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Several countries are tightening border controls amid concerns over a new coronavirus strain detected in South Africa.

Amnesty International says over 100 people suffered eye injuries in security force crackdown on mass protests this year.

Experts raise concern over potential fraud in Sunday’s vote, which could end conservative National Party’s 12-year rule.

Futures in New York fell below $74 a barrel and global benchmark Brent shed as much as 6 percent, the most since July.

Belarusian leader makes first public appearance near the chaotic border since crisis broke out.

Countries introduce restrictions on travellers from southern Africa amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus.

As tensions between the neighbours grow, the Ukrainian president said the planned coup was set for December.

The self-ruled island's lack of exposure to COVID-19 has left policymakers hesitant to reopen to the world.

Carlos Arthur Nuzman was allegedly part of group that bought votes in bid for Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games.

The site dates back about 1,300 years and represents a rare find in an archeologically-rich region of Iraq.

Security services say those detained were planning to make hundreds of young people protest against the vote result.

French President Macron has slammed Britain's Boris Johnson over his handling of the crisis while NGOs raise alarm.

The uneven progression of the pandemic and the inequalities in access to vaccines calls for locally tailored approaches.

General Dagalo tells Al Jazeera that the reinstated leader was part of discussions leading to October military seizure.

The attack prevented Saif al-Islam Gaddafi from lodging an appeal against disqualification from next month's election.

The deputy chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan discusses the country's latest political crisis.

Advisory issued to all states to rigorously test and screen travellers from South Africa and other 'at risk' countries.

Discovery of new variant with spiked mutations raises concerns about COVID-19 transmissions, triggering travel curbs.

Government says the faction cleared large portions of rainforest to bring in cattle and grow plants to make cocaine.

'This is a problem already happening, and it's getting worse and fast,' warns Oxford professor, Lucie Cluver.

Member of bi-partisan US delegation says his office received ' blunt message' from Chinese Embassy to call off the trip.

Castillo, who has seen his popularity plunge in recent months, dismissed the 'political noise'.

'The vaccine is a better bet,' US National Institutes of Health Director, Dr Francis Collins, tells Marc Lamont Hill.

Foreign ministry reiterates the country’s position that the world community needs to engage with the Taliban government.

Stocks, US treasury yields and oil sink as new COVID-19 strain rattles markets.

Defence minister says there is a 'significant disconnect' between what China says and what it does.

New Zealand's plans to reopen its borders in April 2022 have frustrated businesses reliant on travel.

Farmers observe anniversary of protest against three farm laws, despite the prime minister saying they will be repealed.

Tremors felt as far away as Kolkata, India but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Looting and violence continue for a third day in the capital as Australian police arrive.

The South Korean capital faces obstacles to attracting overseas firms, including unfavourable tax rates and regulations.

March for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women confronted by riot police.

Questions raised over requirements for foreigners jabbed overseas but residents in South Korea to 'prove' their status.

Americans flocked to parades, football stadiums and gathered with family after COVID-19 made many stay home last year.

Czech Republic declares a state of emergency and Slovakia enters lockdown as COVID infections rise.

Colombian forces caught accused Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel, last month after 7-year search.

Protests that began over COVID restrictions have grown into call to address longstanding issues in French territories.

Central Bank Governor Sahap Kavcioglu met with top bankers and the country's BDDK banking watchdog.

Six rescuers found dead after a coal mine accident in Russia's Siberia region killed 52 people.

Edison International’s halted electricity to 63,835 homes and businesses to avoid having live wires spark blazes.

Tigrayan forces and their allies say they are advancing towards the capital, Addis Ababa.

Before Sunday's election, the US is urging Honduras to maintain ties with Taiwan, angering Beijing.

US prosecutors in federal trial set for next year will seek to prove three white men killed Arbery because he was Black.

In the hearts, on the walls and on the shirts: Maradona is still everywhere in Argentina and Naples, Italy.

In a 14,000-page report handed to President Barrow gives details of nearly 400 victims of torture, killing and rape.

Writer Atabek, 68, known as a fierce critic of the Nursultan government, was receiving treatment for COVID-19.

November 25 is recognised worldwide as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/

Thousands resume protests in Sudan days after the military signed a new power-sharing deal with the prime minister.

South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla says the variant is behind an 'exponential' increase in COVID infections.

The audit is seen as a key condition for an International Monetary fund support programme and other foreign aid.