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Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies.
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China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives
The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23.
Trump set to miss required deadline for 2021 refugee quota
Without a new admissions quota, the US refugee resettlement programme will not be able to take in new refugees.
James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation
Comey says probe was 'necessary' as Republicans in the US Senate seek to blame him for FBI missteps.
US airlines urged to delay layoffs, relief deal might be in sight
US airlines have been pleading for a second $25bn bailout that would protect jobs for another six months.
Argentina’s Quino, creator of ‘Mafalda’ comic, dies
Quino was among the most-translated Argentine authors, receiving honours and awards for his work across the globe.
‘Humanity waging war on nature’: UN chief
UN biodiversity summit told 'time is running out' for humanity to stop destroying the planet.
US: Man charged in shooting of Los Angeles County deputies
Attempted murder charges filed in connection with the 'ambush' of two sheriff's deputies as they sat in a squad car.
Key fact checks from the first US presidential debate of 2020
Trump spread the most misinformation on Tuesday, while Biden also made several misleading claims.
US aviation chief pilots test flight of revamped Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing hopes to win approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration after crashes grounded the 737 MAX.
‘Disastrous’: Brazil’s Bolsonaro slams Biden over Amazon comments
US Democratic presidential candidate criticised deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in the first debate with Trump.
UN nuclear watchdog inspects second Iran site
IAEA says it gained access to the second site in Iran where nuclear activity may have taken place in the early 2000s.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Palestinian factions unite on elections
After finally reaching a deal to hold elections, Hamas and Fatah raise hopes they can unite after years of animosity.
Wall Street gains despite chaotic Trump and Biden debate
An unruly presidential debate gave little comfort to an American public reeling from a pandemic and economic woes.
Secret and unprofitable Palantir goes public
The data-mining firm is known for its secretiveness and reliance on spies, police and the military as its clients.
Warring Libya factions eye prisoner release as talks continue
UN mission says Egypt talks addressed confidence-building measures and security arrangements.
EU prepares for standoff over Turkish sanctions
Europe stands behind Greece in the east Med crisis but is hesitant of Cyprus's insistence on sanctioning Ankara.
Trump, Biden campaign after chaotic debate: US election live news
After a night that often devolved into interruptions personal barbs, the candidates head back out on the campaign trail.
Trump aims for Michigan victory over Biden, seeking another upset
Trump is hoping to surprise again in Michigan, the traditionally Democratic state he won in 2016.
Activists seeking to ‘return’ African art go on trial in France
In an anti-colonial protest, activists tried to remove a 19th-century Chadian funeral staff from a Paris museum.