Aguila Saleh no longer faces travel bans and asset freezes, as EU seeks to play key role in any Libya settlement.
Blacklistings by Trump admin were done in coordination with the UK, Canada and the EU.
Asaf Zamir, of the centrist Blue and White party, says he does not have an ‘ounce of trust’ in the Israeli PM.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the usually abuzz PFW to stream many of its fashion shows online.
Analysts say Afghan peace chief’s visit struck positive notes, but ensuring a ceasefire by the Taliban looks difficult.
Lebanon has witnessed a sharp increase in cases in recent weeks with more than 40,000 cases registered since February.
The United Nations reports a surge in mass killings in various regions of the South American country in recent months.
Record sales figures topped even the most optimistic analysts’ estimates.
This is the final monthly snapshot of the US labour market voters will see before the November 3 presidential election.
A Football for Girls initiative in remote areas of Rajasthan is helping them break caste barriers and social taboos.
Imran Khan attacks former three-times premier Nawaz Sharif over the latter’s criticism of country’s powerful military.
Opinion polling on US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is now a key driver for the ruble.
Slowing US job creation adds to mounting concerns for investors.
As key stage of US extradition trial for WikiLeaks founder concludes, concerns are mounting over Assange’s health.
The two neighbours have contested borders for decades, including an area on the edge of three Lebanese energy blocks.
Trump’s adult children and senior staff regularly do not wear face masks and take a lax approach towards COVID-19.
Moscow managed to preserve the Syrian regime, but it has failed to achieve all its goals in Syria.
The southern Indian state set to ban gatherings of more than five people amid recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Carrier says it told plane lessors, creditors and suppliers that it is undertaking an urgent restructuring exercise.
UN chief urges pushback against those resisting women’s rights as US condemns ‘murder’ of baby girls.
UN’s International Maritime Organization says it suffered a ‘sophisticated’ cyber-attack against IT systems.
No country should be able to buy their way out of accountability, no matter their influence or who their friends are.
Activists say many had to leave Dhaka to return to their villages and now rely on food handouts from local charities.
The administration’s plan to lower the ceiling of refugee acceptance is seen as part of continuing anti-immigration stance.

The late emir was buried in Kuwait City on Wednesday after his death in the US.
Elderly people in privately-run care homes account for about three quarters of the country’s COVID-19 deaths.
Joyce Echaquan, a Atikamekw mother of seven, died in hospital north of Montreal where staff hurled racist taunts at her.
After rumble in Cleveland, President Trump says ‘no’ to letting moderators shut off mics in next debates with Biden
Firms managing trillions in assets are failing to set policies to stop the damage, a forest conservation group says.
Holy See asserts right to move forward on China accord over appointment of bishops after Pompeo meeting.
The government is replacing a 15 percent value added tax with a 5 percent tax on the cost of real estate transactions.
Brazil’s largest city plans to test some 770,000 people in a bid to determine if schools can be restart in November.
Prosecutors say BitMEX founders and executives evaded anti-money laundering rules; firm says will fight the allegations.
Analysts point to track record of failed peace bids in Sudan, potential rebel spoilers, power plays and other pitfalls.
North Korea is rebuilding after a season of storms and typhoons destroyed thousands of homes.
Protesters demand youth employment, functioning public services and the guarantee of transparent elections.
Interpol asked to detain captain and owner of ship that carried thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate to Beirut.
Thousands of US-bound people enter Guatemala from Honduras, whose economy is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
Amy Coney Barrett signed on to a 2006 advertisement urging the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.
Indian army says Pakistan opened fire across LoC without provocation.
Half the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.
Federal judge says presidential commission was ‘far from transparent’ and violated open meeting laws.
US government sued the whistle-blower over the publication of his book, Permanent Record, which it said violated NDAs.
The Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York, is facing more than 200 sexual abuse lawsuits.
Austria backs Cypriot bid to discipline Turkey over east Med crisis, while others focus on Lukashenko’s Belarus.
While this week’s US presidential debate offered no discourse on economic policy, voters have a lot of data to digest.
Space agency INPE’s satellites recorded 32,017 hotspots in the world’s largest rainforest last month.
The cost-cutting move raises questions over the future of Boeing’s mega Everett plant north of Seattle.
