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Stuart wins the prestigious literary prize for turbulent coming-of-age novel Shuggie Bain.

The CDC says travelling may increase the spread of COVID-19 amid an uptick in infections across the United States.

Self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife face charges of money laundering, theft and fraud.

Tesla led gains across the global car market sector, with a 4.5% advance that brought it to an all-time high of $508.61.

Palestinians say Mike Pompeo's visit to settlement helps Israel cement its control of occupied Palestinian territories.

Ethiopian government claims an attack on Tigray state capital Mekelle from multiple fronts is imminent.

Mexican foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard's statement follows US release of ex-defence chief Salvador Cienfuegos.

As Donald Trump's legal challenges make little headway, he has shifted approach towards election boards.

Results from late-stage trials of COVID-19 vaccine expected by late December say Oxford scientists.

Protesters have demanded authorities move migrants into camps following a stabbing that killed a man in Sarajevo.

Lira rallied after the country's central bank met lofty expectations for a powerful interest rate hike.

Jacob Zuma walked away after failing in his legal bid to get Judge Raymond Zondo to step aside.

Australia admits to abuses by Australian special forces stationed in Afghanistan dating back to 2005.

New COVID-19 restrictions across the US, rising jobless claims and no federal aid in sight signal more economic pain.

The most hardline elements of Europe’s far right hope for violence and destabilisation in the wake of Biden's win.

Tehran rejects a UN resolution on human rights as invalid due to the human rights records of its sponsors.

Nearly half of 229 corporate giants surveyed had at least one allegation of a serious human rights issue.

Women’s empowerment is on the G20 agenda, yet several Saudi women’s rights activists are in jail or are facing trial.

Poland, Hungary vetoed budget because they think rule-of-law mechanism will be used as an ideological weapon.

'No one is safe until everybody is safe', says IOM chief, as the race to produce effective vaccine gathers pace.

US secretary of state is the first top US diplomat to visit the settlement, considered illegal under international law.

The US Democratic Party won the White House but faces a widening chasm between their progressive and centrist followers.

How the government scheme to recruit British workers to bring in the harvest fell at the first hurdle.

Military chief accuses Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - a Tigrayan - of working to 'get weapons' for the regional forces.

We cannot continue to allow millions to go hungry while tonnes of perfectly good food ends up in landfills every year.

At least four suspected rebels killed in a gunfight with security forces near Jammu city, officials say.

The comments by the UK's defence secretary comes after the US announced to cut troop size from 4,500 to 2,500.

Some Muslims have experienced death threats, while children have been bullied by teachers, according to activists.

Several protests are targeting Macron, who is accused of economic failures, discrimination, and fanning Islamophobia.

Three dead and dozens injured in protests that erupted after police arrest pop star and presidential candidate.

US secretary of state calls pro-Palestinian campaign 'a cancer' as he announces plans to visit occupied Golan Heights.

Gulnaz Khatoon, 20, was allegedly burned to death by a Hindu man and his friends, family members say.

The two nations have not exchanged ambassadors since 2010 when relations began to fray under late President Hugo Chávez.

With 2,013,388 cases reported on Thursday, the continent represents less than 4 percent of the world's total cases.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the increased spending reflects the need to upgrade military capabilities.

Island nation says a sailor tested positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe via New Zealand.

Chinese president tells APEC CEOs Beijing will continue to cut its tariffs and expand imports of high-quality goods.

Rallies calling for Prayuth's resignation and reform of once untouchable monarchy began in July.

Imran Khan's trip to the western neighbour comes as peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban have stalled.

A record 2,201 cases were reported on Wednesday, prompting Tokyo authorities to move city to highest alert level.

Joint statement from foreign ministers follows move to disqualify popularly elected pro-democracy legislators.

Four-year inquiry finds special forces soldiers allegedly responsible for 39 unlawful killings, refers cases to police.

Diplomatic sources say there has been no outreach by the Trump administration on dates or an agenda for a G7 meeting.

Senators cited national security and the UAE's 'behaviour' in Yemen and Libya among reasons to halt the sale.

More than a quarter of a million Americans have died from COVID-19 as cases continue to soar across the US.

A non-binding motion put forward by the Conservatives calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban Huawei's 5G.

Watchdog obtains US military specific coordinates for confirmed incidents resulting in civilian harm during the war.

The cuts could cause major disruptions for commuters and drag down the city's economic recovery.

Speaking to healthcare workers, president-elect faults Trump for blocking his team's access to vaccines, PPE data.

US Health and Human Services secretary says the vaccines could possibly be used for inoculation as soon as this year.