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Social media giant takes action against network of accounts which broke rules on spam and platform manipulation.

Justices put on hold ruling that ordered the once-in-a-decade population count to continue until October 31.

US Justice Department says former aide failed to submit a draft of book about the first lady for government review.

Jitters about in-person shopping and a later Prime Day this year could pull the whole holiday shopping season forward.

Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says it will be disastrous for his people and the world US president is re-elected.

All three major stock indexes closed in the red, reflecting uncertainty about COVID-19 vaccines and US stimulus plans.

Youth-led protests have been demanding immediate political action on sexual gender-based violence in Namibia.

Mehbooba Mufti, 61, was detained following the government's revocation of the region's autonomy in August 2019.

China, Russia and Cuba win seats as analysts question whether human rights violators should be elected to the council.

President Donald Trump and his supporters are lobbing critiques and insults at Joe Biden's running mate.

The US pharmaceutical company announces it is pausing enrolment in its trial 'out of an abundance of caution'.

Republican Utah senator calls on all politicians to tone down 'rabid attacks' ahead of the 2020 US elections.

China National Biotec Group Co is in talks with officials about giving students headed abroad its experimental vaccines.

Abdulla Hamdok fired Saleh Ammar, a member of the Beni Amr tribe, following weeks of clashes with the rival Beja tribe.

Protesters continue to call for reform across entire police system following allegations of police brutality.

Blue Origin, launching a New Shepard rocket for a seventh time, could help put astronauts back on the moon.

McConnell says US Senate to vote on scaled-down aid package next week, as Trump urges lawmakers 'Go big or go home!!!'

Eight countries have signed a pact to govern lunar exploration, including human settlements on the moon's surface.

The Norwegian parliament says it came under cyberattack in August and email accounts of many politicians were hacked.

Ads for or against legislation or policies around vaccines, including for COVID-19, would be allowed, company says.

FBI agent reveals steps that led to charges against six men over plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Scientists say while known incidences of reinfection appear rare, cases are worrying.

Tariff over Boeing subsidies could stoke transatlantic trade tensions ahead of US elections.

Maxwell says 'intimate, sensitive, and personal' information from testimony would imperil a fair trial.

Portugal captain has been dropped from his country's upcoming Nations League match against Sweden.

'DeFi' - shorthand for decentralised finance - is the hot label in the digital asset landscape.

Travellers from high-risk countries for COVID-19 are required to obtain a 'virus-free certificate' prior to arrival.

Political tensions run as high as West African country country gears up for October 18 presidential vote.

Divergence between rich and poor is spiking as countries struggle with collapse in tourism, remittances and oil prices.

The UN's World Food Programme says seven million people worldwide have already died from hunger this year.

The Dow and S&P 500 both open in negative territory as investors mull over another vaccine trial pause.

The Supreme Court nominee hearings enter second day as Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania and Biden goes to Florida.

President Donald Trump's choice for the Supreme Court is well-respected but viewed skeptically by Democrats.

Even though the political landscape has changed, three weeks is still a long time until election day.

Ankara has sent a research ship back to contested waters, prompting angry responses from Athens and its allies.

Sadyr Zhaparov has been named PM by parliament but has not yet been confirmed by President Jeenbekov.

Tanishq forced to pull down its ad promoting religious harmony after incessant trolling by India's right-wing forces.

The UN asks rivals to place the national interest before political ambitions in the talks set to be held in November.

How I went under cover to expose high-ranking Cypriot politicians willing to help a convicted criminal get a passport.

Move follows Al Jazeera investigation that implicated Christakis Giovanis, who is also a major real estate developer.

Rival countries had agreed to exchange prisoners and war dead, but are instead engaged in deadly clashes.

Arrest follows a weeks-long manhunt across Punjab province following the gang rape of a woman outside Lahore.

Prosecutor to propose sentences for more than 50 neo-Nazi party members found guilty of charges including murder.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls Washington's plan for an Indo-Pacific alliance a 'security risk'.

Many accuse Hollywood of whitewashing and wonder whether Cleopatra should be played by an actress of colour.

Indigenous people across Latin America gathered for an annual protest that marks Columbus's arrival in the Americas.

A powerful family backed one of the few parties to succeed in a disputed vote, but the country is now unravelling.

Move follows Al Jazeera investigation revealing how politicians were willing to help criminals obtain passports.

From water transmission to bleach and shoes, we look at some common coronavirus myths and how to stop their spread.