Soumaila Cisse and Sophie Petronin among four hostages released by suspected al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
South Korea’s trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister are finalists for director-general.
Officials' release was a demand of the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, which this week lifted sanctions on Mali.
PM Netanyahu says the restrictions are driven by safety concerns as the country battles a surge in COVID-19.
Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
A new report by Swiss bank UBS says world's richest elite have done 'extremely well' during the crisis.
Basil al-Jarah admitted to paying $17m in bribes to clinch $1.7bn worth of oil projects in post-occupation Iraq.
The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.
Prosecutors reveal arrests in 'plots' to storm the Michigan state capitol building and kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Latest round of US sanctions targets 18 banks and effectively cuts Iran off from the global financial system.
Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions.
Trump signals talks over targeted aid are going well, but Pelosi says there needs to be agreement on a broader package.
At least 24 US political candidates have supported a conspiracy that claims liberals are harvesting children's blood.
Farmers in Mexico's drought-hit Chihuahua state say a looming water transfer to the US threatens their livelihoods.
In an unprecedented storm season, Louisiana residents are now preparing for the approach of Hurricane Delta.
OPEC sees oil demand peaking by the late 2030s, in contrast to oil industry view that plateau will happen sooner.
More than half of the country's 48,377 cases and 433 deaths occurred in the past month alone.
Former UK envoy to the US, Kim Darroch, on how he learned to deal with the Trump White House.
Trump says talks with Congress have restarted over further COVID-19 relief with a good chance a deal could be reached.
Finding new sources of income in Argentina has become such a well-honed skill, it is known as 'the rummage'.
Unrest following a disputed parliamentary election has resulted in a power vacuum, and significant challenges remain.
Can Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed help unify a country steeped in deep ethnic tensions and long-standing rivalries?
Aava Murto stepped into the shoes of PM Sanna Marin to highlight the effect of technology on gender equality.
Ankara to host first round of exploratory talks, Turkish FM says after meeting Greek counterpart.
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