Pope backs civil unions for gay couples
The Pope's favourable stance on civil unions marks a step away from a 2003 document prepared by the Vatican's dogma office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Obama warns against complacency over Biden poll lead
The coronavirus has killed over 220,000 people in the United States and seriously wounded the world's largest economy, prompting fierce criticism of the president's handling of the crisis.
Mother-of-four mauled to death by pack of dogs while walking alone
Some of the dogs were captured while some were handed over by the owner to the police.
Thousands of girls paraded after undergoing female genital mutilation in Kenya
Unicef records show that 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM across 31 countries.
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Thai government blocks online petition against King
The Thai King has long been criticised for spending too much of his time in his home in Bavaria, Germany.
US presidential election 2020: Officials eye blockchain technology for November polls
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have likewise unveiled their plans to help make the 2020 elections free from misleading information.
North Korean justice system treats people as 'less than animals': HRW
US-based Human Rights Watch conducted interviews with former NK detainees, officials to highlight what it called inhuman conditions at detention facilities.
Churches burnt as thousands mark Chile protest movement anniversary
Demonstrators also called for their countrymen to vote to "approve" the proposed constitutional change.
High stakes for Earth's climate future in US vote
Scientists say the window of opportunity to contain Earth's warming is narrowing fast.
Asian markets rise on US stimulus hope, China growth falls short
Tokyo, Sydney and Taipei all rose more than one percent wile Seoul, Singapore, Manila and Jakarta were also well up.
Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths as Israel lifts lockdown
Europe's death toll makes it the second-hardest hit region after Latin America and the Caribbean, where fatalities have surpassed 350,000.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima cut short holiday in Greece after severe criticism
The Dutch royal couple issued an apology seeing the responses of the people to the news in the media.
Jacinda Ardern wins landslide in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Saturday's vote marked the first time any leader won an absolute majority in New Zealand since 1996.
Tiffany Trump receives birthday wish from sister Ivanka, but it is horribly wrong
Ivanka Trump tagged a fake account with just over 700 followers by mistake.
Infant shielded by mother's body becomes sole survivor of plane crash
The year-and-a-half-old boy was found alive in his dead mother's arms after his parents and nanny perished in a plane crash.
Scientists slam White House's endorsement of herd immunity, calls move 'ridiculous'
The Great Barrington Declaration urged for the world to welcome and embrace herd immunity in its fight against COVID-19.
What celebs are saying about Donald Trump and Joe Biden's town halls
The president's niece Mary Trump had an interesting reaction when anchor Guthrie told Trump he's not someone's "crazy uncle."
China warns Canada against granting Hong Kongers sanctuary
The remarks by Cong Peiwu, Beijing's Ottawa envoy, prompted a rebuke from Canada's foreign minister, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
Combative Trump says pandemic almost over, Biden says he did 'nothing'
While Trump boasts of being "immune" to the coronavirus after recovering, he continues to be dogged by the pandemic's fallout.
EU leaders tell London to budge on post-Brexit deal, drawing UK anger
Britain left the European Union on January 31, but Barnier and Frost have been locked in months of inconclusive talks on a follow-on trade arrangement.
Woman crashes wedding claiming groom is her husband and children's father
Following the confrontation which was captured on video, the man claimed that the woman had left him years ago when he had faced financial troubles.
Germany sees 6,638 daily virus cases, highest since start of pandemic
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday night announced new limits on people gathering at events as well as mandatory mask wearing in crowded places.
Facebook shuts New Zealand party's page over 'misinformation'
This prompted the party's co-leader Billy Te Kahika -- who has a huge following -- to accuse Facebook of meddling in the upcoming vote.
Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU Summit
The British side has accused Brussels of trying to force concessions by running down the clock.
Amazon employees request paid time off for voting in upcoming 2020 polls
Over 1,500 workers expressed their intent to support the call for additional paid time off in just an hour after the petition was launched Tuesday morning.
World Bank approves $12 bn for Covid-19 vaccines
The financing "aims to support vaccination of up to a billion people," the bank said in a statement.
Jacinda Ardern set to win in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Masks and distancing are no longer mandatory in New Zealand, an achievement upon which Ardern has staked her political future in Saturday's general election.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
Trump tells fans on post-Covid comeback tour: 'I feel so powerful'
Trump's medical team announced he had tested negative and was no longer contagious as he jetted to Florida.
Kim throws down gauntlet with huge new ICBM: analysts
Kim was sending the US a message that the North's capabilities were improving.
Claiming Covid-19 'immunity,' Trump ready for election fight
Barack Obama's former vice president is currently close to 10 points ahead in national polls with a solid lead in some key battleground states.
Heavy shelling and civilian casualties dash hopes for Karabakh ceasefire
Both sides almost immediately accused each other of truce violations.
NATO chief says allies will leave Afghanistan together
After intense US cajoling, the Afghan government and the Taliban last month opened peace talks in Doha.
Putin invites Armenia, Azerbaijan foreign ministers for peace talks
Turkey's strong backing for Azerbaijan has sown fears in the West that the conflict could spiral into a full-blown war embroiling Ankara with Moscow.
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