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If all political stars align, this time the bankrupt territory of 3.2 million may have a real chance at statehood.

Israel hails a 'new era' of relations with Sudan, while Palestinians denounce the deal as a 'new stab in the back'.

European politicians on Friday rejected a proposal backed by the meat industry to ban meat terms on non-meat products.

Investors are digesting a mixed bag of earnings and eyeing the stalemate in Washington over a new stimulus deal.

PM says Roman Prymula will be fired if he fails to resign, after he was seen without a mask in a restaurant and car.

The next president faces the monumental task of keeping the recovery on the rails and redressing widening inequality.

President Donald Trump said last night's debate against rival Joe Biden went “really well” and an “exciting night.”

Businesses support footballer's campaign after politicians refused to extend provision of school meals through summer.

Washington has threatened sanctions arguing Ankara's purchase of the Russian weapons system compromises NATO defences.

Educators worry the extended COVID-19 crisis could widen the digital divide and put low-income students further behind.

Several countries step up physical distancing measures in response to the rapid rate of infection.

The two main warring parties in Libya have signed a ceasefire agreement in Geneva, the UN says.

Conservative jurist Amy Coney Barrett is poised to be confirmed to the US Supreme Court by the full Senate.

Critics had called for the Munich auction house to halt the sales, saying they would encourage neo-Nazis.

Acting UN envoy Stephanie Williams says the ceasefire would start with immediate effect.

Beijing says Washington acting with 'Cold War mentality' after US official asks Sri Lanka to make 'difficult choices'.

The news media can, and should, help hinder the spread of coronavirus misinformation by taking a few simple steps.

Midfielder John Ogu's call comes amid ongoing protests against a police unit accused of extortion, murders and torture.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hopes 'right path forward' can be found as fighting intensifies.

As Nigerians protest brutality and demand reforms, some say full abolition is the only road to liberation from violence.

Adnan al-Afiyuni, Sunni Muslim mufti for Damascus, died as a result of his wounds after a bomb was planted in his car.

Libya's warring sides sign agreement for 'a permanent ceasefire in all areas', the UN Libya mission says.

President Danny Faure, in power since 2016, is facing voters for the first time in the three-day election.

ICRC calls on Maher al-Akhras and the Israeli authorities 'to find a solution that will avoid any loss of life'.

Israeli army says it struck Hamas military targets in the besieged strip after two rockets were fired into Israel.

Sanjida Islam's viral photoshoot - dressed for her wedding and holding a cricket bat - triggers praise and criticism.

US stock index futures and Asian shares trade within tight ranges, as investors say they remain cautious ahead of polls.

President Trump and his Democratic challenger Biden showed voters clear contrasts on policy, the pandemic and economy.

Mixed reactions as US president calls air in India and China 'filthy' during the second and final presidential debate.

Chinese president strikes assertive, nationalist tone in address apparently aimed at United States.

Government under fire over policy that has left at least 26,000 people stranded overseas.

Analysis: A calmer debate offers a closer look at the candidates on a wide range of subjects as the election nears.

Huge order of crucial chips for 5G mobile networks suggests mixed success of US campaign against Chinese tech.

Humanitarian assistance will help nearly a million refugees, but scant progress being made on safe return to Myanmar.

Findings of India study, one of first clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of convalescent plasma, are a setback.

Walmart filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and the US Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday.

The US accuses Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, among other groups, of trying to interfere in upcoming contest.

Trinidad and Tobago officials say the Nabarima is intact and poses 'minimum risk' of oil spills in the Caribbean.

In a wide-ranging interview, Trump defends his social media demeanor and slams Democratic rival Joe Biden and Obamacare.

The coronavirus pandemic means government and business customers spent less on Intel's chips.

Goldman Sachs agreed to billions of dollars in new penalties related to 1MDB, bringing its total tab to more than $5bn.

Egyptian authorities continue to hold the journalist under arbitrary and illegal detention without trial.

Remdesivir was previously authorised for emergency use in the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

US retirement and disability trust funds could run dry as early as 2029 and 2023 respectively, a research group warns.

Several states report spike in hospitalisations and jumps in new cases, raising concerns of a 'third wave'.

Legislators approve a constitutional amendment that will concentrate power in the president's hands.

One-day return trip has heightened speculation Israel could soon strike a normalisation deal with Sudan.

Protesters take to the streets again, angry at the worsening economy and accusing the government of failures.

MEPs left wondering why it was ‘brave journalists’ and not the EU who revealed flaws in passport schemes.

Canadian parliamentary committee says China's policies in Xinjiang amount to 'genocide' against Muslim Uighur minority.