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In other news, Germany places two districts under lockdown as report says EU may bar US travellers.

India says it will expel half the staff in Pakistan embassy over alleged spying as Islamabad says it will do the same.

UNESCO says poverty, discrimination and coronavirus keep millions of students out of school.

Shootings in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood have city officials vowing to retake control of the local police precinct.

Biden trailed Trump in fundraising until now, as social unrest and the coronavirus weigh heavily on the US.

In-person voting proceeded smoothly early Tuesday, with large crowds and few lines at a Kentucky convention centre.

Six million registered to take part in the poll after incumbent Mutharika's re-election was annulled over rigging.

African country with highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections to begin trial of vaccine involving 2,000 people.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks access to sensitive documents that are in Saad al-Jabri's possession, sources say.

The World Health Organization says the lack of testing means many cases are likely going undetected in the world's second-worst affected country with 51,000 deaths reported so far.

Saudi-led coalition says it shot down missiles and 'booby-trapped unmanned aircraft' fired from Houthi-run Sanaa.

Poll finds most Americans support clear standards for police use of force and want officers to report peer misconduct.

This is the worst outbreak of Saharan dust pollution in many decades

Many monuments associated with slavery and European colonisation have been targeted for destruction recently.

Announcement comes as Arab League ministers hold an emergency meeting to find 'a pause' in intensified fighting.

Distancing rule will reduce from July 4 when pubs and restaurants are allowed to reopen in England, UK leader says.

Novak Djokovic was diagnosed with COVID-19 after taking part in tennis tournaments he organised in Serbia and Croatia.

Foreign minister says Khartoum will soon compensate victims of the al-Qaeda attacks in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998.

A new report out of the United States is painting a picture of widespread police abuse in the days following the death of George Floyd.

The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting social inequalities, including a serious digital divide in many countries.

Republican lawmakers say US troop presence is the backbone of NATO's deterrent against Russian aggression.

US says any new agreement on curbing nuclear weapons should include China, a condition Russia calls 'unrealistic'.

Safoora Zargar was arrested in April and charged under stringent anti-terror law for protesting against citizenship law.

Trump's supporters are deplorable.

Health experts warn efforts to contain pandemic could lead to an increase in preventable but fatal childhood diseases.

Paul Whelan's lawyer says his client does not believe in Russia's justice system and pins hopes on prisoner exchange.

At least 353 Filipino workers have died in the kingdom in recent weeks, including 107 infected with the coronavirus.

At least two civilians and attacker killed in the first attack targeting the military base in Mogadishu, officials say.

Agreement to reduce tensions comes a week after clashes on their disputed Himalayan border left 20 Indian soldiers dead.

Police disperse protesters who tried to pull down the statue of former US President Andrew Jackson near the White House.

Banner condemned by Burnley football club, which vowed to identify those responsible and issue lifetime bans.

There is growing concern in Thailand of the erosion of Bangkok’s heritage by rapid urbanisation

Authorities to impose locality-based lockdowns as country sees one of the world's fastest rates of infections.

Germany's interior ministry cracks down on far-right group that operates through social media channels.

Olympians and other professional athletes join fans online to mark the 126th anniversary of the IOC.

'Deadliest' week in the country's 19-year war, says top official even as the armed group rejects the figures.

For many, working remotely has helped to keep them safe but what happens when remote work actually puts you in danger?

Prime minister says China is prosecuting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor over Canada's arrest of top Huawei executive.

Violence against children increased sixfold in first three months of 2020 compared with the last three months of 2019.

Activists floated 20 huge balloons carrying 500,000 leaflets and 2,000 one-dollar bills from the border town of Paju.

Warning comes after Taiwan announced plans to help those thinking of fleeing Hong Kong as Beijing draws up security law.

Outlets will be required to submit a list of employees in the US as if they were foreign embassies or consulates.

WHO warns pandemic accelerating as it reports record daily global case rise while outbreak surges in Brazil, India.

There are more than 26,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases across the US daily, and more than 120,000 virus deaths.

Bubba Wallace successfully pushed for NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and properties two weeks ago.

Announcement comes after mass graves were discovered in the city of Tarhuna following retreat by eastern-based forces.

UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council fighters take over remote Arabian Sea island.

Iran says it will send the flight recorders of Ukrainian plane that was shot down to France 'in the coming few days'.

Palestinian health ministry reported 142 new cases, its highest daily jump since the outbreak began in March.

The kingdom will hold Hajj for a limited number of people from all nationalities living in Saudi Arabia.