job creation adds to mounting concerns for investors.
Lebanon puts 111 towns in lockdown to stop COVID-19 spread
Lebanon has witnessed a sharp increase in cases in recent weeks with more than 40,000 cases registered since February.