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Human rights groups are preparing hundreds of testimonies to be sent to the UN committee against torture.

More than 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia.

Videos posted online show several people detained after police declare a riot outside the department's north precinct.

Thousands of swimmers to take part amid coronavirus restrictions in world's only inter-continental open water contest.

The birth attracted so many people to the zoo’s online live panda cam that the website reportedly crashed.

Donald Trump dismissed this week's Democratic National Convention and outlined his line of attack against Biden and Harris.

Hundreds of Syrians who worked or lived near Beirut’s port were injured in the explosion.

Governing party formally nominates 78-year-old to run in October poll despite opposition calling move unconstitutional.

Analysts say it is the worst recession in more than a century.

Prominent Kremlin critic, who is in coma after a suspected poisoning, is evacuated to Berlin for medical care.

Maguire and two others were charged with multiple instances of assault and battery over a fight on a Greek island.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ran on a promise to wipe out corruption.

Tikhanovskaya says Belarusians will 'never accept the current leadership again', calling them to expand protest rallies.

President Ghani urged the Taliban to lay down its arms and commence the proposed intra-Afghan peace talks.

Prominent Kremlin critic, in coma after a suspected poisoning, arrived in Berlin for medical care.

As stocks soar to record highs and inequality deepens during the pandemic, is it time to finally confront capitalism?

With two storms heading towards the Gulf of Mexico, Texas and Louisiana brace for very stormy weather next week.

Israeli tanks shelled Hamas military positions hours after its army said rocket was fired at southern Israel.

Turkey-backed Government of National Accord called for parliamentary and presidential elections to be held in March.

A journey into Qatar's unexplored wildlife and the effect megaprojects could have on its natural habitats.

Sikhala, an outspoken government critic, went into hiding in late July after he appeared on a police wanted list.

Many Lebanese families plan to leave the country in search of safety and security following August 4 port explosion.

Israel virus tally crosses 100,000; Lebanon imposes partial lockdown; Spain daily infections rise to 3,650.

A 'megafire' continues to rage across US state of California following record temperatures and dry lightning strikes.

US dismisses near universal opposition to its demand and says a 30-day countdown for the sancitons 'snapback' has begun.

DeJoy said postal workers would prioritise election mail as they have in the past, he would personally vote by mail.

Officials say the threat warned of the intention to use a car bomb to target federal property in Oregon's largest city.

Social media company defends allegations of bias following a WSJ report that said it ignored hate speech by BJP leaders.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes the coronavirus crisis will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu.

Parliament office in oil-rich province torched following days of inaction by government over killing of two activists.

Attorney general labels former NSA contractor a 'traitor' after President Trump suggested he would consider a pardon.

The Russian government critic is in a coma after suspected poisoning.

The minister says he and others in the government are willing to continue discussions with the protesters.

Entrenched poverty, chronic illness and neglected public health infrastructure are problems in border communities.

Thousands gather in capital's Independence Square, birthplace of a months-long protest movement, to celebrate the coup.

People of colour account for about 52 percent of all the 'excess deaths' in the United States so far this year.

The gravely-ill Kremlin critic likely to be moved for medical treatment after he drank tea allegedly laced with poison.

Biden will have to restore international trust in a nation that once prided itself as the leader of the free world.

Fadi Sawan's past points to his proximity to security forces and deference to political intervention.

Group floating incendiary balloons into Israel says it's a form of pressure on Israel to lift devastating Gaza blockade.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'shock' over alleged gang rape of 16-year-old girl by some 30 men in Red Sea resort.

Another peace conference has ended with little more than a plan to keep negotiating.

The pro-democracy movement in Belarus is facing challenges similar to the ones Armenians overcame just two years ago.

Here is a list of Russians who have criticised the Kremlin and then fallen victim to suspected poisonings.

It is regarded as a duty that all men over 18 should be proud to fulfil, and that no one should skip.

The Gulf state has long expressed a desire to acquire the jet made by Lockheed Martin, which Israel has used in combat.

Prince Turki al-Faisal responds to President Trump who said he expects Riyadh to normalise relations with Israel.

Juan Guaido is calling for a total boycott of the elections, arguing that fraud is inevitable.

Experts warn this year's dry season, which is just getting started, could see even more fires than last year.

One-third of New Delhi population likely exposed to COVID-19, indicating infections are much higher than those recorded.