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Read MoreThe Stream asks a panel of Al Jazeera correspondents for the global view.The Stream asks a panel of Al Jazeera correspondents for the global view.

Read More Letter signed by more than 800 ex-judges and legal figures also accuses PM and home secretary of undermining rule of law Letter: Ministers must end their attacks on lawyers The UK prime minister and the home secretary are accused of endangering the personal safety of lawyers through their abusive attacks on the profession…

Read More Health policy specialists questioned White House officials’ claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to the coronavirus. Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and…

Read MoreWhile the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke.While the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke.

Read MoreVoters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens.Voters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens.

Read More WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says. Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, and “a couple of key staff surrounding the vice president” have tested positive for the virus, White…

Read MoreSpain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections.Spain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections.

Read MoreCritics have denounced the prime minister’s proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power.Critics have denounced the prime minister’s proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power.

Read More Los registros y un informe obtenido por The Times detallan las acusaciones de abuso médico generalizado y esterilización forzada contra mujeres detenidas en un centro de detención de inmigrantes en Georgia. El informe fue presentado el jueves al Congreso. Los registros y un informe obtenido por The Times detallan las acusaciones de abuso…

Read More Unidentified perpetrators have thrown bottles and “incendiary devices” at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin. The incident was relatively minor, but the target is a top institution leading the national effort to combat Covid-19. The attack happened at around 2:40am on Sunday morning, the German police said. The projectiles were thrown at the…

Read More VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat. In a surprise announcement from his studio window to faithful standing below in St. Peter’s Square, Francis said the churchmen would be elevated…

Read MoreAs well as a night-time curfew, travel between regions will be banned under the emergency measures.As well as a night-time curfew, travel between regions will be banned under the emergency measures.

Read MoreThe US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate.The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate.

Read More Live updates as Geoghegan Hart and Hindley vie for victory Saturday: Dramatic battle leaves it level at the top Tao Geoghegan Hart: the low-profile Brit with shot at glory Get in touch! Email or tweet Simon 2.11pm GMT Filippo Ganna crosses the line in a time faster than anyone else to have tried…

Read More Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has authorized a curfew on restaurants and bars, along with other tougher measures aimed at curbing the rapidly growing coronavirus infection rate. The fresh restrictions will take effect on Monday and last until November 24. Under the new rules, all dining establishments, including bars and restaurants, are allowed…

Read MoreWith the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the eyes of the world are on the United States to see who it picks as the nation’s next leader. Elizabeth Palmer hears from people in Russia about what they think of the race.With the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the…

Read MoreWith the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the eyes of the world are on the United States to see who it picks as the nation’s next leader. Seth Doane speaks to Europeans, including the U.K.’s former ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch, about how the race looks from the outside, and…

Read MoreArmenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for continuation of the conflict as Aliyev warns Moscow not to get involved.Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for continuation of the conflict as Aliyev warns Moscow not to get involved.

Read More Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept Baghdad and Iraq’s south, sparking hope for change and calls to end to rampant corruption. Protesters marched in the capital and several southern cities including Najaf, Nasiriyah and Basra to renew demands proclaimed a year…

Read MoreThirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar.Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar.

Read More The Israeli Cabinet approved the normalization deal with the Arab Gulf state of Bahrain on Sunday, a week after the two countries agreed to establish formal diplomatic ties. The deal next requires ratification by the Knesset, Israel’s 120-seat parliament. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the government ministers green-lit “preparation of peaceful, diplomatic…

Read More Will midwest Democrats turn out for Biden? Biden gains among suburban women and elderly US election polls tracker: who is leading in the swing states? Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 12.02pm GMT …and welcome to another day on the campaign trail, nine days out from election…

Read MoreTwo Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip.Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip.

Read MoreAl Jazeera’s American Voter series asks the same questions to voters across the US.Al Jazeera’s American Voter series asks the same questions to voters across the US.

Read More Malaysia’s king on Sunday rejected a proposal by embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to declare a state of emergency to fight a new outbreak of the coronavirus. The plan by Muhyiddin, which involves suspending Parliament, has sparked national outrage, with critics slamming the move as an undemocratic means for him to hang on…

Read More A suicide bombing outside an education center in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 24 people and wounded scores more. A suicide bombing outside an education center in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 24 people and wounded scores more.

Read MoreA 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force – but five major powers are missing.A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force – but five major powers are missing.

Read More A 20-year project to reintroduce the species across the peninsula has seen their numbers rise to 855 Spotty of coat, tufty of ear, and teetering on the verge of extinction less than two decades ago, the Iberian lynx is continuing to claw its way back across Spain and Portugal. According to the latest…

Read MoreDirector of medical centre says Snobar died of neck injuries sustained while being beaten by Israeli forces.Director of medical centre says Snobar died of neck injuries sustained while being beaten by Israeli forces.

Read More Year-long wait described as ‘shocking’ in report by parliamentary ombudsman An electrician who was wrongly classified as being an illegal immigrant, despite living in London for more than 45 years, was destitute as he waited a year for the Windrush taskforce to decide on his application to stay in the UK, the parliamentary…

Read More As the climate crisis brings increasingly unpredictable fire seasons, the future of the $43bn industry is uncertain The Silverado Trail, a two-lane road that weaves through the bucolic hillsides in the heart of California’s wine country, is the quintessential vision of Napa Valley. Home to dozens of wineries, it is a destination within…

Read More Despite a collision of interests, Moscow and Beijing are constantly renegotiating their positions in the region to avoid potential conflicts. Amidst this, Central Asian states are not mere spectators.Despite a collision of interests, Moscow and Beijing are constantly renegotiating their positions in the region to avoid potential conflicts. Amidst this, Central Asian states…

Read More The country seems to have rebounded, but some analysts believe that at the very least, there is sleight of hand at work Beijing prompted envy, admiration and not a little resentment when it released data last week confirming that it was the first major economy to start growing again after the devastation caused…

Read MoreHundreds of protesters gathering in Baghdad, southern provinces, demanding reforms, end to corruption.Hundreds of protesters gathering in Baghdad, southern provinces, demanding reforms, end to corruption.

Read More Egyptians on Sunday trickled into polling stations on the second day of voting for the country’s parliamentary election amid a slight uptick in daily recorded coronavirus cases. The vote is likely to produce a toothless House of Representatives packed with supporters of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi that further rubber-stamps his policies, leaving the former…