Philippine president also approves hiring of 10,000 health workers to beef up workforce and promises more benefits. f…

US infections hit 4.6 million with more than 154,000 deaths; UK to roll out millions of 90-minute COVID-19 tests. fro…

People in camps in Mexico were forced to retreat to higher ground after the level of the Rio Grande rose by 12 feet. …

Six police officers and seven other officials also suspended for failure to prevent sale of tainted liquor in Punjab. …

Move part of growing interest in recognising contributions of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.…

Curfew, movement restrictions issued in Melbourne, other areas of the state until mid-September as COVID-19 cases surge…

For the first time in modern history, the vote by 336 delegates in North Carolina on August 24 will be held privately. …

Easing of many restrictions to boost faltering economy has contributed in the spike in cases over the last two months. …

Rallies against Israeli prime minister the largest seen since 2011 protests against the country's high cost of livi…

South Africa has more than 50 percent of all reported case in entire African continent; WHO warns of 'lengthy' …

As inquiry into last year's bushfires prepares to report, those who lost everything hope others do not suffer same …

Chinese state television says Hong Kong police ordered arrest of the six activists on charges of violating security law…

Mexico reports 46,688 fatalities, overtaking the UK to log the world's third-highest COVID-19 death toll. from Al…

The initiative is being closely watched, with news media suffering as tech giants have hoovered up advertising revenue.…

Vietnam reports 45 new infections in city of Danang, marking highest daily jump since pandemic began. from Al Jazeera…

Without mentioning him by name, ex-president lambasts Trump's handling of ongoing civil unrest and voting procedure…

The detention of the four, one just 16, is the first under legislation that was imposed by Beijing earlier this month. …

Brazil reports record daily cases, deaths; US deaths pass 150,000; Victoria set to announce record cases. from Al Jaz…

President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending pack…

Colombia and Philippines account for more than half those killed in 2019, with Indigenous people at greatest risk. fr…