Philippines scrambles to rescue thousands from typhoon flooding

Towns and villages in Cagayan Valley in the country's northeast are submerged following Typhoon Vamco.

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Israeli agents killed al-Qaeda’s No. 2 in Iran in August: Report

New York Times, citing intelligence officials, says Abu Muhammad al-Masri was gunned down by two men on a motorbike.

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South Korea COVID cases above 200, as face mask fines imposed

Health authorities say private gatherings, public events fuelling rise in cluster cases that are complicated to trace.

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Cummings gone: UK PM’s top aide leaves with immediate effect

Hardline Brexiteer's exit offers chance for Boris Johnson to reset policy as COVID-19 pandemic mounts, Brexit nears.

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AOC warns of big tech’s influence on Biden after Prop 22 win

US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is 'very concerned' about Uber's role in Joe Biden's administration.

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GOP poll watchers not excluded from Michigan count: Witnesses

Michigan election official and Democratic poll watcher tell Al Jazeera Donald Trump campaign's claims are unfounded.

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UK: ‘One in four’ Muslims experience Islamophobia in Labour Party

Report finds anti-Muslim sentiment within party ranks, with members and supporters called 'terrorists' and 'foreigners'.

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‘More sophistication, more backbone’: Biden’s approach to China

Most expect a more measured ‘competent’ approach to US-China foreign policy under a Biden-led administration.

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Indonesia’s ‘Jurassic Park’: Construction begins despite concerns

Indonesia has begun work to transform the habitat of the unique Komodo dragon into a tourist destination.

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Ahmaud Arbery’s killer sent racist messages: Prosecutor

Travis and Gregory McMichael face murder charges for the killing of Arbery, 25, in February.

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After Trump gains, Latino groups say Dems need economic populism

Trump made election gains among Latinos, but outreach and economic populism could win them back, organisers say.

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Canada announces new pathway to residency for Hong Kong youth

Canada's new immigration programme for Hong Kong residents comes amid strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing.

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Saudi king urges world to take ‘decisive stance’ against Iran

Tensions in the region have risen since Donald Trump pulled the US out of the international Iran nuclear deal in 2018.

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Why is Taiwan’s Kuomintang on the ropes?

The China-friendly party is struggling to reinvent itself as Taiwan changes, and the coffers are running dry too.

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Facebook extends ban on political ads amid misinformation blitz

Facebook says the measure to combat misinformation will continue, even as US state Georgia prepares for Senate runoffs.

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‘Last chance’: New York issues new COVID-19 restrictions

Coronavirus infections, hospitalisations and deaths have surged across the United States.

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Development banks pledge climate action but keep fossil fuels

Public development banks pledged to fight climate change but shied away from phasing out fossil fuel investments.

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India: Freezer scarcity, patchy power temper COVID vaccine hopes

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine needs to be stored at temps matching Antarctic winter - a logistical nightmare for India.

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US postal worker and vote ‘whistle-blower’ recants allegations

The Trump campaign had seized on the Pennsylvania worker's allegations, but he told investigators they were made up.

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Singles’ Day: Alibaba shoppers ready to mingle on ‘Double Eleven’

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd turned China's anti-Valentine's Day into an enormous global shopping event.

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