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Activists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing challenges beating myths and COVID-19 itself.

How schools are supporting the most vulnerable families - educationally, financially and emotionally.

India's government says it will spend $250bn to help prop up the economy nationwide, but business leaders in Kashmir say they are being forgotten.

A round-up of photos from the demonstrations that are gripping major US cities following the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis protesters, undeterred by curfew and National Guard, demand all cops involved in Floyd's death be charged.

Muslim worshippers enter Jerusalem compound for dawn prayers after weeks of closure to slow pandemic's spread.

Reduction in violence is a key prerequisite for the Afghan government and the Taliban to sit at the negotiating table.

With close to half a million confirmed cases, the minister of health says the real number could be 15 times higher due to the lack of testing.

As the UK basks in the sun, scientists warn the government against lifting lockdown restrictions too soon.

US president says he wants to expand the list of countries invited to include Australia, Russia, South Korea and India.

The UK's deputy chief medical officer warns that people would need to follow guidelines as lockdown measures relaxed.

Minneapolis braces for fifth night of protests as activists demand charges for all four cops involved in Floyd's death.

Iran, hit by the deadliest outbreak of the virus, began to loosen restrictions on human interaction in April.

George Floyd's death in police custody has led to angry protests in Minneapolis and other cities across the US.

Nine people were killed when Israeli commandos stormed the Mavi Marmara ship in 2010, while another later died from his wounds.

The EU called on Washington to reconsider its decision to permanently cut funding to the World Health Organization.

UK public health inquiry explores whether discrimination is partly to blame.

Managers of the software company have decided to switch to artificial intelligence to select and edit news.

Indian government orders authorities to identify 'containment zones' or areas that should remain under lockdown.

Iran’s health minister says 10,000 doctors, nurses and other health sector workers have been infected with COVID-19, and many have died.

Ethiopia's chargé d'affaires summoned following attack that left one Sudanese officer killed and seven others wounded.

Doctors and nurses in Peru say hospitals cannot cope with the rising number of coronavirus infections and are demanding more government help.

China loans more money to the world than the richest 32 nations. Plus, the man behind a $1 trillion stock market crash.

Officials lash out at US president after he announces plans to eliminate special treatment for Hong Kong.

Unknown gunmen kill at least 15 in an attack on a convoy transporting traders in Loroum province, says government.

Head of High Council for National Reconciliation says there must be fresh ceasefire during the discussions.

The coronavirus pandemic gives big tech firms a chance to access the holy grail of datasets - medical records.

The US president is finding a way to turn the coronavirus into something that will rally his base.

Decades after the Nigeria-Biafra war, the truth of what happened is denied, so we forfeit the chance to learn from it.

New measure that grants temporary permits to migrants in agriculture and care work is act of 'cynicism', activists say.

European countries criticise US decision to end measures that allowed work designed to prevent weapons development.

Al Jazeera looks at the charities and volunteers filling the gaps, as the UK's welfare system is overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Demonstrations erupt in major cities as thousands defy Minneapolis curfew to protest against unarmed Black man's death.

Fears of a food shortage as plagues of locusts destroy crops in parts of India and Pakistan.

As a tropical cyclone develops just offshore, it has been raining heavily for two days in southern Oman.

Derek Chauvin charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.

Spokesman says German chancellor cannot agree to travel to Washington 'considering the overall pandemic situation'.

The US-drafted resolution also extends individual sanctions and expresses 'deep concern at continued fighting'.

French automaker Renault is to slash 15,000 jobs worldwide, in a bid to save billions of dollars.

Opposition raises privacy concerns but government insists new law 'is not a threat to liberty'.

Here is what law enforcement officials in the US are saying about the actions of the four officers involved in George Floyd's death.

Meet some of the thousands left stateless after the Soviet Union's dissolution, and those who are working to help them.

Protesters say murder charge against one Minneapolis officer not enough; all officers involved must be held accountable.

The white officer who pinned down an unarmed black man with his knee is charged with third-degree murder, manslaughter.

Trump, who had already frozen WHO funding in April, says money will be redirected to other groups.

US president accuses WHO of failing to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has 'total control'.

Scientists question low infection and death rates on the continent.

Thirty migrants, 24 of them Bangladeshis, were killed on Wednesday while crossing the Libyan desert in search of work.

Bloc says move could impact China-EU ties, but rules out taking any action against its major trading partner.

The Spanish Government plans to spend 3 billion euros a year to provide the poorest households with a minimum income.