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More than 400 other infections linked to his church; government warning it could be the worst outbreak in months.

The merger was announced days after the army said operations against armed groups had brought 'hard-earned success'.

With the US in crisis from COVID-19, Michelle Obama blasts Trump's failures, says Biden will lead with empathy.

Afghan interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian says 'multiple' rockets were fired forcing a lockdown in diplomatic area.

Protesters in Belarus heckle President Alexander Lukashenko and the main opposition leader calls on the military to switch sides.

Singapore infectious disease doctor says evidence suggests spread of D614G mutation coincided with drop in death rates.

Temperature at Furnace Creek weather station - in Mojave Desert - soared as high as 54.4 Celsius (130 Fahrenheit).

State media says politburo of Workers Party will gather for sixth plenary meeting amid sanctions and flood damage.

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders spoke on inaugural day as US Democrats kick off mostly virtual four-day convention.

Deep-sea experts discover fragile corals and sponges, as well as new species of crustacean.

Postmaster General to appear before Congress next week amid concerns over service's ability to handle mail-in ballots.

Op-ed by former Homeland Security chief of staff comes on the day Democrats kick-off a four-day virtual convention.

A cautious calm has now taken hold after the electoral tribunal decided to hold presidential elections on October 18.

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders headline opening night of four-day event defining Democrats' election message.

Alexander Ma allegedly began working with Chinese intelligence in 2001, according to court documents made public Monday.

Israeli police say they 'neutralised' a man after he allegedly attempted to carry out stabbing attack in the Old City.

The price of gold hits record high as investors worry about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nigeria to reopen airports for international flights; NZ postpones elections; Czech gov't to impose compulsory masks.

Jason Mizell 'Jam Master Jay' was a member of the influential hip-hop group Run-DMC.

Lukashenko says work is already under way on possible changes to the constitution that could redistribute power.

Government says necessary measures are being taken to prevent a second wave of the virus.

Security forces fire tear gas as protesters return to the streets of Khartoum to demand quicker political reforms.

Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika says four flights will begin landing daily in Lagos and four in Abuja.

Despite signs of an early lead, officials fear voting barriers could hobble Joe Biden's race.

General Qamar Bajwa's trip comes as Riyadh has threatened to pull financial support to Islamabad over Kashmir issue.

Man detained in Norway's capital, Oslo, suspected of 'harming vital national interests', according to police.

Some Israeli officials signalled they want approval from the US before pushing for annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Coronavirus has brought a ban on large gatherings and for many people, what should be a day of cheer has arrived at a time of intense hardship.

The US presidential primary is now over, and the Democratic Party will gather virtually in the coming hours for its national convention.

To prevent a tragic repeat, we should not be satisfied with simple, convenient, yet incomplete explanations.

Turkish, Qatari defence ministers reiterate support for GNA as Germany's chief diplomat warns of 'deceptive calm'.

SADC meeting comes days after ISIL-linked fighters seized a strategic port near major gas projects in Cabo Delgado.

The number of Americans who mail in their ballots in November is expected to double amid the coronavirus pandemic.

What does it mean to be a writer in a time when reading is no longer fundamental but commenting is absolutely necessary?

The royal palace had up until now refused to reveal where Juan Carlos is living, saying he would announce it himself.

It is the first anniversary of the power-sharing deal following the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir, but many Sudanese complain the promised transition to democracy is too slow.

The Sperrin Mountains have drawn the interest of a Canadian mining company, but many people there say they want the metal to stay underground.

More than 50 countries require people to cover their faces when they leave home.

Russia protests the discovery of 'spy equipment' in the official car of the Russian military attache in the Netherlands.

Freedom Fighters, a documentary by two-time Oscar winning filmmaker, tackles the issue of gender equality.

US President Donald Trump said he probably would not participate in any such summit after arms resolution failure.

Al Jazeera visits historic neighbourhoods in the Lebanese capital that have been devastated by the port explosion.

Renewed lockdown orders have come into effect in Bogota, despite protests against five months of lockdown.

Police chief says one policeman and two paramilitary officers killed in the second attack within a week.

One soldier killed, two injured after incident in northeastern Syria.

Palestinians and human rights groups have long accused Israeli security forces of using excessive force.

'We work daily to get food for our children. If we don't work, there's no food.'

Top official earlier voiced concern the country's longest-serving leader was suffering from fatigue due to his workload.

An Algerian-American remembers her grandfather and the war that shaped her family.

Fighting has carried on despite repeated calls for a ceasefire as part of global efforts to combat coronavirus.