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Lead poisoning fears at Greek refugee camp built on military site
Refugees have found old ammunition which could pose health risks at Kara Tepe, a camp built to rehouse Moria residents.
Turkey slams EU threat of sanctions over East Med dispute
Turkish foreign ministry warns against threat of measures amid Eastern Mediterranean standoff with Greece and Cyprus.
US economy adds 661,000 jobs in September as recovery slows
This is the final monthly snapshot of the US labour market voters will see before the November 3 presidential election.
Colombia sees surge in mass killings in 2020: UN
The United Nations reports a surge in mass killings in various regions of the South American country in recent months.
Macron says Islam ‘in crisis’, prompting backlash from Muslims
'Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today', says Macron, as he unveils plan to defend secularism.
India Dalit rape victim family ‘locked up as police burned body’
Family of Dalit teen who died after gang rape accuse police of cremating her body without their presence or consent.
Two years on, Khashoggi murder unresolved, body still missing
Killers of Saudi journalist in Istanbul consulate are yet to be held to account, says UN rapporteur.
Trump tested for COVID-19 after close aide diagnosed with virus
Hope Hicks was travelling with the president this week and is reportedly showing symptoms of the disease.
N Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and sister visit flood-hit village
North Korea is rebuilding after a season of storms and typhoons destroyed thousands of homes.
EU breaks deadlock to impose Belarus sanctions, Turkey on notice
Cyprus backed plan after EU leaders reassured island with compromise over Turkey's Mediterranean gas exploration.
Elderly homes in Australia under fire after high COVID-19 deaths
Elderly people in privately-run care homes account for about three quarters of the country's COVID-19 deaths.
Advocates condemn Trump’s ‘tragically low’ planned US refugee cap
The administration's plan to lower the ceiling of refugee acceptance is seen as part of continuing anti-immigration stance.
US Supreme Court nominee advocated overturning legalised abortion
Amy Coney Barrett signed on to a 2006 advertisement urging the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.
Canada: Indigenous woman’s death spurs growing calls for action
Joyce Echaquan, a Atikamekw mother of seven, died in hospital north of Montreal where staff hurled racist taunts at her.
US regulator fines Emirates $400,000 for flights over Iran
Half the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.
US judge halts work of Trump administration’s policing panel
Federal judge says presidential commission was 'far from transparent' and violated open meeting laws.
Court rules Edward Snowden’s book earnings should go to US gov’t
US government sued the whistle-blower over the publication of his book, Permanent Record, which it said violated NDAs.
Diocese in NY state files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York, is facing more than 200 sexual abuse lawsuits.
Investors fail to protect the Amazon, conservation group finds
Firms managing trillions in assets are failing to set policies to stop the damage, a forest conservation group says.