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UAE says it destroyed three drones with ‘hostile’ intent
Defence ministry says it has intercepted drones in UAE airspace, the fourth incident in three weeks.
UK, Russian leaders discuss Ukraine crisis in phone call
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to work towards 'peaceful resolution'.
Guinea-Bissau launches major probe into foiled coup
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived gun attack on Tuesday that also claimed 11 lives, the Guinea-Bissau gov't says.
Don Jr, Giuliani sued by key witness in 2019 Trump impeachment
Retired US Army officer Alexander Vindman says he was target of intimidation campaign by top Donald Trump allies.
UK PM faces new calls to resign over ‘Partygate’
Three MPs from the governing Conservative Party join efforts to oust Johnson over lockdown parties at Downing Street.
Canada’s Conservative Party removes Erin O’Toole as leader
Confidence vote came amid growing anger over O'Toole strategy to push the opposition Conservatives closer to the centre.
Israel participates in huge US Mideast naval exercise
Israel publicly joins Saudi Arabia and Oman in naval exercise for the first time amid heightened Gulf tensions.
US gives global banks the OK to transfer aid funds to Afghanistan
Aid groups can pay teachers and other workers at state-run agencies without fear of breaching sanctions on the Taliban.
New report highlights labour rights abuses at Dubai’s Expo 2020
Workers who built the Dubai’s extravagant Expo 2020 site face exploitation, labour abuses, a new report has found.
Winter storm delivers heavy snow and ice to central United States
Air travel disrupted, electric power at risk as 100 million people huddle under winter weather warnings.
Jeff Zucker, who helped propel Trump to power, resigns from CNN
CNN boss said he is resigning over his failure to disclose a 'consensual relationship with my closest colleague'.
US to deploy more troops to Eastern Europe amid Ukraine crisis
Pentagon stresses US forces are not going to Ukraine, but to bolster security of NATO nations in Eastern Europe.
Afghan universities reopen with small number of women attending
Taliban has imposed many restrictions on women, but says it has no objection to education for women.
Infographic: How wetlands can help fight climate change
Wetlands bring health, food and water security benefits to four billion people globally - but many are under threat.
Eurozone inflation hits new record for third month running
The 19 countries using the euro saw consumer prices increase by an annual 5.1 percent in January, official data shows.
Biden to re-launch effort aimed at cutting cancer deaths by half
So-called cancer 'moonshot' poured $1.8bn in federal funds into combatting cancer when first launched in 2016.
Social media posts call on Russians to join separatist forces
As the Ukraine crisis shows no sign of easing, Russians are being asked to support rebels in two separatist statelets.
OPEC+ sticks to planned output hikes despite surging oil prices
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies has faced calls from the US and India to pump more oil.
Israeli Defence Minister Gantz makes surprise visit to Bahrain
Benny Gantz will sign a security cooperation agreement with Bahrain during the two-day visit.