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Many Shia Muslims ignored calls by Iraq's government and moderate religious leaders to stay home during Ashoura events.

Shinzo Abe steps down as prime minister for second time due to his health leaving successor with daunting challenges.

Mahmoud Ezzat, the group's acting leader, arrested in the capital Cairo, interior ministry says.

Acting Brotherhood leader Ezzat has already been handed two death sentences in absentia, as well as life imprisonment.

The day commemorates the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.

Students say they will not sit for offline university entrance exams, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

Chandra Ellaurie, a Hindu, complained the call to prayer gave the neighbourhood 'a distinct Muslim atmosphere'.

The 320 striking doctors walked out last week, citing poor quality protective gear, few isolation wards and pay delays.

The debate over judicial reform has polarised society once again.

Masked protesters demonstrated in big cities against a government plan to hold exams for millions of students.

Three people died when a major wind storm hit the state capital overnight.

The recent violence aims to derail the Iraqi protest movement ahead of the 2021 elections, analysts and activists say.

Israel has bombed Gaza almost daily since August 6 as fire balloons continue to target Israeli settlements.

Afghan politician Fawzia Koofi says the assassination attempt will not dampen her resolve to fight for women's rights.

The move follows the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from Norway following the arrest of a suspected spy.

Healthcare facilities under pressure and limited testing is obscuring the real extent of the pandemic, UN official says.

At least 13 killed and large parts of Pakistan's largest city submerged after record torrential rains in August.

The EU agrees to impose sanctions on up to 20 senior Belarus officials over vote fraud and the crackdown on protesters.

Longest-serving prime minister, who suffers from a chronic colitis, quits because of his worsening medical condition.

Shinzo Abe is set to resign, saying he wants to avert problems for the government from his ill health.

Majority of Lebanon's imports were redirected for a week after the explosion until Beirut port became operational again.

Once Shinzo Abe resigns, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick a new leader to be formally elected in Parliament.

South Asian nation is reporting world's highest daily infections, amid increased testing and easing of restrictions.

Pakistan's criticism of Saudi-led Muslim bloc OIC for its inaction on the Kashmir issue has threatened their ties.

Speaking to a non-distanced crowd at the White House, Trump defines the election choice facing Americans in stark terms.

The rights group calls on the gov't to investigate the alleged human rights violations committed by the police.

Donald Trump attacked Democratic rival and touted own coronavirus-affected record in office in bid for second term.

Decades after being 'stolen' as children, victims of forced separation embark on a painful yet uplifting journey home.

One of the most powerful storms to hit the state destroys buildings, causes floods as official warns of more fatalities.

Pentagon says use of missiles, military exercises in disputed sea are destabilising and violate 2002 Code of Conduct.

The rally comes amid fresh outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times in the back.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus says team of experts to travel to epicentre of the virus to study its origins.

Harris launches her first major attack on the president hours before his address to the virtual Republican convention.

The victims and survivor of the Kenosha attack, allegedly carried out by a teenager, are survived by friends and family.

But environmentalists seek explanation for the deaths of 27 dolphins following an oil spill from a Japanese ship.

Thieves once again steal 17th-century painting by Dutch master Frans Hals from museum near Utrecht.

Pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest define political landscape as Trump offers vision for American recovery.

NBA postpones three more play-off games as official says 'hopeful' league will resume games on Friday or Saturday.

Pascal Affi N'Guessan and Henri Konan Bedie oppose incumbent President Ouattara's decision to run for a third term.

Court says cluster of houses in Jewish settlement outpost in occupied West Bank is on privately-owned Palestinian land.

Hurricane Laura raked across Louisiana in the southern US becoming one of the most powerful storms to hit the state.

Interior ministry says about 20 journalists driven to police station to check if they had valid accreditation.

With Trump set to formally accept the Republican nomination, foreign policy experts examine his record in international affairs.

Economists say Mali’s economy will worsen because of sanctions imposed by ECOWAS following the August 18 coup.

Judge rules the government's lethal injection protocol breaks law, orders halt to federal execution planned for Friday.

Danish-flagged Maersk Etienne tanker took in 27 migrants - including a child and a pregnant woman - on August 5.

The US continues to grapple with racial injustice as protests continue in several cities in the wake of shootings.

UN-backed talks on new Syrian constitution were halted on Monday after four delegates tested positive for COVID-19.

Hurricane Laura has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm, but is still life threatening to people in its path.

Mali's new military rulers say Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, detained during the country's coup on August 18, has been freed.