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US stocks come back to finish higher after volatile trading day
Markets were rattled by geopolitical tensions and the US Federal Reserve's campaign against inflation.
Malawi’s president dissolves cabinet over corruption allegations
President Chakwera makes move amid allegations of corruption, nepotism and economic mismanagement against his party.
James Webb Space Telescope reaches final stop a million miles out
The mirrors on the $10bn observatory still must be meticulously aligned before science observations can begin in June.
NATO sends reinforcements to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions
NATO said it was sending more ships and jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.
Iran ‘will consider’ direct talks with US, says foreign minister
US administration says direct talks are 'urgently needed' to facilitate communication to restore the Iran nuclear deal.
Tunisia president’s top aide quits over ‘fundamental differences’
Nadia Akacha has been described as President Saied's closest and most trusted adviser.
George Floyd death: Civil rights trial opens for accused ex-cops
Prosecutor tells jurors in rights case that police watched 'minute after minute' as Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck.
Two reported dead as earthquakes rattle southern Haiti
Dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged in 5.3-magnitude quake and series of smaller tremors, local officials say.
Bitcoin rout sees $30,000 floor emerge as next line in the sand
Bitcoin is now 50 percent below its November peak and on Monday was trading at its lowest level since July.
Heavy snowfall in Turkey forces Istanbul Airport to shut
The closure of Europe's busiest airport grounds flights stretching from the Middle East and Africa to Europe and Asia.
Burkina Faso army says it has deposed President Kabore
In address on state television, mutinous soldiers say they have dissolved the government and suspended the constitution.
DC, Texas sue Google over location tracking practices
Suit claims Google misled US consumers by continuing to track their locations even when users sought to prevent it.
Sudan security forces kill three anti-coup protesters: Medics
Deaths bring to 76 the number of protesters killed in a crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations, the medics say.
Activist investor wants Peloton to sack CEO and pursue a sale
Peloton’s shares have tumbled more than 80 percent from their all-time high a year ago.
US high court to hear challenge to race-based college admissions
Challenges brought by a conservative legal activist could bring an end to affirmative action programmes at Harvard, UNC.
US weighs sending more troops to Eastern Europe, Baltics: Reports
Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine have increased in recent weeks, with diplomatic efforts making little progress.
Syria prison attack shows ISIL ‘absolutely’ growing stronger
The armed group continues to gain strength in the war-torn country after its defeat in 2019, analysts say.
Taliban, Western officials meet in Oslo to discuss Afghanistan
After 'a positive icebreaking meeting' with Afghan activists, the group holds talks with Western officials.
Assange wins right to take US extradition case to UK’s top court
UK High Court gives WikiLeaks founder permission to take his legal fight against US extradition to the Supreme Court.