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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.

Apple's commissions for in-app subscriptions and other purchases will go from 30 to 15 percent starting January 1.

Shepherd Bushiri fled to Malawi last week in breach of bail conditions imposed by South African court.

The mayor says plans being made to bring in-person learning back as quickly as possible if the infection rate drops.

Promising results from last-stage candidate vaccine trials raise hopes we might be turning corner in managing pandemic.

Women and minorities predominate among Republican winners in 2020 House elections that trimmed Democratic control.

Observers say a delayed transition threatens the coronavirus response and national security.

Citing concerns over COVID-19, the Trump administration has expelled at least 8,800 unaccompanied children since March.

The latest blacklistings fall as President Trump, who has taken a hard line on Iran, is set to leave office on Jan 3.

Independent students have pulled unprecedented wins at universities. Can they translate the gains to national politics?

The strongest storm on record to reach Nicaragua, Iota churned through Central America killing at least nine people.

The draft law also makes it an offence to share personal information of a person that could lead to them being harmed.

Snafus and standoffs: With Trump refusing to concede to Biden, the country watches as states tally official vote counts.

Human rights groups slam 'outrageous' detention of Karim Ennarah, of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.

The case prompted the government to threaten a review of agreements allowing US agents to operate in Mexico.

A new wave of coronavirus in the United States is causing Americans to stockpile basic supplies again.

Analysis: In failing to acknowledge his election loss, Trump adds to his long list of shattered presidential traditions.

Leaders of the months-long protest movement calling for reforms have pledged to continue taking to the streets.

Pfizer and BioNTech said they will seek Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine within days.

Pashinyan, under pressure, accepts fault and says gov't will support victims of six-week war in which hundreds died.

After two deadly crashes that led to a worldwide grounding, US aviation officials have cleared Boeing's 737 Max to fly.

Pop star-turned-politician tweets police arrested him while he was on the campaign trail for the 2021 election.

Gov't denies ethnic profiling, but Tigrayans say they have experienced discrimination and feel pessimistic about future.

Keir Starmer's decision likely to deepen divisions in the main opposition party, some of whom remain loyal to Corbyn.

Pfizer and BioNTech will seek FDA Emergency Use Authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine 'within days'.

An estimated 30,000 Tigrayans have fled to Sudan with the UN warning a humanitarian disaster is unfolding.

The recent violence in Western Sahara marks a collapse of a 29-year ceasefire in the disputed territory.

Some held banners with slogans such as 'Carnival against fascism', as critics say new measures compromise civil rights.

Tehran’s UN ambassador says rival Saudi Arabia is looking for an excuse to build nuclear weapons and blaming Iran.

PM Johnson wants to underscore his green credentials as part of what he hopes will be a reset for his government.

An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 fighters are currently in the northern Tigray region as the conflict escalates.

The Stream looks at a potential powder keg for the Horn of Africa.

Arar crossing opens for transportation of goods and people for the first time since 1990, official statement says.

England will play two Twenty20 internationals in Karachi in October next year, the country's cricket board says.

Bahrain government delegation led by foreign minister in Tel Aviv on first official trip after ties were normalised.

While the Golden Dawn verdict was widely praised, Afro-Greeks say much more is needed to end racism.

Thousands formed a live chain in Tbilisi holding posters saying: 'USA - Thanks for supporting our liberty!'

Popular prayer app says it is committed to protecting users' privacy after Motherboard investigation causes uproar.

AP investigation on treatment of women workers in palm oil plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia finds widespread abuse.

Different activist communities came together to create one of the greatest social movements in Nigeria's history.

US secretary of state's winery trip marks first time a top American diplomat has visited an illegal Israeli settlement.

Obama's blunt impressions of India's leaders in his new book, A Promised Land, has caused ripples in political circles.

Documentary series Fly on the Wall wins top prize; Investigations/podcast series, Diplomats for Sale, earns high praise.

Zarif did not insist on any compensation from the US - unlike other Iranian leaders who demanded 'damages'.

Online platforms to invest in emerging markets in the MENA region to bring the outmoded business into digital era.