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Trump reversed his administration's previous denial of relief aid to California, which has been badly damaged by fires.

Luis Arce leads in the polls, but the MAS candidate may not be able to avoid a risky, second-round runoff.

S&P Global Ratings took Oman down to a B+ as lower crude revenue and the coronavirus pandemic hit country's finances.

Rights groups have accused Donald Trump of politicising the census, which informs how congressional seats are allocated.

Life in Lebanon has now merged into a seemingly endless series of intertwined sorrows.

Cosmetic treatments can put teens at risk of infection, scarring, tissue death and even blindness, advocates warn.

California's governor had asked the Trump administration for disaster relief funds to help clean up wildfire debris.

The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to the tripling of the US budget deficit in just one year.

It was supposed to fight rampant armed robbery in Nigeria, but SARS stands accused of human rights abuses.

Several US states had record increases in new COVID-19 cases this month, as the country reports over 218,000 deaths.

Ex-defence chief Salvador Cienfuegos is accused of taking bribes to protect a drug cartel, according to US indictment.

Police official says the teacher opened a discussion with students on caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

Ahead of US elections, Native Americans say they face numerous obstacles to registering and casting their ballots.

Demonstrators protest rising inflation across Pakistan, particularly for food staples such as flour and vegetables.

The idea that Trump's creditors are a mystery is misleading because their identities have been known since 2015.

Regulator says he is satisfied the 737 Max is safe enough to return to Europe's skies before the end of this year.

Ben Sasse, a conservative senator from Nebraska, is seen as a potential presidential candidate in 2024.

Deputy Czech FA head Roman Berbr among 20 arrested in case centred on alleged match-fixing in second, third divisions.

Tests of the advanced air defence system could stoke tensions between Turkey and the United States.

After blowback, Twitter chief says it was wrong to block links to an article citing unverified emails from Biden's son.

But that makes it unlikely a vaccine will be available before the US election which President Trump has promised.

With high poverty, power cuts, and poor internet amid Israel's blockade, remote learning has been a nightmare.

Critics argue Judge Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court will dismantle pro-abortion rights and healthcare.

At least 25 congressional candidates with links to the conspiracy web QAnon will appear on ballots on November 3.

Investor spirits were buoyed after US gov't figures showed that retail sales increased more than expected in September.

Conference, hosted by the UN, Germany, Denmark and the EU, aims to 'instil acute sense of urgency' among policymakers.

The UK wants an EU trade deal like the bloc's pact with Canada, but talks have stalled before the UK's final divorce.

Trump campaigns in the battleground states of Florida and Georgia, Biden in Michigan, 18 days before Election Day.

A global study finds that the rise in chronic conditions has exacerbated the coronavirus death toll.

OHCHR country director among 9 of 12 of UN agency's workers forced to leave after visas were not renewed.

As a working single parent of a five-year-old, childcare is a major issue for me this election. I'm far from alone.

Small business owners are hustling for their share of holiday shopping after big retailers moved up sales to October.

Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.

Some are training speech to avoid racism, but experts warn systemic discrimination should be tackled instead.

Deterioration of the building reflects Yemen's downward spiral since 2014 when Houthis toppled Hadi's gov't.

More than 350 prisoners expected to be exchanged between internationally-recognised gov't and Houthi rebels.

Tense scenes outside a court in South Africa at hearing for two Black men charged with killing a white farmer.

Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of using cash from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign.

New York hip hop artist China Mac uses his platform to rally against anti-Asian stigma and xenophobic abuse in the US.

Discovery of burials women did not authorise highlights range of remaining challenges surrounding terminations.

Foreign ministry spokesman rejects news report that characterises China's Uighur policies as a crime against humanity.

EU has failed to persuade Ankara to stop exploring disputed waters, as Turkey claims it is acting within law.

Scientists at the university hoped to start product development in early 2021 and have the test ready by next winter.

Powerful lobby and the prize of foreign investment casts doubt on a lasting end to citizenship-by-investment.

EU ministers say pushing ahead with more settlements violates international and undermines regional peace.

A survivor describes how she kept a secret notebook in which she recorded the abuses committed against her and others.

Food fortification can improve nutrition across populations and generations in an effective and cost efficient way.

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says a path to ending rift may be in 'relatively near future'.

With industrial activities resuming and cars back on roads, along with less wind, air quality falls to unhealthy levels.

The main city in the disputed mountain region resembles a ghost town, where people share stories of grief underground.