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Philippine president says without a vaccine, sending children to school 'spells disaster'.

Human Rights Watch says children beg for food or work, and many young girls are forced into early marriages.

More than 100 artists and celebrities from across continent take part in online event to raise awareness about COVID-19.

More than a fifth of the country's coronavirus cases are in Mumbai, where people struggle to find hospital beds.

In spite of widespread destruction wrought by government bombardment, they missed home and wanted to return for Eid.

Hong Kong leader tries to dispel fears about China's move to impose national security legislation on the city.

Bans on domestic travel, holding prayers in mosques, and workplace attendance will be lifted starting May 31.

Magazine Nexos has counted 39,173 fatalities until May 20 - a sharp increase compared with the previous four years.

Justice commission modelled on bodies in South Africa and South America probes killings during years of martial law.

UN agency says it's 'pleased to hear a very consistent message from China' as US and others pile on criticism.

Family lawyers say the US Department of Justice will look into the handling of the case by police and prosecutors.

The virus overshadowed the national holiday, which is normally a time to commemorate fallen soldiers.

President has been confiscating the assets of billionaire Rami Makhlouf - who is also his cousin.

About 1,000 migrants have attempted the Mediterranean Sea crossing from Libya this month, United Nations says.

Evacuations a major setback for commander Haftar, depriving LNA of its most potent foreign fighting force near Tripoli.

While business owners welcomed back local customers, many of them say their shops depend on the tourism industry to survive.

Citing lack of testing kits, protective gear and beds, medical union warns of health system's 'complete collapse'.

Santiago Baten-Oxlag, 34, died from COVID-19 complications at a hospital in the US state of Georgia.

The WHO also warned that the world is still in the middle of the pandemic's first wave, and a second peak is possible.

The world's second-most visited nation closed its doors and beaches in March to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

The charismatic president stands a fair chance of holding onto power as the country elects a new National Assembly.

The vote is meant to usher in the first democratic transfer of power in 58 years of independence.

State TV showed worshippers crying and running towards Imam Reza's shrine as they were guided by attendants.

India's domestic flights take off again, but infections are still on the rise, with the biggest one-day increase yet.

Presumptive Democratic nominee and his wife, Jill, appeared in public for the first time in two months.

Cody Two Bears, who is behind North Dakota's first 300-kilowatt solar farm, is bringing power to Standing Rock.

Party officials are adamant that the convention will be held in-person despite the health risks from coronavirus.

Millions of Muslims in the two nations celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan under the shadow of the pandemic.

Community searches for answers after sheriff's deputy killed Yassin Mohamed in US state of Georgia earlier this month.

Why President Trump loves his role, hates his job, and what this means for the November elections.

Many formerly imprisoned women of colour return to neighbourhoods transformed beyond recognition. What awaits them?

Moscow wraps up trial of Paul Whelan, who is accused of receiving state secrets, with verdict expected on June 15.

Palestinian Authority says time for 'gradual return to normal' as it announces reopening of shops and places of worship.

The idea that billionaires deserve their vast fortunes is a ridiculous and destructive myth.

Nationwide restrictions end as state of emergency is lifted in Tokyo and four other areas.

Staying at home and feeling ignored, this is how disabled people are struggling behind closed doors and under lockdown.

Official death toll disputed due to war-ravaged country's extremely limited testing capacity and inability of overwhelmed hospitals to treat patients.

Forced to forego ancient traditions this Eid, Iraqis use technology to mark the religious holiday, overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic.

A number of Muslim communities arranged socially distant celebrations in the US.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga hits Perth, downs trees and leaves tens of thousands of people without electricity.

Country moved into level three of a five-tier system, allowing reopening of economy under 'strict health protocols'.

Ashraf Ghani's spokesman describes move as a 'goodwill gesture' after the Taliban proposed ceasefire during Eid holiday.

Pro-Beijing officials expect no delays to the passage of new law amid signs the annual June 4 vigil will be banned.

Johnson says adviser Dominic Cummings 'acted responsibly and legally' in lockdown travel amid clamour for resignation.

New restrictions come into force on May 28 but exclude green card holders and close relatives of American citizens.

Six-month Royal Commission to investigate bushfires that killed 33 people and left billions of dollars worth of damage.

Critics say the new law would infringe on Hong Kong's autonomy and the civil liberties of its residents.

Taiwan's laws already provide help to Hong Kong citizens whose safety and liberty are threatened for political reasons.

Survivors share harrowing experiences of fighting the virus and the road to recovery.

Chile's healthcare system 'close to the limit' after a rapid increase in coronavirus infections.