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Andrew Cuomo ordered to forfeit $5.1M in pandemic book profits
The ethics commission of New York state in the US voted 11-2 that the former governor repay his earnings within 30 days.
President Saied’s opponents slam parliament freeze extension
Former Ennahdha MP Samir Dilou says the idea would 'make Tunisia an object of ridicule'.
Two police, attacker killed in bombings at airport in Colombia
Colombian authorities describe the attack in Cucuta, a city on the border with Venezuela, as a 'terrorist' act.
Kroger grocer nixes COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
The United States supermarket chain employs almost half a million people.
How left-wing forces are regaining ground in Latin America
As progressives win key elections from Honduras to Peru, analysts point to changing regional dynamics.
Inflation watch: US producer prices soar to new record
US producer prices gained 9.6 percent in November - the biggest annual jump on records dating back to 2010.
‘Horrible’: Dozens killed in Haiti fuel tanker explosion
Authorities say at least 60 killed, dozens injured in the northern city of Cap-Haitien, but death toll may rise.
Pfizer says its COVID pill near 90% effective in clinical trials
Company says it can have 180,000 treatment courses ready to ship this year.
Dogecoin for Tesla merch? Musk says ‘see how it goes’
Tesla chief tweeted that Tesla will accept Dogecoin as payment for some merchandise on a trial basis.
Geologists uncover ‘treasure trove’ of dinosaur tracks in Poland
Several hundred tracks, representing at least seven species, have been found and geologists say they will find more.
Top US diplomat calls on Senate to confirm ambassadors
The rate of confirmation of US ambassadors has lagged behind previous administrations.
Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years
Tikhanovsky's wife, the self-exiled Belarus democracy icon Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, denounced the verdict as 'revenge'.
Taliban rule marked by killings, ‘litany of abuses’, UN says
In addition to extrajudicial killings, UN says the Taliban also responsible for hindering women's rights in Afghanistan.
Kenya’s High Court suspends mandatory COVID vaccination order
Judge suspends gov't directive pending case hearing filed by businessman who termed it gross violation of constitution.
Pfizer jab protects against hospitalisation with Omicron: Study
South Africa study finds two doses of Pfizer's COVID shot appear to provide 70% protection against hospitalisation.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’
Opposition leader says officers deployed outside his home, barring him from leaving ahead of by-election campaign rally.
With a minority vaccinated in Romania, fears of fifth wave mount
Doctors and nurses, desperate for the government to address misinformation, say hospitals are under huge pressure.
India police probe Mother Teresa charity over ‘forced conversion’
Gujarat state investigating whether Missionaries of Charity forced girls in a shelter home to wear cross and read Bible.
Canada defence leaders apologise for sexual abuse in the military
Earlier this year, Canada's military reported that more than 500 cases of sexual assault have taken place since 2015.