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Trump tweeted 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts', referring to protests about deadly arrest of George Floyd.

Protesters take over police building as outrage grows over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.

The pandemic has increased the risks human rights defenders face as they work to protect the rights of others.

New Amnesty report documents extrajudicial executions, mass detentions during security operations in Amhara and Oromia.

More than 50 percent of children surveyed across Africa, Asia unable to take part in any form of learning, study says.

Malaysia's two-time former prime minister, his son and three other senior members were expelled from the Bersatu party.

A high prevalence of particles makes patients more infectious, but it is unclear if it leads to a more severe infection.

The states say the changes will help businesses and get the economy back on track but workers are already paying the price.

At least 930 children under 10 in southern province have tested positive for coronavirus, raising concerns amid school closures.

Indian families that suffered from the deadly industrial disaster in 1984 accuse the government of abandoning them.

India registers 175 new deaths taking the toll to 4,706 as the country emerges as a new hotspot of the virus.

Afghan government says efforts under way to extend the ceasefire as Taliban delegation arrives in Kabul for talks.

Qatar denies GCC leaving reports as it prepares to mark three years of blockade by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.

Philonise 'tired of seeing Black men die' as protests continue across the US over deadly arrest of unarmed Black man.

Killings took place in Mezdah, 150km south of capital Tripoli, the interior ministry said.

There is little doubt that the Italian economy needs to restart, and restart soon. But at what cost?

People who lost nearly everything as fires tore through vast tracts of Australia say they are still waiting for help.

Territory warns US not to interfere over China's national security legislation, as Carrie Lam tries to rally residents.

The move appears to be more about politics than substance, Trump critics warned.

Joint statement from US, UK, Canada and Australia says legislation a direct violation of China's int'l obligations.

Observers caution against inaction due to the delay, with the UN warning that time is not on the planet's side.

Two teenagers create a new online competition to fill the void left by the cancellation the National Spelling Bee.

NYC mayor says he expects between 200,000 and 400,000 people to head back to work during the first phase.

English Premier League to begin on June 17, officials say, while Italy's Serie A is likely to resume on June 20.

Indian media says thousands of Chinese troops are believed to be inside the Indian territory along the de facto border.

Donald Trump criticises Twitter after his tweets are flagged with a fact-check warning.

Minister says plane's engines touched ground three times on the first attempt at landing before it crashed, killing 97.

National Freedom Council's Agathon Rwasa files case in constitutional court, claiming evidence of fraud in May 20 polls.

Move follows French TV airing documentaries on 2019 protests, one of which showed people kissing and drinking alcohol.

The legislation that would have extended United States foreign surveillance tools.

Ladislas Ntaganzwa convicted for plotting to exterminate Tutsis and ordering the killing of more than 25,000 people.

Because of Libya's flat terrain, armed drones have played a key role in changing the fortunes of each side in the conflict.

Trump calls the grim milestone 'very sad', but continues to shift blame to China calling the virus its 'very bad gift'.

Community-based health workers are essential in combating the coronavirus pandemic in developing countries.

At least 27 civilians killed in three attacks between Tuesday night and Wednesday evening, local officials say.

Theatre companies go digital as they seek to adapt to COVID-19 lockdowns and support those in need.

With COVID-19 infections rising and millions of poor Indians in lockdown, a humanitarian crisis may be unfolding.

Charities are now reporting increased cases of confusion and loneliness.

US president proposal comes in the wake of confrontations between Chinese and Indian soldiers earlier this month.

In the worst such attack since 1993, swarms of desert locusts devastate crops in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown.

Tens of millions are facing financial ruin since mid-march when the coronavirus pandemic escalated in the country.

The wide-ranging laws, which include a ban on treason, secession, sedition and subversion - could now be in effect in a matter of weeks.

Calls grow for the prosecution of four Minneapolis police officers over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.

Mahathir, who was chairman of United Indigenous Party of Malaysia, is fired for not supporting the country's government.

Finding environmental lessons in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

The Football Clubs' Valuation report ranks clubs based on enterprise value which includes profitability and popularity.

Taiwan's government says China's move reveals the hypocritical nature of the 'one country, two systems' model.

It is the first deadly attack since a three-day ceasefire announced over the Eid al-Fitr holiday ended on Tuesday.

Venezuela's president hints that he could start charging for petrol, which is usually practically free for citizens.

The bill, passed by China's parliament on Thursday, signals the end of Hong Kong's autonomy.