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New report by US-based Freedom House says the three countries have witnessed a democratic backsliding.

Labour Party leader reverses stance to reach out to people of Indian origin, the UK's largest ethnic minority.

The video showed Luke Denman claiming the goal of the thwarted attempt was to capture and bring Maduro to the US.

Shelley Luther was issued a citation for keeping open her Dallas salon despite directives to close.

Secretary of state says the US will use 'every tool' to secure the release of Americans held following armed incursion.

In an escalating war of words, both countries accused the other of trying to divert attention from their own response.

The deal would see Benjamin Netanyahu serve as prime minister for 18 months, at which point Benny Gantz would take over.

Chancellor Angela Merkel made the announcement as part of measures to begin easing the country's lockdown.

Despite earlier assertions to the contrary, Trump now says taskforce will continue 'indefinitely' and focus on vaccines.

Gun-toting demonstrators in the Michigan State Capitol building prompt state officials to rethink open-carry rules.

Israeli defence minister says construction approved in settlement of Efrat could accommodate 7,000 housing units.

Government says 100,000 people displaced following torrential rain in the western part of the country.

Hizbul Mujahideen commander among four rebels killed during India's military operation in Pulwama district.

Ginsburg, a liberal icon, participated in Wednesday's oral arguments during the ongoing Supreme Court session.

Caracas blames Washington for incursion aimed at removing President Nicolas Maduro but the US denies involvement.

Government is organising trains to transport home workers stranded in cities, as many have no food after losing their jobs and accommodation.

Navajo Nation president says Native American communities are not getting the emergency funds they need for testing and equipment.

Western media's repeated blunders in reporting on North Korea show its continuing lack of understanding and expertise.

A caregiver in Thailand looks after foreign Alzheimer's patients for a living, but time away from family takes its toll.

Cornelio Pepino was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Tuesday while on a motorcycle with his wife.

Inspired by Tom Moore, Dabirul Choudhury raises tens of thousands for coronavirus victims from UK to Bangladesh.

Authorities gave no cause for the blaze, which smouldered into early Wednesday morning.

No immediate claim of responsibility for firing rockets that landed in the perimeter of Baghdad's airport.

Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances - the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.

As global death toll from the coronavirus reaches 250,000, we put names and faces to the people the world has lost.

An official says the election cannot be pulled off on Sunday, but the vote has not been officially postponed, either.

Tens of thousands of mosques across the country were reopened late last month, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Israeli army says strikes came after rockets were fired towards Israel from the besieged enclave; no injuries reported.

As rescuers search for survivors, officials fear some 50 people have died following incident at Grand Cape Mount county.

While cases rise significantly, Russia's death toll - at 1,537 people - is far lower than many other countries.

Virtual pan-Africanism can be a refuge.

Domestic waste is up with more families staying at home as coronavirus pandemic grips US.

Over a few days in March, the island once nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize became the epicentre of far-right violence.

Dozens from the Siekopai nation along Ecuador-Peru border flee to the Amazon for shelter.

UN report says in 2019 alone, almost 1.9 million people were displaced in Syria.

South Korea urges caution over the rumours after Kim Jong Un failed to appear at a key national commemoration.

Migrant workers particularly at risk from contracting coronavirus due to cramped dormitories.

As crisis grows in Latin America, health body says region is behind Europe by six weeks and yet to see peak.

As Russia tries to contain virus, three medics fall from windows after complaining about their working conditions.

China condemnation comes as protesters begin to re-emerge as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed.

Two US citizens among dozens arrested by Venezuela after a beach invasion allegedly aimed at overthrowing Maduro.

Everyone who needs safe asylum accommodation must be able to properly self-isolate, say campaigners.

Some 1,800 photos of masks, signs and other objects have been received by the Vienna Museum.

Experts worry people left penniless by coronavirus lockdowns will be easy prey for trafficking rings and forced labour.

The death toll in the US surged to 70,847 deaths and 1,201,337 cases, leading worldwide.

Separately, Trump says Dr Fauci will testify before Republican-led Senate, but not Democratic-controlled House.

Rick Bright, who was demoted, says Trump officials also ignored warnings on hydroxychloroquine.

Addressing a medical worker shortage, new bill would provide visas for 40,000 foreign doctors and nurses to come to US.

Florida-based ex-Green Beret officer says US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido part of plan to 'liberate' Venezuela.

At his confirmation hearing, John Ratcliffe, a Trump ally, pledges to deliver intel free of political influence, bias.