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US: Judge to reconsider trucker’s 110-year prison sentence
Nearly five million sign clemency petition for driver whose truck crashed in US Rocky Mountains in 2019, killing four.
Biden pledges support to US states as COVID infections spike
US president warns Omicron-linked surge in cases could strain hospitals, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
Biden signs enormous US military budget into law
US president approves $777.7bn defence bill after Congress passed it overwhelmingly amid protests from progressives.
UAE issues first civil marriage licence for non-Muslim couple
Canadian couple first to marry in Abu Dhabi under new law on personal status of non-Muslims announced last month.
Mali launches four-day forum on return to civilian rule
Military-dominated government holds national conference as a chance to foster change following the August 2020 coup.
French national jailed in Iran since 2020 goes on hunger strike
Benjamin Briere is being detained over alleged spying and propaganda against Iran - charges he rejects as fabricated.
Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes jury returns to deliberations
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 11 criminal charges alleging that she duped investors and patients.
Sri Lanka shuts three foreign missions as dollar crisis worsens
Ministry says Sri Lankan High Commission in Nigeria and consulates in Germany and Cyprus will be closed from January.
India freezes Mother Teresa charity’s accounts amid hate attacks
Move to freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity comes after Hindu groups disrupt Christmas celebrations.
Polish president vetoes controversial media bill slammed by US
Andrzej Duda blocks law proposing ban on non-European owners from having controlling stakes in Polish media firms.
Year ahead: Will space advertising take off in 2022?
Plans to advertise from space have been around for decades, but the latest proposals have met fierce criticism.
Abortion: Will the US Supreme Court overturn Roe v Wade in 2022?
The court's conservative majority appears ready to roll back abortion rights, setting up a contentious political battle.
Iraq’s Supreme Court ratifies October election results
Iran-backed factions, including powerful armed groups, had alleged irregularities in October's parliamentary vote.
South Africa begins a week of mourning for Desmond Tutu
Several events planned in the country and beyond to honour the life of the anti-apartheid icon.
Russia to hold security talks with US next month
Russian FM says diplomats, military officials will participate in discussions prompted by tensions over Ukraine.
Ship captain sentenced to 20 months over Mauritius oil spill
Magistrate says captain and second-in-command were 'irresponsible and did not deliver as they should'.
China’s Xi’an imposes ‘strictest’ controls to halt COVID outbreak
Since locking down the city last week, authorities launched several rounds of mass testing.
Foxconn delays reopening its India iPhone plant
The state gov't asked Foxconn to review services provided to workers including power backup, food, water at hostels.
UN ‘horrified’ by massacre of dozens of civilians in Myanmar
The United Nations calls for 'thorough and transparent investigation' into the incident that killed at least 35 people.