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President John Magufuli claims, without evidence, that vaccines against COVID-19 are 'dangerous'.

Former member of the German national football team says will never play for them again.

A PIA passenger plane was ordered to be released after it was held in Kuala Lumpur nearly two weeks ago.

Michael Burry of The Big Short fame is warning that the rally in GameStop has gotten out of hand.

Video game retailer's shares skyrocketed this week, turbocharged by bullish touts on Reddit and other online forums.

The orders establish Biden's environmental agenda and mark a reversal from his predecessor Donald Trump.

The 16-year-old, arrested last month, was planning to attack two mosques on the anniversary of Christchurch massacre.

GameStop shares rose 140% in early Wall St trading Wednesday, having surged more than threefold in the past four days.

Iran’s government encouraged people to jump into a red-hot market last year. Then the bubble burst.

Accords bring together Fulani and Dogon communities who have historic tensions over access to land and water.

Biden is expected to sign an executive order that makes it easier for people to enrol in subsidised healthcare plans.

At least 53 people killed and dozens of others wounded when a bus collided with a truck in West Region, says governor.

Dozens of current and former US military are investigated for their role in the pro-Trump Capitol insurrection.

Spat between AstraZeneca and the EU raises concerns about vaccine nationalism, as nations jockey for limited supplies.

Boeing Co posted a record $12bn annual loss on Wednesday.

Progressives say pressure on Biden, who is beginning to lay out legislative goals, is key for their movement.

Hundreds have been arrested after participating in riots, among them conspiracy theorists and far-right activists.

Social media networks did not trigger the Arab revolutions, but they did contribute to the counter-revolutions.

There is much reason to believe the Palestinian elections scheduled for later this year will neither be free nor fair.

The Cambodian government continues to persecute members of the opposition who criticise its corrupt policies.

Senior Iranian official says the country is not worried about Israeli threats but will defend itself if necessary.

NGOs serve gov't with legal case, alleging police target French people from Black, Arab and minority backgrounds.

Mount Merapi’s new eruption has set off longest lava flow since the volcano’s danger level was raised in November.

Analysts estimate Houthi rebels diverted at least $1.8bn in 2019 allocated for citizens' basic services and salaries.

Elderly Jews in Austria and Slovakia receive COVID jabs on the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Lebanese Red Cross said 45 injured during the protests against the lockdown that has worsened the economic crisis.

As the UK's coronavirus death toll breaches 100,000, relatives of virus victims talk to Al Jazeera about their grief.

Bachelet accuses Sri Lanka of reneging on promises to ensure justice for thousands of civilians killed in the civil war.

Thousands of people flee homes as armed opposition coalition moves against government in wake of disputed election.

Tracking journey of vaccine taken by plane, truck and van from factory to clinic in tribal hamlet in Odisha state.

US State Department cites 'credible reports of looting, sexual violence, assaults in refugee camps' and other abuses.

Construction projects in Anbar province have created jobs at a time when Iraq suffers from a severe economic downturn.

For those living along Kashmir's Line of Control, landmines destroy lives and livelihoods.

Prominent British Jews warn China's treatment of its Uighur population has chilling echoes of past genocides.

COVID seen pushing more than 100 million people into extreme poverty, marking first increase in about 20 years.

Atallah Rayyan, 17, was fatally shot near a Jewish settlement after he allegedly tried to attack Israeli soldiers.

An animation of the pandemic’s spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 100 million mark.

Lam says government cannot underestimate any source of infection and the testing was 'reassuring' to residents.

Team that made the first winter summit of the world’s second tallest peak returns home to a heroes' welcome.

Despite health issues, 76-year-old leader is expected to be re-elected as party chief for rare third term.

Israeli military chief of staff's remarks are a clear warning to the Biden administration on its relations with Iran.

Dalian port officials reportedly testing fish cargoes for coronavirus causing backlogs throughout global supply chain.

Organiser says the protesters who deviated from set routes for tractor rally do not represent majority of farmers.

A cutting-edge survey used mobile gaming apps in 17 languages to ask 1.2 million people about climate change.

“Most people we meet would tell you that they fear they're losing their most important asset, hope. “

European Commission chief suggests common rule book to prevent spread of fake news on social media.

Measures to remain in force until February 14 as country looks to vaccines for way out of health crisis.

Rate of loss rose from 0.8 trillion tonnes per year in the 1990s to 1.3 trillion tonnes per year by 2017.

Joe Biden says US will accelerate delivery of vaccines to states and localities, but warns progress will take time.

Pandemic continues to grow as variants pose new challenges amid concerns over supply and distribution of vaccines.