Opposition figure blames Russian president for alleged poisoning as Kremlin accuses Navalny of colluding with CIA.
Restaurants and gig workers have stayed afloat by moving business outdoors, but what happens as cold sets in?
Police prevent politicians from entering a Uttar Pradesh village where a Dalit woman was allegedly raped and killed.
Vatican seeks to reassure Catholics it is serious about cleaning up its act after an expose of shoddy finances.
After executives declined to appear voluntarily, a US Senate committee voted on a plan to subpoena them.
Rights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.
Trump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
News publishers have long battled the world’s top internet search engine for compensation for using their content.
State Department tells Congress it will accept fewer than 15,000 refugees in 2021, as Trump campaigns to block migrants.
If bill becomes law, UK has power to disregard part of withdrawal treaty dealing with Northern Ireland trade.
Clashes as Bosnian authorities empty migrant reception centre in Bihac and move hundreds to camp 50km away.
Better than expected economic news is colliding with waffling hopes for more federal virus relief aid.
Performers danced in arrivals area, jets of water sprayed onto plane to welcome first flight in more than six months.
New York City to test up to 20 percent of students and staff monthly for COVID-19 in every school building.

A Chechen dancer and choreographer finds peace through his country’s traditional dance as a new ruler emerges.
Both sides are due to sign the deal in full on Saturday in Juba, the capital of neighbouring South Sudan.
Both American Airlines and United Airlines said they would reverse layoffs if US government comes up with more relief.
While leader Carrie Lam hails ‘return to peace’, riot police hit streets to deter expected pro-democracy march.
French president says he has evidence proving claim, which he describes as ‘grave development’.
World leaders must ensure their words and promises turn into actions that protect biodiversity and the planet.
Two British citizens accuse Ahmed al-Raisi of presiding over their torture in the UAE.
Laws require social media giants to set up offices in Turkey and include penalties for not removing offending posts.
French and Armenian reporters wounded in Azerbaijani shelling as Baku claims Armenia attacking international journalists.
US president’s latest remark brings back memory of 2017 violence in Charlottesville that he blamed on both sides.
Lebanon’s debt crisis, a debt test in Oman, low oil prices, and giddy Saudi stock valuations among risks.
Rights body says Guinea has failed to hold security forces accountable for killing protesters last year.
Chief of Madrid region pushes back against government’s attempt to reintroduce lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Former National Security Advisor HR McMaster talks about the challenges facing US world domination.
Europe stands behind Greece in the east Med crisis but is hesitant of Cyprus’s insistence on sanctioning Ankara.
Dubai construction firm to be liquidated due to ‘untenable financial situation’, according to email seen by Reuters.
A side-by-side comparison of the defence budgets and military capabilities of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
EU had pledged to impose sanctions on Belarus but Cyprus has blocked the move until it also sanctions on Turkey.
The operator of world’s third-largest stock exchange says a hardware problem caused the full-day shutdown.
The anti-colonial and feminist activist fought British colonialists, traditional rulers and the government.
Clare Bronfman handed 81-month term for involvement in group that allegedly enslaved women for sex with its leader.
A total of 168 countries join UN’s COVID-19 vaccine plan as UK, Canada and Germany pledge nearly $1bn in funds.
Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies.
US customs agency ban follows probe into forced labour allegations; FGV says it upholds labour standards.
The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23.
Without a new admissions quota, the US refugee resettlement programme will not be able to take in new refugees.
US Democratic presidential candidate criticised deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in the first debate with Trump.
Comey says probe was ‘necessary’ as Republicans in the US Senate seek to blame him for FBI missteps.
Quino was among the most-translated Argentine authors, receiving honours and awards for his work across the globe.
US airlines have been pleading for a second $25bn bailout that would protect jobs for another six months.
Attempted murder charges filed in connection with the ‘ambush’ of two sheriff’s deputies as they sat in a squad car.
UN biodiversity summit told ‘time is running out’ for humanity to stop destroying the planet.
Wednesday’s actions aim to cut off revenues to al-Assad’s government and force it back to the negotiating table.
Trump spread the most misinformation on Tuesday, while Biden also made several misleading claims.
Boeing hopes to win approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration after crashes grounded the 737 MAX.
Revised figures are only slightly less awful than previous estimates and the US economy will likely shrink in 2020.