Canada: Trudeau denounces anti-vaccine trucker protests
Canadian PM slams intimidation, vandalism and 'racist flags' at demonstrations organised by some far-right activists.
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Bitcoin on track for its worst January since 2018 ‘crypto winter’
Bitcoin dipped to as low as $33,000 in January from a record of almost $69,000 less than three months ago.
Eurozone growth slowed in final 3 months of 2021 as Omicron hit
Supply bottlenecks, high energy prices, tensions with Russia and a new COVID variant took a bite out of European growth.
Bangladesh cops get death sentence for army major murder
Two police officers sentenced to death for murder of ex-military major as six other people sentenced to life in prison.
Mali expels France envoy over ‘hostile and outrageous’ remarks
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian had said that Mali's military gov't was 'out of control' and illegitimate.
After Oslo talks, what’s next for Afghanistan?
Analysts say talks between Taliban and US and European officials imply a 'de facto' recognition of the Taliban gov't.
UAE set to start taxing corporate profits next year
The UAE is seeking to align itself with international standards and move towards a global minimum tax.
How are Russian media outlets portraying the Ukraine crisis?
Pro-Kremlin media assure audiences that Russia doesn't want a war, as independent news laments Putin's dangerous games.
UK PM sorry for ‘partygate’ as report slams leadership failures
Downing Street publishes a redacted version of an eagerly awaited report on claims of PM's lockdown-breaking parties.
Cyprus overturns UK woman’s conviction for making up rape
Cyprus highest court quashes the conviction of a British woman found guilty of faking a claim of being gang-raped.
Portugal’s ruling Socialists win surprise victory in snap poll
Party secures strong new mandate following higher than expected turnout after people with COVID were allowed to vote.
In Pictures: Bikers mark 50 years of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy
Indigenous motorcycle clubs lead march as community marks the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
North Korea says Sunday test was Hwasong-12 missile
Test marks first time the nuclear armed country has launched a weapon of that size since 2017.
Myanmar’s military turns to Buddhism in bid for legitimacy
Generals court country's monks to try and win support in an environment where 'almost everybody hates them'.
Manchester United suspends Greenwood following assault allegation
Football club says Mason Greenwood, 20, 'will not return to training or play matches until further notice'.
Europe’s energy security worries NATO amid standoff with Russia
EU depends on Russia for a third of its gas supplies and any interruption would worsen an existing energy crisis.
War-weary residents lament homes lost in eastern Ukraine shelling
Destruction of homes in a small village near frontlines in Donbas raises fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
More than 1,400 flights cancelled in the US after northeast storm
Another 1,100 US-related flights were delayed as Saturday's winter storm led several states to declare emergencies.
Egypt court sentences 10 to death on charges of planning attacks
The identities of the defendants were not revealed and it was not known how they pleaded to the charges.
Security forces kill demonstrator as Sudanese defy protest ban
The death brings the total number of protesters that have died since an October 25 coup to 79.