Catholics not aligned to the official church in China say persecution has worsened since the landmark deal in 2018.

 AT-527 is anti-viral oral drug now in phase 2 trials.

They were 20m underground in unlicensed mine.

Parliament in recess recalled to resolve crisis.

Europe is now battling a second wave of Covid-19 infections, with many countries going back into lockdown.

Summit to have been showcase of crown prince’s reforms.

Most populous Arab country will elect 568 out of 596 seats in the lower house of Parliament.

The equipment includes air-to-ground cruise missiles, mobile rocket launchers and reconnaissance pods.

Ex-president holds 1^st public rally in support of Democratic challenger Joe Biden.

More rain forecast over the weekend as storm Saudel blows in from the South China Sea.

Virtual aid conference convening today, co-hosted by UNHCR, Britain, US, EU.

Far-right Proud Boys group alleged sender of threatening messages as race tightens.

OxyContin maker also agrees to US$8.3 billion in fines, damages, forfeiture.

Expert warns that most optimistic scenario is reducing risk of Covid-19 infection by only 30%. 

The justice ministry says the officer failed to adhere to standard police rules in firing a weapon.

Digitalisation, low interest rates also causes of inevitable job cuts.

Defence Secretary Mark Esper says the US has more allies on its side than China and Russia combined.

At least 70 artworks, artefacts, damaged.

Sweden has ordered local telecommunications companies to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment by 2025 due to security concerns.

They are greeted by airport staff in full protective gear and must undergo 14-day quarantine.

They are also due to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday.

178,000 homes submerged, charities say.

Swedish telecoms giant records 5.6 billion kronor net profit in Q3 2020.

Thousands congregate on diplomatic mission after seven-month hiatus.