WHO criticises 'very narrow' definition of virus deaths.

20 renegade Republicans deny the California congressman a majority in three drawn-out votes.

There is broad consensus the Fed’s tightening measures will tip the US into recession.

Nation’s mainly foreign-owned automakers have sold only a combined 1.61 million vehicles.

Suit could see social media giant paying damages to thousands of residents in Quebec.

Foreign minister warns of ‘effective and decisive response’.

The local government elections will be held before the end of February.

Global association criticises ‘knee-jerk’ reactions of govts.  

49-year-old was convicted of murdering former girlfriend in 2003.

Govt uses radical approach to remove corruption-tainted officers involved in drug trade.

Company plans to align it with the one followed by US mass media services.

Birth of rare albino creature is seen as fortuitous by junta-controlled media.  

Regulators allow firm to increase its registered capital to RMB18.5 billion.

President hopes for ‘partnerships that will stabilise and strengthen our economies’.  

Ruling-party members have called for scrapping of the 4-year-old deal.  

A doctor’s prescription will be needed to obtain the pregnancy-terminating drugs.

Anders Fogh Rasmussen urges fight against advancing autocracies.

US president set to discuss climate change, security issues with Fumio Kishida.

Renegade right-wing Republicans block favourite Kevin McCarthy.

US says Nicolas Maduro’s position illegitimate even after ‘opposition’ govt dissolved.

77-year-old leader to also take part in Community of Latin American and Caribbean States summit.

Reopening comes amid record exodus from Cuba.

He thanks everyone for show of love and support.

Duo say distribution of bedroom clip amounts to sexual exploitation of adolescents.

Tanks, missile launchers and armoured cars roll to a parade ground in the military-built capital.