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Outbreak of COVID-19 has forced countries around the world to reassess what it means to be an essential worker.

For migrants who have left African countries for Libya, life was already a struggle before the coronavirus pandemic, and now lockdown measures are leaving many without work.

Experts, elders give diverse opinions about Indonesian island's 'immunity' - from 'good karma' to wrong diagnosis.

Bolsonaro and COVID-19 misinformation. Plus, how well has WHO performed as a key information source during the pandemic?

Will the coronavirus pandemic lead to food shortages? And can the EU rescue its weakest states?

COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported at some of the country's most overcrowded jails, affecting both inmates and staff.

Two sides reach deescalation agreement after clashes erupt near provincial capital of Yemeni island.

Standard economic growth measures ignore the economic precarity that the majority of American live in.

How comedians in Burkina Faso are using humour to raise awareness around coronavirus.

Players on the US women's national team say they will appeal after federal judge throws out unequal pay claim.

The police are harassing, beating and even killing people while enforcing COVID-19 lockdowns across the world.

At least 10 members of the paramilitary unit also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces were killed.

As governments use technology to track the spread of COVID-19, Al Jazeera look at concerns about privacy.

Main opposition Chadema party wants Parliament suspended and all legislators, staff and their families tested.

Biden says women who 'step forward deserve to be heard', but 'their stories should be subject to appropriate scrutiny'.

Officials under investigation over allegations of spying on journalists, politicians, judges and other army officers.

Protesters defied a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people to mark May Day.

Earlier, Trump had claimed he had seen evidence the virus originated in a Chinese lab.

White House says it would be 'counterproductive' for those involved in coronavirus response to testify before Congress.

Business owners are keen to get shops and bars open, but the pace of lifting restrictions is infuriating many.

So many people have died in Manaus that coffins are being stacked on top of each other in trenches of a city cemetery.

Colombia's largest armed group says it will resume warfare after a month-long ceasefire.

Hundreds of protesters, some armed, descended on the Michigan Capitol demanding an end to state's coronavirus lockdown.

WHO responds to comments by US president, who claimed he has seen evidence the virus originated in a Chinese lab.

Kayleigh McEnany promises to 'never lie' to reporters in first White House press secretary briefing since March 2019.

Government is easing what has been Europe's longest lockdown on Monday, but there are concerns the road to recovery may be much harder.

In Texas, all retail stores, restaurants, movie theatres and malls can open on Friday at 25 percent capacity.

Hollywood actress Bryce Dallas Howard, British director Danny Boyle and others Khan worked with pay their tributes.

Interim President Jeanine Anez condemned move and accused opposition of putting lives of Bolivians at risk.

It is one of the main parts of a sweeping economic plan the government says will help save Lebanon from bankruptcy, but that was not enough to satisfy angry protesters.

It conducted air raids after rejecting calls for a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Experts raise privacy concerns over government's Aarogya Setu app, now mandatory for public and private sector workers.

PM Trudeau says the country is banning the use, trade of more than 1,500 models and varies of assault-style firearms.

HRW and Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network say more than 700 people taken into custody, including children.

Dispute was huge distraction for Afghanistan when coronavirus crisis was worsening and Taliban was stepping up attacks.

World's biggest lockdown extended with 'considerable relaxations' in lower-risk areas marked as green and orange zones.

Ankara and Abu Dhabi, who find themselves on opposing sides of many Middle East issues, now trade barbs over Libya war.

Exposure to infection and health risks combined with social inequalities could explain alarming figures, IFS says.

Train carrying 1,200 migrant workers leaves Hyderabad city as authorities transport workers stuck due to lockdown.

Democrats, expanding the contest to once 'safe' seats, within reach of regaining control from Republicans in November.

India's lockdown is hurting its crucial farming sector which employs about half of the country's workforce.

Afghan security forces also killed at least two Taliban members in clashes in southeastern Paktia province on Friday.

Tehran slams Germany for following in footsteps of Israel and US after it designated group a 'terrorist' organisation.

Allen, who was one of the world's greatest drummers and worked closely with Fela Kuti, passed away in Paris.

Experts warn the current instability in the oil market may further damage the economy.

Restrictions are beginning to ease and economic activity is gradually returning to these streets.

The International Energy Agency estimates global storage capacity could be full by mid-June.

Leilani left the Philippines, the largest supplier of nurses, in her 20s and gave her life to the British people.

Giving new life to old toys has been a family business for nearly 50 years.

Footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows trucks waiting and medical supplies piling up in warehouses at Shanghai airport.