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Country's biggest unions urge members to stay away from work over the government's handling of the pandemic.

Boris Johnson's plan to boost UK's wind energy capacity and create jobs will need backing of developers, analysts say.

Asian shares opened lower but rebounded on optimism that the US is likely to pass new stimulus measures.

Opposing delegates sign agreement in Morocco on mechanism to appoint sovereign heads.

After gov't stepped down, people in the capital Bishkek clash while divisions grow between opposition factions.

Infections throughout the White House and among Republicans have roiled campaigning for the November 3 election.

The selection of Sheikh Meshaal, currently the deputy head of the National Guard, must be approved by the parliament.

Australia's science agency finds volume of microplastics on seafloor more than double the plastic pollution on surface.

How far are drugmakers and research centres from finding COVID-19 vaccine?

After trial that spanned over five years, members of facist group found guilty of several crimes, including murder.

Rebound in asset prices after coronavirus crash has driven fortunes of the wealthiest to record levels, UBS and PwC say.

Follow Al Jazeera's live updates on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway region.

Vietnam accused of 'scorched-earth' approach to dissent after late-night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home .

Individuals must help slow the spread of the virus, while national and community systems must work hand in hand.

Justice Department argues that an appeals court improperly vacated the death sentence in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Tigray held unsanctioned elections for its regional parliament on September 9, with the TPLF securing 189 of 190 seats.

They have risked their lives to educate girls and survived assassination attempts. Now they hope to end decades of war.

Public health measures for COVID-19 may help keep flu cases down, but what risks emerge when the two viruses overlap?

Thousands of protesters at courthouse call for guilty verdict as years-long trial of Golden Dawn draws to a close.

Jo Song Gil, who was North Korea’s acting ambassador to Italy, disappeared with his wife in early November 2018.

Poll shows surge in unfavourable perceptions of China, but US President Donald Trump also viewed with distrust.

Almost all the respondents in a new survey say they are uncomfortable returning to offices because of the coronavirus.

Germany leads statement expressing 'grave concern' and calling for immediate and unfettered access to Xinjiang region.

With 1,192 islands spread out across the equator, Maldives says visitors can get away from COVID-19.

Oil prices and US petrol futures rose, boosted by shut-ins ahead of Hurricane Delta.

While felony charges have been dropped, Scott and other demonstrators still face misdeamour charges.

Company begins removing Facebook groups, pages and Instagram accounts associated with the conspiracy theory movement.

Mark and Patricia McCloskey wielded guns at participants in a protest against racial injustice in St Louis in June.

The recommendations could lead to the breakup of major tech companies if they are approved by Congress.

Afghan acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar expresses optimism about overcoming obstacles in Taliban talks.

All three major US stock indexes closed more than 1 percent lower following Trump's tweets Tuesday.

Given the ages of Trump and Biden - plus Trump's COVID diagnosis - all eyes will be on their running mates.

Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen band dies of cancer, his son announces.

Social media companies take action on US President Donald Trump posts that suggested COVID-19 was like the flu.

The former first lady also accuses US president of 'willful mismanagement' of the COVID-19 crisis in the country.

German playmaker offers to pay wages of giant green dinosaur after man behind mascot was released amid falling revenue.

Trump's announcement fell hours after Fed chief warned US economic recovery is in peril without more fiscal support.

Skilled workers from India and China make up the majority of the 500,000 H1-B visa holders in the US.

Opposition politician Sadyr Zhaparov released from jail and appointed acting PM, amid ongoing vote-rigging protests.

Rescue boats now face lighter fines and migrants will not be expelled if they risk persecution at home.

The Pentagon says it will not affect 'the operational readiness or mission capability of the US Armed Forces'.

First round of women's doubles match in Paris in question after reports of suspicious betting patterns.

The FDA will meet outside experts later this month at a gathering expected to reveal data about potential vaccines.

All countries face 'the long ascent' and risk leaving an entire generation behind, IMF's Georgieva says.

With just four weeks until Election Day, early voting amid coronavirus pandemic suggests highest US turnout since 1908.

Maximum sustained winds of 185km/h are forecast to accelerate further and hit Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday.

Jonathan Price was killed by Shaun Lucas in the US state of Texas after allegedly intervening in a domestic disturbance.

Inquiry says church allowed abusers to hide in an attempt to defend its own reputation rather than protect young people.

Highest single-day rise of 4,151 new COVID-19 infections is reported in the worst-hit country in the Middle East.

Wall Street's main indexes were treading water on Tuesday as the Fed chief called for more fiscal stimulus.