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Veto denies Brazil's 850,000 Indigenous 'minimum necessary for survival' in pandemic, advocacy group says.

Claiming self-defence, President Trump ordered a drone attack on Iran's General Soleimani in Baghdad in January.

President Jair Bolsonaro contracted COVID-19 after dismissing the severity of the pandemic for months.

Letter signed by more than 150 world-renowned academics, writers and artists suggests free speech is under assault.

The Canadian leader says his country's success in handling the virus would help efforts to restart the economy.

Guterres told UNSC Libya's 'conflict has entered a new phase with foreign interference reaching unprecedented levels'.

Parties angry over moves to appoint figure accused by opposition of helping former leader Kabila rig past elections.

The explosion happened at the Gbetiokun oilfield during the installation of a ladder on a platform, government says.

Surge in US coronavirus cases comes as the country reopens, raising concerns on the national response to the pandemic.

Amnesty says Myanmar military carried out 'indiscriminate' air strikes in Rakhine, calls for war crimes investigation.

Rights group says evidence suggests government security force involved in turning the area into a 'killing field'.

In an interview with Forbes magazine the billionaire entertainer said 'it's time' and he will run as an independent.

Businessman released early from US jail after serving three years for funding the Lebanese group that US officials aim to classify as a terrorist organisation.

Sharif's family and friends say armed group Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham has not provided official charges for his arrest.

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a decorated army war veteran, was fired by Trump after his testimony.

Dozens of people have died in the flooding and millions have been told to leave their homes.

Restrictions compounded Sudan's economic crisis, characterised by galloping inflation and foreign currency shortages.

Years after it was deemed illegal by a UN court, the wall continues to cut through and divide Palestinian communities.

The cases addressed Trump's broadening of religious exemptions for providing birth control in the Affordable Care Act

Foreign students worry they will be forced from the US; universities fear a loss of revenue used to fund scholarships.

Human rights watchdog added that the BSF injured 17 and abducted another three Bangladeshi citizens.

Thousands of refugees and migrants held in detention centres where extortion, rape and abuse is said to be rampant.

Germany's chancellor appeals for unity and solidarity within the EU to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Kassem Tajeddine had been detained in the US since 2017 and many speculate his release is part of a deal.

Winfred Rembert, a survivor of a lynching attempt, befriends fellow artist on a mission to memorialise forgotten names.

Former Soviet states are suffering a second wave of cases - since lockdown restrictions were eased two months ago.

Years of war have devastated the health system, with aid agencies saying nearly 50 percent of the facilities are out of service.

Construction of Hindu place of worship still not assured, as government seeks recommendations from religious body.

Four days of torrential rains bring widespread flooding to Saurashtra and Kutch regions.

The New Zealand government's COVID-19 response was a success story, national media's coverage of it was not.

Child amputees return to the sport they love as coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Gaza.

Turkish troops in Libya help clear landmines left by forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar.

Mexico's president is accused of selling out as he prepares to meet Donald Trump at the White House.

Beijing urges Washington to stop interfering in 'internal affairs' after US imposed travel bans on Chinese officials.

Iran has announced its highest single-day death toll since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak there in February.

Moyo, accused of illegally awarding multi-million-dollar contract for medical supplies, removed 'with immediate effect'.

We answer some questions about the transmission of COVID-19 through the air, the risks and ways to protect yourself.

The two nations veto UN resolution to maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver aid to northwest Syria.

The UNSC resolution would have extended cross-border humanitarian aid to three million Syrians for a year.

The arrests were made under a case of culpable homicide after a leak at a chemical plant killed 12 people in May.

Stephen Biegun plays down hopes for meetings with N Korean officials during Seoul visit, but says US is ready for talks.

Protesters share their experiences of systemic racism and stories of solidarity on the streets.

Office will allow mainland intelligence agents to operate openly in Hong Kong, and oversee new security law.

Bodies - all male - were found dumped in groups by the roadside, under bridges and in fields in northern town of Djibo.

Demonstrators demand President Aleksandar Vucic resign after he issued lockdown order due to surge in COVID-19 cases.

Brazilian leader has repeatedly played down the threat from COVID-19, describing it as 'a little flu'.

Programme called 'Fox Hunt' aimed at silencing Beijing's critics living outside of China who are regarded as threats.

Serbian president says Belgrade may be locked down because of the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country.

Bone fragments found at a site called 'Butchers Ravine' near the dump where the bodies 43 students were burned.

Trump downplays risk of the coronavirus, announces plan to push states, localities to reopen schools in September.