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Regional WHO director expresses concern about rising death rates in countries including Mexico, Costa Rica and Ecuador.

A UN investigation alleges Venezuelan authorities have used arbitrary killings and torture to undermine human rights.

Federal appeals court hears a closely watched case challenging the use of race as a factor in US college admissions.

Regional director Carissa Etienne notes rising death rates in parts of Mexico, similar trends in Ecuador and Costa Rica.

For the first time in 153 years, Mexicans marked Independence Day without big ceremonies due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Turkish leader promises to continue to implement 'a decisive and active' policy in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Venezuelan officials say the American plotted attacks against the nation's oil industry and electricity system.

The vaccine will be free of charge, and patients will not be charged out of pocket for the administration of shots.

The Category 2 storm is moving so slowly it is likely to cause days of downpours and what is being called historic floods.

US president says he mulled over assassinating the Syrian leader after a chemical attack on civilians.

Coronavirus pandemic is devastating economies worldwide. Lockdowns meant businesses were forced to cut spending.

US sanctions causing record drop in trade, a near-doubling of food prices, and severe effects on the health system.

Some of the 1,700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil on board the New Diamond poured into the Indian Ocean.

Congressional questions follow concerns that Saudi arms could exacerbate the humanitarian cost of the war in Yemen.

Immigration officials are accused of allowing improper gynaecological procedures on detainees without their knowledge.

After nearly 20 years of war, peace talks between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban have started in Qatar.

Policies in states expected to have razor-thin margins could affect number of rejected ballots and tallying time.

After deals with UAE and Bahrain, there are signs Saudi Arabia is preparing its people to warm to Israel.

Voters questioned Trump at Pennsylvania town hall meeting, as Biden travelled to Florida to shore up Latino support.

Israeli planes pound Gaza after rockets fired from besieged strip following signing of deals in Washington.

Kolesnikova is currently in jail in Minsk after ripping up her passport to thwart an attempt to expel her to Ukraine.

Court handed Diack four-year prison sentence, two years of which are suspended, and fined him almost $600,000.

Figure accounts for third of the game's global economic value with club and national game worth $46bn worldwide.

There are no soundtracks or images from his journey to Diabat but countless myths surround his fleeting trip.

Officers suspended after participating in far-right groups, including one which shared image of refugee in gas chamber.

Many fear conditions in temporary camp would be no better than Moria, which had drawn widespread humanitarian concern.

The life and death of anti-apartheid hero Imam Abdullah Haron, who was tortured and died in police custody in 1969.

Al Jazeera meets families of girls kidnapped in Pakistan who are forced to marry and convert to Islam.

Category 2 storm makes landfall, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain.

The French government hopes that a successful Tour de France will prove that life goes on despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Football action resumes on the continent after a six-month suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Renewed push for republican status comes 45 years after the former British colony gained independence.

Iran President Hassan Rouhani's remarks come a day after Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign normalisation deals brokered by US.

Undecided American voters cannot sit this one out.

Ahead of special summit on crisis, Cypriot leader raises alarm as EU chief warns Ankara against intimidating neighbours.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to name new envoy after months of deadlock following resignation of Ghassane Salame.

In recent months, New Delhi has brought vast quantities of ammunition, equipment, fuel and food into Ladakh region.

The 71-year-old Suga replaces longtime ally Shinzo Abe, who is stepping down because of his health.

The military acknowledged for the first time a possible 'pattern of violations' before and during the 2017 crackdown.

From racial slurs to lack of representation, Black British athletes describe the racism they face on and off the field.

Rights watchdog calls for independent probe after men in military uniform kill naked pregnant woman in restive north.

In Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh states badly affected by the virus, demand for oxygen has more than tripled.

Khaled Drareni sentenced to two years in jail amid crackdown on dissent following a year of anti-government protests.

India's coronavirus cases cross five million mark and is expected to surpass the US within weeks.

India is only the second country in the world after the United States to record more than five million cumulative cases.

Dozens have died and thousands are displaced as residents of Oregon, Washington and California face historic wildfires.

Paleontologists say the fossilised animal sperm, found inside a tiny ostracod, could be 100 million years old.

The 71-year-old will need all his political skills to deal with COVID-19, a ravaged economy and an ageing population.

Leftist AMLO has requested that the Senate vote on possible trials for his five centrist, right-wing predecessors.

Government report finds the majority of coronavirus deaths of young people in the US were among racial minority groups.