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Oman is to start levying a 5 percent VAT in six months as the country seeks to shore up state finances during pandemic.

The Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin as Trump heads back out on the campaign trail after contracting COVID-19.

Civilians on both sides have been caught in the deadliest fighting in the South Caucasus region for more than 25 years.

Faced with power shortages, Zimbabwe’s main utility hikes tariffs again to discourage consumption.

The talks are being held on the Indian side of the frontier near Ladakh, but no details were immediately available.

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

UN body says 6,681 climate-linked events recorded since turn of the century, up from 3,656 in previous 20 years.

Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face a four-day Judiciary Committee hearing and a possible pre-election floor vote.

Announcement comes as Israel cabinet approved the normalisation deal signed with the UAE in September.

Authorities have clamped down on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, according to Amnesty.

Ioannis Lagos faces up to 15 years in prison for participation the fascist party, which was recently criminalised.

Judges laud winners for 'improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats'.

The government approves changes to law following unprecedented protests across the nation against sexual assaults.

Al Jazeera reveals how Cypriot officials discussed finding ways to provide citizenship to a convicted criminal.

Armenian, Azerbaijani forces engage in new clashes overnight and Monday morning, days after ceasefire crumbled.

Greece issues stern response to Turkish move, which comes after both sides mapped out plans for further talks.

They grew up in slums or on the streets, but now the programme's graduates have degrees and are helping other children.

A boat carrying 27 people, all from Africa, sank off the coast of Sfax city killing 11; officials say 7 were rescued.

First-hand testimonies, images obtained by Amnesty show the Myanmar military's 'utter disregard for civilian suffering'.

Rare occurrence disrupts intra-city and suburban trains, a lifeline for the city's 20 million residents.

Top US government scientist says his comments in GOP ad were taken out of context and without permission.

Emomali Rahmon is set to secure another seven-year term after garnering 90 percent of votes, according to early results.

James scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade.

The Global Returns Project aims to use a small percentage of people's savings to help groups fighting climate change.

After eight-day holiday, Chinese investors are encouraged by strong rebound in tourism and fall in coronavirus cases.

Australian researchers' findings on SARS-CoV-2 virus reinforce need for hand washing and effective cleaning.

Coronavirus curbs have idled diesel-burning heavy goods vehicles, while more commuters use petrol-fuelled cars.

UK hospitality group launches legal action against government's plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.

The coastal city will test all nine million residents during the next five days with some areas locked down.

The ceasefire has been under pressure since it began on Saturday, following hours of negotiations in Moscow.

Trump administration urges Congress to pass a stripped-down relief bill using leftover funds from an expired programme.

Akinci, a pro-reunification moderate, and Ankara-backed challenger Ersin Tatar are to contest an October 18 runoff.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are taking very different approaches to campaigning during the pandemic.

Horse-trading negotiations to form a new governing coalition are very likely after parliamentary election.

The storm knocked out power for more than half a million customers and compounded damage from previous Hurricane Laura.

Despite disbanding of police unit, activists find redeployment of officers 'problematic' and promise to keep protesting.

Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's pick for vacancy on the top US court, says she will rule based on the law.

Face-to-face talks between rival sides to resume next month in Tunisia as oil production in key oilfield starts again.

Security forces in Minsk use water cannon, stun grenades to disperse opposition supporters demanding new election.

Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic to secure record-improving 13th triumph at Roland Garros.

Jaime Harrison shatters congressional fundraising record, his campaign says, in race against Republican Lindsey Graham.

Donald Trump set to return to US election campaign trail as some national polls show Joe Biden with a double-digit lead.

Kataib Hezbollah spokesman says suspension is on condition Iraq's government presents timetable for US troop exit.

After days of rallies against police brutality, officials say all SARS officers to be redeployed to other police units.

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Seoul urges Pyongyang to commit to past disarmament pledges and resume inter-Korean talks.

One person arrested as man is shot dead during rallies by left-wing and right-wing groups in Denver, police say.

Amid unprecedented protests over rising rape cases, government weighs capital punishment for the crime by changing law.

Drones, sensors and long-range weapons have given one side a clear edge in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

On October 17, Kiwis will make a choice between Ardern's good-faith brand of politics and Collins's casual nastiness.