Hong Kong's pro-democracy opposition lawmakers said on Wednesday they would resign in protest against the dismissal of four of their colleagues from the city assembly after Beijing gave local authorities new powers to further curb dissent.

United States threatens fresh sanctions against China

When U.S. law student Areeb Khan tried to sign into the online portal to take his practice bar exam, he was met with a strange message: "Due to poor lighting we are unable to identify your face."

Online exam software sparks global student revolt

While kids might not be able to meet Santa in person this year an entertainment company in London has created an app so that virtual meet-ups can take place.

New app allows kids to virtually 'meet' Santa

India is planning to announce a fresh round of stimulus totalling about $20 billion this week to help pull the economy out of its historic contraction, government officials said on Wednesday.

India planning around $20 billion of new stimulus

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman on Monday announced Rupees 12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states for spending on capital projects.

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman announces Rs12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states

Tsophi is one of several villages in the Marneuli region of Georgia where ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijanis live and work together. Watch this report to know more.

Armenians and Azerbaijanis live in harmony in Georgian village​

Thailand's economy has passed its lowest point and is expected to contract less than previously expected this year due to a recovery in consumption, senior officials said.

Thailand's economy to contract less than expected

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he spoke to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday (November 10) about working together on tackling climate change and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK PM Johnson speaks to Biden, discusses COVID-19 and climate change

The European Union charged Amazon with damaging retail competition, alleging on Tuesday that the U.S. company uses its size, power and data to gain an unfair advantage over smaller merchants that sell on its online platform.

Europe charges Amazon with using dominance and data to squeeze rivals

Dealers in India for Harley-Davidson Inc said on Tuesday they are exploring legal action against the iconic American motorcycle brand after it effectively exited the market as part of a broader restructuring plan.

Dealers in India consider legal action against Harley-Davidson

Scientists on Monday said initial trial results for Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine far outpaced their expectations for protection against a completely new disease, but that many questions remain unanswered.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: What does '90% effective' mean?

Work to distribute the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE is gearing up after the companies announced successful interim data earlier on Monday, but it will not be coming to local pharmacies for the general public any time soon.

Why Pfizer’s ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was urgently necessary for Europe to reform the open-border Schengen area in light of recent terrorist attacks.

Germany's Merkel urges European border reform after extremist attacks

The United States reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases for the seventh day in a row on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, while the number of deaths surged to their highest daily count since August.

US reports over 200,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Pope John Paul II promoted ex-U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick in 2000 despite rumours of his sexual misconduct, a Vatican report found, one of a series of failings by popes and officials who let him rise through the ranks regardless of repeated allegations against him.

Report into disgraced ex U.S. cardinal shows failings by popes

Homes, shops, beaches and streets flooded on Crete in Greece on Tuesday (November 10) after heavy storms wreaked havoc on the northern part of the island.

Chaos on Greece's Crete island from heavy floods

Thousands of supporters continued a warm welcome for firebrand cleric and Islamist leader Rizieq Shihab on Tuesday (November 10) in his Jakarta neighbourhood.

Indonesia: Thousands of supporters welcome controversial cleric back home

President-elect Joe Biden said on Tuesday that nothing would stop the transfer of power in the U.S. government, while President Donald Trump pursued lawsuits in several states in a long-shot bid to hold on to power.

Joe Biden says nothing will stop transition as Trump vows new legal action

Hong Kong disqualified four opposition members of its legislature on Wednesday for endangering security, raising the prospect of a walk-out by pro-democracy legislators who oppose what they see as Beijing's ever tighter grip on the city.

Hong Kong disqualifies four legislators for 'endangering security'

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) obtained the majority in Bihar assembly elections with BJP putting up a winning performance. The BJP emerged victorious on as many as 74 seats while the JD (U) managed to win on 43 seats. Smaller allies, the HAM and the VIP won four seats each.

Bihar Polls: NDA bags 125 seats in Bihar's Assembly election

Thousand of peoples gathered at Indonesia Airport to welcome their leader Firebrand cleric 'Rizieq Sahib' who was in self-proclaimed exile for the last 3 years.

Firebrand cleric Rizieq Sahibab returns home in Indonesia after 3 years of exile

Counting of votes got underway Tuesday morning for the three-phase Bihar assembly elections that may herald a new era in state politics, with exit polls predicting a victory for the RJD-led Grand Alliance.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Counting of votes underway

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia said they have signed a deal with to end the military conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after more than a month of bloodshed.

Azeris celebrate after Nagorno-Karabakh conflict deal signed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday (November 9) authorized emergency use of Eli Lilly and Co's experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment for non-hospitalized patients older than 65 or who have certain chronic medical conditions.

US allows emergency use of first COVID-19 antibody drug

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is in the final stages of reviewing proposed changes to Boeing Co's 737 MAX and expects to complete the process in the "coming days," the agency's chief told Reuters on Monday.

FAA in final stages of Boeing 737 MAX review

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United States threatens fresh sanctions against China

Online exam software sparks global student revolt

New app allows kids to virtually 'meet' Santa

India planning around $20 billion of new stimulus

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman announces Rs12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states

Armenians and Azerbaijanis live in harmony in Georgian village​

Thailand's economy to contract less than expected

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman announces Rs12,000 crore interest-free 50-year loan to states

Armenians and Azerbaijanis live in harmony in Georgian village​

Thailand's economy to contract less than expected

India planning around $20 billion of new stimulus

New app allows kids to virtually 'meet' Santa

Online exam software sparks global student revolt

UK PM Johnson speaks to Biden, discusses COVID-19 and climate change

Europe charges Amazon with using dominance and data to squeeze rivals

Dealers in India consider legal action against Harley-Davidson

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: What does '90% effective' mean?

Why Pfizer’s ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon

Germany's Merkel urges European border reform after extremist attacks

US reports over 200,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Report into disgraced ex U.S. cardinal shows failings by popes

Chaos on Greece's Crete island from heavy floods

Indonesia: Thousands of supporters welcome controversial cleric back home

Joe Biden says nothing will stop transition as Trump vows new legal action

Hong Kong disqualifies four legislators for 'endangering security'

Bihar Polls: NDA bags 125 seats in Bihar's Assembly election

Armenians and Azerbaijanis live in harmony in Georgian village

Armenians and Azerbaijanis live in harmony in Georgian village