Afghanistan frees hundreds of Taliban prisoners
Afghanistan authorities said on Tuesday 900 more Taliban prisoners will be released, as calls grew for the militants to extend a cease-fire on its third and final day.
Trump Pursues Political Obsessions Despite 100,000 COVID-19 Deads
Sometime in the next few days, the 100,000th American will succumb to COVID-19 in a pandemic that US President Donald Trump once predicted would just "miraculously" disappear.
British Minister Resigns over Dominic Cummings’ Lockdown Trips
A British government minister resigned over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trips, piling on more pressure for the top Downing Street aide to be sacked.
UN Says Both North, South Korean Broke Armistice
An exchange of gunfire between North and South Korean forces in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the peninsula was a violation of the armistice agreement, UN says.
Protesters in Ecuador March against Wage Cuts
Protesters defied coronavirus restrictions to March in cities across Ecuador on Monday in protest against President Lenin Moreno's drastic economic measures to tackle the crisis.
Taliban holds truce as prisoner release expected
A surprise Taliban truce appeared to be holding for a second day Monday as authorities planned to release up to 2,000 militants held by security forces.
Japan to End State of Emergency over Coronavirus Crisis
Japan is expected to end its state of emergency over the coronavirus crisis Monday, easing curbs on economic activity that are in place in Tokyo and four other prefectures ahead of schedule, with the spread of infections brought under control.
Trump Restricts Entry From Brazil as Virus Cases Spike There
The US will prohibit the entry of most non-US citizens arriving from Brazil, where coronavirus cases have spiked to the second highest in the world, expanding restrictions already placed on visitors from China and Europe.
Brawl in High Security Mexican Prison Leaves 8 Dead
Eight inmates died after a brawl broke out in the high-security Mexican prison from which infamous drug trafficker "El Chapo" made his first escape, officials said Friday.
Fiancée of Khashoggi Rejects His Family’s Attempt to Pardon Killers
The fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, vowed to fight for justice after his son said the family “forgives” his killers, opening the way for a full pardon.