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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.

Russian leader says Lukashenko asked him to prepare a Russian law enforcement contingent to deploy to Belarus if needed.

EU commissioner for justice calls for changes to citizenship-through-investment scheme after Al Jazeera investigation.

The move comes a week after the Putin critic's aides said he was 'poisoned' via a cup of tea at an airport.

The left-of-centre party hopes Davey can turn its fortunes around after a series of poor election results.

President Erdogan said Turkey will do whatever is needed to obtain its rights in Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean.

More than two million expected to sit for admission tests to medical and engineering schools next week amid pandemic.

The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.

Arrest comes after three nights of unrest in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man.

The second republic Kenyans tried to create with the 2010 constitution looks much like what it was supposed to replace.

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole.

Lebanese official fears failure to renew the mandate could lead to a 'wild, wild west'.

Ancient redwood trees have adapted to survive forest fires, but how will they hold up to climate change?

The Muslim Bollywood star trolled by Hindu nationalists for meeting Turkish first lady and his popularity in China.

Anthony Scaramucci, who famously worked in Trump's White House for 11 days, on why Americans should reject Trumpism.

Yale University research offers possible reason why men are more likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19.

Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a 'no-fly zone' during a Chinese naval drill.

Is Turkey on the cusp of turning into a regional energy power?

The six protesters were abducted on Sunday by militiamen, apparently allied with the UN-recognised government.

The FSB says a serviceman in Siberia is suspected of passing state secrets to Ukraine's defence ministry.

Ankhi Das apologised to company staff for post that dubbed Muslims in India a 'degenerate community', BuzzFeed reports.

At least one-third of world's schoolchildren affected by the coronavirus pandemic and school closures, report says.

President John Magufuli is seeking a second and final five-year term in office in October vote.

The truce with the media is over - Brazil's president has taken aim at journalists over a corruption scandal.

Hong Kong Free Press editor says visa denial seems to be reprisal for coverage 'under climate of national security law'.

Catastrophic storm surge forecast as governors issue mandatory evacuation orders to 620,000 people.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his state will 'totally' disregard new guidance while California ramps up testing.

Vice president offers Republican's case for Trump's re-election; the US economy was great before the 'China virus' hit.

Vice President Mike Pence, blasted Joe Biden, offered positive message on coronavirus-hit US economy in speech.

Milwaukee Bucks announce decision to boycott play-off game against Orlando Magic over police shooting of Jacob Blake.

The vice president is set to address the coronavirus pandemic, a topic Republican speakers so far have mostly avoided.

Spain reports over 3,500 infections; Myanmar imposes lockdown in Rakhine state; Davos meeting delayed to summer 2021.

Incident comes four days after Hezbollah announced it had brought down an Israeli drone flying over the Blue Line.

In exchange, the International Atomic Energy Agency says it will pursue no further questions regarding issue.

Some observers say the use of federal property and employees in their official capacity at party event may be illegal.

Athens and Ankara are at loggerheads as they compete for gas in the eastern Mediterranean.

Teenager charged over deaths of protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid demonstrations over police shooting of Black man.

Former president residing in Belgium has not made any public statement about whether he wishes to run again.

Catastrophic storm surge of 20 feet of water forecast as governors issue mandatory evacuation orders to 620,000 people.

At least 14 dead dolphins washed up on Mauritius's shore following an oil spill from a Japanese ship.

EU official says missions in Mali have been frozen as they were designed to support 'legitimate national authorities'.

In talks with US Secretary of State Pompeo, King Hamad says Bahrain is committed to the creation of a Palestinian state.

A total of 16 Native Americans have been executed by eight states since 1976, groups tracking capital punishment say.

At least 100 people killed and hundreds of homes destroyed as seasonal rains cause worst flooding in Parwan province.

More than 50 people were arrested across Belarus during protests demanding the resignation of President Lukashenko.

Ex-top military official Aloys Ntiwiragabo is investigated in France over role in killing spree that left 800,000 dead.

The Cyprus Papers reveal 500 Chinese and more than 350 Arabs bought Cypriot passports, granting them EU access.