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Comment: Conservative opposition to Rishi Sunak's foreign aid cut has laid bare the distinctly unhumanitarian nature if its existence, writes Malia Bouattia.
Scott Atlas, a favoured coronavirus adviser of the US president, who tweeted in October "Masks work? NO," has submitted his resignation.
Australia PM slams Chinese tweet showing soldier killing child
A Chinese government spokesman posted the fake image to twitter amid escalating tensions between Canberra and Beijing.
US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over 'Iran dealings'
US economic sections were imposed on Chinese and Russian companies that allegedly supported the development of Iran's missile program, ...
Pakistan frees left-wing activist after nine years
Pakistan has freed a left-wing political activist who was serving a life sentence in the contested Kashmir region.
Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
A Biden administration is considering taking troops out from Somalia.
A gateway to Africa: Russia's naval base in Sudan
Analysis: Moscow's new naval base in Sudan heralds Russia's return to the geopolitical map of Africa.
Biden and the Eastern Mediterranean: Greek optimism, Turkish caution
Analysis: With Greece seeking a more active role from Biden in the Aegean Sea, Turkey could find itself constrained by the president-elect.
Uighur men detained in Saudi risk deportation, torture: HRW
Human Rights Watch has called on the Saudi authorities to immediately disclose the status of Hemdullah Abduweli, a 52 year-old Muslim scholar, ...
Pope says for first time that Uighurs are 'persecuted'
In a new book, the Pope acknowledged China's Uighurs as a 'persecuted' people, a claim the Chinese FM dismissed as 'groundless'.
Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective
Overseas trials of the vaccine are taking place in the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Belarus and other countries.
Pompeo touts Iran policy in Gulf
In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy.
Trump joins APEC summit as China counters US protectionism
The incumbent US president made a rare appearance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Saudi Arabia and Russia race to supply China's oil
Saudi Arabia and Russia have both been hit hard by the downturn in oil demand.
No limit to where Iran defends itself, Guards say
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they are not bound by geography when it comes to self-defence.
Online G-20 summit uninspiring and 'lacks results' amid coronavirus
The G20 Summit, which was held on line due to covid social distancing restrictions left much to be desired, as Saudi Arabia's lacklustre human rights record dampened meeting.
Iran to meet nuclear commitments if Biden lifts sanctions
Iran will return to its nuclear commitments if Joe Biden lifts sanctions imposed in the past two years
Qatar to host FIFA Club World Cup in February
The FIFA Club World Cup will be held from 1 to 11 February in Doha, the second time Qatar has hosted the event.
Obama in book wrestles with 'messy' Arab Spring choices
Pressuring Egypt's Hosni Mubarak to resign while remaining passive on Bahrain as it suppressed protesters was an inconsistency for which he had ...
Trump bans US investment in Chinese military-linked firms
Donald Trump has barred Americans from investing in companies that US officials say are owned or controlled by the Chinese military.
China sends 'congratulations' to Joe Biden on election win
'We respect the choice of the American people. We express our congratulations to Mr Biden and Ms Harris', said China's foreign minister.
Syrians scorn 'manipulative' Assad refugee conference
A Russia-backed refugee conference hosted by Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad has been condemned by activists.
Erdogan congratulates Biden, thanks Trump
Erdogan's statement came a full three days after US media called the election in Biden's favour, underscoring the close personal bond the ...
Trump fires defence chief Esper
Trump is also believed to be considering dismissing FBI Director Chris Wray and CIA Director Gina Haspel, angered that they did not support his ...
Rising to power by claiming to fix the US, Donald Trump has left a turbulent legacy.
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