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Large gatherings have been banned and people told to stay away from the city after a spike in COVID cases.

A judge ordered Gemechu's detention for 14 days, but no reason was given for his arrest, news agency reports.

Nearly 1,000 refugees to be relocated to remote island in Bay of Bengal amid opposition from rights groups.

Qatar blockade high on the agenda for next month's GCC summit that takes place in Saudi Arabia.

Senior Chinese Communist Party leader holds talks with PM Oli as the ruling communist party on the verge of split.

In a year of strained mental health, Arab countries are doubling down on efforts to support care and break stigma.

Animated tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons that murdered his family takes in $313.7m in two months.

Latest updates as South Korea accelerates efforts to launch vaccination programme, South Africa reaches million cases.

The deal replicates existing trading arrangements, but the UK says it hopes to sign a bespoke deal with Turkey soon.

Coronavirus vaccine rollouts boost hopes that global economies could start to normalise next year.

Fair trial concerns as group captured on Taiwan-bound boat set to appear in mainland China court.

The Indian army admitted in September that three labourers were killed in staged gun battle after public outcry.

Move is part of Beijing's clampdown on technology firms that have come to dominate e-commerce and financial services.

Zhang Zhan is one of a number of people facing trial for exposing the initial chaos of Wuhan's COVID-19 response.

Government is facing criticism over its vaccine programme, which is seen as being too slow.

Relief bill is crucial to payments to jobless Americans, and funding for federal government operations.

Experts are preparing to travel to Wuhan to investigate how COVID-19 emerged as China questions origins and spread.

Government said to be considering new measures to tackle outbreak amid threat of fast-spreading new variant.

Christmas day explosion wounded three people and damaged dozens of businesses, including an AT&T switching centre.

Bernie Sanders blasts Trump's decision not to sign COVID bill, as millions of Americans lose unemployment benefits.

A US serviceman has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder.

EU countries unroll a massive and coordinated COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

The visit to hold talks with the UN-recognised gov't was the first for senior Egyptian officials to Tripoli since 2014.

Dr Anthony Fauci warns that holiday travel could increase the spread of COVID-19 and bring the US to a 'critical point'.

Two runoff elections in the state of Georgia next month will decide which party controls the US Senate.

Francis Senteza died amid violent confrontations between security forces and followers of singer and opposition leader.

The Yasser Arafat International Airport, now in ruins, was more than a project - it was a symbol of Palestinian freedom.

Kurdish-led SDF says Turkish-backed Syrian National Army has been shelling the city on daily basis for the past week.

At least 18 others injured after the bus crashed into a truck in the western village of Nemale, officials say.

Defence Minister Hulusi Akar visits Libya, says Turkey will retaliate against any attack by rebel general Haftar.

The attack targeted the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC), the military said, adding a search operation was under way.

Next round of negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan gov't will begin next month, a top official has said.

Health care workers, the elderly and leading politicians got some of the first shots across the bloc.

Economic instability plots, hacking of journalists among attempts to weaken Qatar in GCC crisis.

Lockdown strain, overwhelmed health services and mistaken symptoms are leaving pregnant women at risk.

About 1,000 Rohingya refugees to be moved to cyclone-prone island despite calls by rights groups to stop relocation.

Three bodies found after loggers disappeared on Thursday in Wulgo forest, residents and sources say.

Some 7.4 million people are registered to vote for the new president.

Latest updates as EU nations launch coordinated vaccination campaign while fears grow over new coronavirus strain.

UN 'determined' to help CAR vote on Sunday as rebel alliance resumes march on the capital, Bangui.

Heavy snow and winds in several parts of Iran in the past few days have closed many roads and disrupted transport.

UNHCR says several people injured after fire at camp hosting 75 families in Lebanon's Miniyeh region.

As COVID-19 relief legislation remains in limbo, 14 million Americans are set to lose special unemployment benefits.

Farmer unions' leaders to meet ministers on Tuesday, possibly paving the way for a seventh round of talks amid protests.

China is expected to overtake US as world's biggest economy five years ahead of earlier predictions, a think-tank said.

Aid organisations urge for a solution as migrants stranded by Croatian border face cold with no facilities or heating.

Election commission suspends campaigning for presidential polls, citing coronavirus risks, as opposition cries foul.

Motivated by right wing's 'love jihad' campaign, Madhya Pradesh approves bill to stop 'forceful' religious conversions.

Authorities are searching a home near Nashville in relation to the recreational vehicle that exploded Friday morning.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says divorce with the European Union happened against Scotland's will.