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Pfizer's announcement of progress with its COVID-19 vaccine sent US stocks surging.

Washington places sanctions on four more Hong Kong and mainland officials over a China-imposed national security law.

Martin Vizcarra says he will not challenge decision, as protesters take to streets to condemn impeachment.

Federal Aviation Administration says it sees its review of grounded jet being completed in the "coming days".

Treatment is meant for mild-to-moderate coronavirus cases but is not suitable for hospitalised patients, regulator says.

Party of Aung San Suu Kyi says it expects to get even more seats than in its historic victory in 2015.

US President Donald Trump's campaign files suit against secretary of state and some county boards of elections.

Results so far suggest injectable cabotegravir may be 89 percent more effective than pills at preventing HIV infection.

The Trump campaign's voter fraud hotline was reportedly overwhelmed with strange calls after it was launched.

Agreement includes deployment of peacekeepers and aims to end bitter, weeks-long conflict.

Trial results of Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine candidate ignited hopes that US economy could be on cusp of game-changer.

A 23-year-old law student claims the Australian Office of Financial Management and the Treasury are deceiving investors.

Reported breakthrough in vaccine race welcomed by scientists and leaders, but experts caution many questions remain.

States can begin certifying their results as soon as tomorrow in a process driven by the calendar.

Ethiopia's prime minister is stepping up a military offensive in the northern region of Tigray.

Smith & Wesson Brands and rival Sturm Ruger & Co fell more than 9% while ammunition seller Vista Outdoor tumbled 12%.

African experts from various fields - from art and finance to human rights and governance - share their views.

With few masks and no social distancing, the White House event is being eyed as a potential COVID-19 super-spreader.

The world's biggest burger chain said it would launch a 'McPlant' line of plant-based menu items.

Gold fell below $1,900 an ounce in London as Pfizer said a vaccine it’s developing prevents more than 90% of infections.

Biden says he is taking a leadership role in efforts against the coronavirus until he assumes office in January 2021.

The US president announced on Twitter that Christopher Miller will be acting secretary of defense starting immediately.

The natural gas industry is under increasing pressure to reduce emissions in the fight against climate change.

By hosting G20 summit, Saudi Arabia is attempting to whitewash its abuses, Human Rights Watch says.

Russia says two servicemen killed as military helicopter shot down in Armenia near border with Azerbaijan.

Thousands of cheering and flag-waving supporters welcomed Morales in Bolivia a year after he was removed from power.

Hashim Thaci pleads not guilty to war crimes charges as he appears for first time at special international court.

Announcement comes as authorities mull introduction of lockdown at weekends in an effort to prevent coronavirus spread.

Spokesman for Nagorno-Karabakh leader says Azeri troops were in control of disputed region's second-biggest city.

Biden is moving ahead with plans to take the White House in January, while Trump gears up for a legal fight.

Despite opposition objections, President Alassane Ouattara's win of a third term officially validated.

Ahead of a hearing on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, we look at what it could mean for Americans.

Allegations of widespread rigging, violence and intimidation during polls call into question veracity of results.

Why did Americans condemn the new supreme court justice's extremely conservative ideology by likening her to a Muslim?

President-elect Joe Biden launches a coronavirus task force as Trump continues to refuse to concede.

The EU gives go-ahead on $4bn of US goods and services in Boeing-Airbus subsidy spat.

Dow and S&P hit record highs as optimism surged for a breakthrough in the quest for a coronavirus vaccine.

In call with al-Assad, Russian leader who sent troops to back Syrian forces suggests large areas now enjoy peace.

Armenia-backed officials say fighting continues around strategic Nagorno-Karabakh city, refusing Azerbaijan's claim.

Lira stages its strongest rally in over two years following the surprise departures of finance and central bank chiefs.

UNRWA says it needs to raise $70m by the end of the month or it will not be able to pay salaries of thousands of people.

Joe Biden will be the fourth US president that Merkel - who has led Germany since 2005 - has dealt with as chancellor.

Tehran warns regional rivals against counting on US amid report that Trump administration is planning fresh sanctions.

Announcement is a major victory in the fight against a pandemic that has killed more than a million people.

The arrest of Mir Shakeel-ur-Rehman, editor-in-chief of Jang Group, in March was seen as an attack on the free press.

Tigray leaders say the federal government has launched more than 10 air attacks against the region in recent days.

China, along with Russia and Mexico, is holding off on sending a message of congratulations to Joe Biden.

People made homeless years ago wait for news about their ancestral villages amid the new clashes over Nagorno-Karabakh.

The court said the role of pollution in the COVID-19 crisis meant the ban was needed ahead of Diwali festival.

President Vladimir Putin has remained silent on the issue since Democrat Joe Biden clinched the presidency.