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The US is imposing unilateral sanctions on Iran despite objections from the UN Security Council.

Donald Trump said he would choose a woman to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

As Indigenous Mapuche conflict escalates, some hope the writing of a new constitution could lay the groundwork for reconciliation and peace in the trouble-torn region of southern Chile.

Republicans are in a 'knife fight' defending nine vulnerable senators against Democratic challengers in November.

At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces and 80 Taliban fighters reportedly killed across Afghanistan.

The new president is to lead the country for several months before staging elections, returning Mali to civilian rule.

Clothes worn during alleged Novichok poisoning an 'important piece of evidence', says Kremlin critic, as he recovers.

Turkish president targets staff of Dimokratia, a right-wing newspaper which published a headline swearing at him.

UK, which faces a second lockdown, is among several European countries facing rising coronavirus cases.

In recent years, a record number of cases have been filed under blasphemy law introduced during British colonial rule.

Amid political deadlock, President Aoun proposes annulling sectarian quotas in main ministries in bid to form cabinet.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death completely changes the campaign. The question is, how?

Turkish officials to head to Tripoli 'in the coming days' for talks after GNA head announces he plans to step down.

President Juan Hernandez also announces that Israel will open a diplomatic office in Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa.

COVID-19 can still be confusing, even months after its first international transmission. So what do we know now?

The meeting comes days after the two nations agreed in Moscow to disengage along their disputed Himalayan border.

Officials say toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water were behind the death of more than 300 mammals.

Pair receive life sentences for the 2012 attack, which killed five Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian driver.

Brazil inaugurates its first cemetery memorial to coronavirus victims, while the pandemic is still claiming lives.

At least 10 dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.

Malka Leifer, a former educator accused of sexually abusing female students, has been fighting extradition since 2014.

UN General Assembly is usually a packed event, with world leaders making headlines, but not this year.

Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed UK PM was seen in Perugia from September 11 to 14 to baptise his newborn son.

Videos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step aside.

Viktor Orban said US Democrats built their diplomacy on 'moral imperialism' which 'illiberal' leaders like him rejected.

The Kenyan government is now mishandling the COVID-19 crisis in similar ways.

While one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you.

He told me horror stories about my biological mother, told me he wanted to do better and then stopped speaking to me.

Area's more than four million people given less than 24 hours to prepare for 'stay at home' order.

Mayor of London urges quick action to stop coronavirus resurgence; Myanmar's stay-at-home order for Yangon takes effect.

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.

Award show to recognise television's best was scaled down because of COVID-19, with some stars joining from their sofas.

The plaque featured the three-fingered salute of the protest movement and said Thailand belonged to its people.

Belgium logs sharp rise in cases; Australia sees lowest infections in three months; global death toll exceeds 957,000.

After the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Trump says he will name a nominee this week as Senators plan pre-election vote.

Despite raging rhetoric between Turkey and Greece, island dwellers pay little heed to 'children's games'.

'Bully' United States will be met with 'decisive response' over unilateral UN sanctions moves, Iran's president warns.

Opposition parties urge civil disobedience campaign to stop President Alassane Ouattara's bid for a third term.

Colby Covington, an outspoken and controversial Trump supporter, wins fifth-round TKO over Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas.

Protesters stage the biggest rally in years to demand political reforms and limits to the king's powers.

The situation is stable as preparations are under way to evacuate the Amorella, coastguard says.

Vil Mirzayanov's apology comes as another scientist who worked on programme denied Navalny was poisoned with Novichok.

Britain, not Zimbabwe, must pay for colonial land grabs.

Washington isolated as global allies and adversaries say its unilateral move targeting Tehran has no legal standing.

Opposition seeking president's exit after disputed election calls for protests a day after hundreds of women were held.

The Stream meets deputy secretary-general and under-secretary-general for global communications about a landmark year.

Younger Mapuche are organising and some are taking up arms to expel people they view as foreign invaders.

A rare Mediterranean cyclone has flood streets and homes in different parts of Greece.

Polls in seven regions and referendum to slim down parliament are taking place under strict COVID-19 measures.

Gov't says laws make it easier for farmers to sell produce directly to big buyers, as opposition and farmers protest.