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An audio recording said to be from the al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the fatal attack.

Study offers an early glimmer of hope that the vaccine could provide protection against the coronavirus.

As we try to adjust to the new coronavirus reality, we can learn a lot from the experiences and resilience of refugees.

Steve Linick was reportedly looking into whether Mike Pompeo made a staffer do his personal errands like walk his dog.

Hassan Akkad, a BAFTA-winning filmmaker who was tortured in Syria, now cleans COVID-19 wards in a busy London hospital.

Varying demographics and differences in disease exposure could explain lower mortality rate in South Asian countries.

Nobel laureate involved in DRC's coronavirus fight urges Kinshasa to make testing kits available across country.

Egyptians are accusing the government of putting their lives at risk by building a flyover so close to their apartment block near the capital, Cairo.

Rights advocates warn of insufficient action to stop spread of disease among communities they say are facing repression.

Conservationists say if tourism fails reserve land will be used for farming or property development instead.

Burundi is pushing ahead with the election despite the coronavirus pandemic.

For first time in over two months, people allowed to go to restaurants, museums and churches while obeying safety rules.

The group of 15 charged with organising and taking part in last year's Hong Kong protests.

Attack in occupied West Bank village of Duma killed 18-month-old Ali Dawabsheh and his parents.

Africa may be the youngest continent on earth, but its older population is growing, too, and it is growing fast.

At least seven people killed and 40 others wounded in attack in Ghazni city claimed by the Taliban armed group.

Across United States, unsold cars by the thousands sit idle, competing with cheaper, used cars.

All but state media barred from session, first since Muhyiddin took power, with king's speech only item on agenda.

President Ghani signs deal with his rival Abdullah, who will head peace talks with the Taliban amid surge in violence.

Mada Masr says its editor-in-chief Attalah was arrested by Egyptian security forces outside Cairo's Tora Prison complex.

The UK's often overlooked and underpaid couriers and drivers share their stories of working during the pandemic.

As most states in US, encouraged by president, lift their lockdowns, health officials fear new wave of infections.

As leagues resume play behind closed doors, teams are adjusting to new routines and restrictions amid health concerns.

Coronavirus cases are still increasing across the country, as thousands have died of COVID-19 so far.

Critics warned health risks were too high for a vote opposition insisted should not be happening in the first place.

Pro-democracy legislators carried out of assembly as pro-Beijing legislators attempt to seize control of key committee.

Many join call for independent probe into pandemic, as world health body faces questions over Taiwan's participation.

Refugees rescued in early May floating adrift in the Bay of Bengal are held at an island prone to deadly monsoon.

One of US's largest Muslim communities prepare food for doctors, nurses and others on the coronavirus front lines.

Rebuttal comes after Centers for Disease Control was put under intense scrutiny for producing a faulty test for virus.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu seen as an unparalleled political survivor and, once again, he has got what he wants.

Manager of chemical tanker Stolt Apal says armed guard opens fire at attackers off the coast of Yemen.

Exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unspecified, but is believed to have occurred on one of the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Reports suggest four US Navy warships are in the Caribbean for a 'possible confrontation with Iran's tankers'.

Essential workers in Greece leave their houses, risking their health, to work during the coronavirus lockdown.

Rami Makhlouf was part of the president's inner circle and played a signifcant role in financing al-Assad's war effort.

UK PM warns new ways to control COVID-19 must be used, such as mass testing and tracing contacts of infected people.

Mudug governor among at least four killed in car bombing in semi-autonomous state of Puntland.

Mada Masr says Lina Attalah arrested outside Cairo's Tora Prison while interviewing the mother of a jailed activist.

Parliament swears in government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and former rival, ending months of political uncertainty.

India's lockdown, introduced on March 25 and extended several times, had been due to expire at midnight on Sunday.

Political campaigns have ended ahead of a general election on Wednesday, with each side blaming the other for violence and hate speech.

Under the agreement, Abdullah will lead council for peace talks and members of his team will be included in the cabinet.

Civilians hacked to death with machetes and shot in the latest attack by militias that have killed hundreds this year.

Former US president tells college graduates the pandemic shows many officials 'aren't even pretending to be in charge'.

Praise for court order compelling gov't ministers to stop security forces' brutality following death of Collins Khosa.

Haitians in Chile - the largest migrant community in Latin America - often live in dire conditions and many are afraid to seek help for fear of being deported.

Essential healthcare services in New York, the epicentre of the US outbreak, are being compromised.

Brazil's healthcare system is heading towards collapse as coronavirus spreads.

Iran, already struggling under sanctions, now also dealing with financial strain brought on by coronavirus pandemic.