New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown for 12 days<br />

New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown for 12 days ->

The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:18:59 GMT)

Trump stokes 'birther' conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris ->

The US president fuels a fringe idea, echoing his past baseless claims about Barack Obama's origins.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:50:26 GMT)

Belarus election: 'Widespread torture' inflicted on jailed protesters ->

Detainees emerge from a notorious centre alleging beatings as protests against Sunday's vote continue.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:16:20 GMT)

Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400 ->

The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:38:30 GMT)

'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest ->

The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:02:29 GMT)

Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians ->

The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:16:33 GMT)

US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising ->

The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:32:39 GMT)

Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks ->

The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:50:18 GMT)

Beirut explosion: Russell Crowe donates to Le Chef restaurant ->

The donation was made for late chef Anthony Bourdain, who featured the restaurant in a documentary.

(Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:53:58 GMT)

US suspends private charter flights to Cuba ->

It is the latest White House move to undo Barack Obama's thaw with communist-run Cuba.

(Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:55:12 GMT)

Amazon launches online pharmacy in India ->

The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India.

(Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:48:59 GMT)

The girl who picked up an AK-47 to defend her family ->

An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.

(Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:08:32 GMT)