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The money will go to help businesses and workers during restrictions to contain the coronavirus pandemic, say sources.

Drugmaker Pfizer announces its vaccine candidate is 'more than 90 percent effective'.

Greg Clarke made several controversial statements while talking to a UK parliamentary committee about diversity issues.

The products bearing the sacred symbols were sold on Amazon's sites overseas, causing backlash on social media in India.

Hanan al-Barassi, a lawyer and outspoken critic of rights abuses, shot dead in her car in the eastern city of Benghazi.

The US Treasury Department accuses the network of supplying sensitive goods to an Iranian military firm.

Research finds 20 percent of those infected with COVID-19 diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days.

Two of the court's conservatives suggest that the health care law will survive, even if one part of it is struck down.

Paper found that not only did Hamilton enslave people, his involvement in slavery was crucial to his very identity.

Complaint by Amnesty International argued the European Commission failed to ensure respect for rights of migrants.

Berat Albayrak, who is President Erdogan's son-in-law, quit his role as Turkey’s finance minister in an Instagram post.

Report finds Catholic Church in England and Wales consistently failed to protect children from sexual abuse.

The Affordable Care Act takes centre stage as Biden plans speech to advocate for maintaining and improving the law.

Saudi Arabia's economy shrank for a fifth consecutive quarter, but at a slower pace than the previous one.

The case is the latest Republican legal attack on the signature policy achievement of former US President Barack Obama.

National Directorate of Security says Mohammad Hanif, originally from Karachi, also had 'close relations' with Taliban.

Trump has ramped up legal challenges after Biden's victory on Saturday, and is reportedly hindering transition.

Although Ukraine has enjoyed bipartisan support from the US, analysts predict an improvement of ties under Biden.

Soaring COVID-19 cases, looming lockdowns and stimulus deadlock weighed on Wall Street's vaccine rally.

EU antitrust enforcers accused Amazon of using data to gain an unfair advantage over merchants using its platform.

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is entering the jobs market for the first time amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Success of the Afghan peace process will determine the future direction of ties under Biden presidency.

PM Scott Morrison says people travelling from Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and parts of China may be allowed entry.

As hundreds from West Africa risk lives to reach Spain, the far right capitalises on locals’ fears amid economic woes.

Local authorities in Sudan prepare refugee camp for fleeing Ethiopians, while aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis.

The move comes after the top court asked the Communist government to provide free treatment as cases approach 200,000.

New Delhi's overall air quality index touched 488 - more than 30 times the World Health Organization's safe limit.

The former army general had won acclaim for pursuing democratic reforms before being toppled by a military coup in 2012.

Asylum seekers share stories of jobs lost, friendships found and days passed away in the tented camp of Matamoros.

Agreement sparks outrage in Armenia, with angry protesters storming government headquarters in Yerevan.

Nationalists say they will ignore calls by mayor to ban annual Independence March in Warsaw due to COVID-19.

Veteran negotiator and prominent spokesman for the Palestinians died after being infected by coronavirus.

Longtime chief Palestinian negotiator Erekat was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 8 and his health deteriorated.

Alia Zafar, a human resources executive, has been named as one of the four independent directors on the cricket board.

Elvan appointed after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepts the resignation of son-in-law Berat Albayrak.

Jordan's government is more representative than others in the Middle East, but most power is held by King Abdullah II.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed says he is not ignoring international warnings over the escalating Tigray conflict.

Ankara lauds Baku, its close ally, for an 'important gain on the battleground and table', amid deal to end conflict.

Witnesses say the assailants herded victims onto a football pitch in the village of Muatide where they were killed.

Many consumers in region used mobile shopping for first time this year but lockdowns hammered spending on trips: Survey.

Trials stopped after 'adverse' incident involving vaccine that has become political football in Brazil.

Attorney general authorises election inquiry, but urges prosecutors not to pursue 'fanciful or far-fetched claims'.

Pfizer's announcement of progress with its COVID-19 vaccine sent US stocks surging.

Washington places sanctions on four more Hong Kong and mainland officials over a China-imposed national security law.

Martin Vizcarra says he will not challenge decision, as protesters take to streets to condemn impeachment.

Federal Aviation Administration says it sees its review of grounded jet being completed in the "coming days".

Treatment is meant for mild-to-moderate coronavirus cases but is not suitable for hospitalised patients, regulator says.

Party of Aung San Suu Kyi says it expects to get even more seats than in its historic victory in 2015.

US President Donald Trump's campaign files suit against secretary of state and some county boards of elections.

Results so far suggest injectable cabotegravir may be 89 percent more effective than pills at preventing HIV infection.