University of Michigan agrees to $490m sexual abuse settlement
US university says 1,050 people who say they were sexually abuses by a former sports doctor will share the settlement.
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Johnson lifts COVID rules in England as Omicron wave ‘has peaked’
British PM says face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID passes will be dropped for big events.
International airlines suspend some flights to US over 5G
Changes come a day after AT&T and Verizon said they would postpone new wireless service rollout near some US airports.
Germany begins trial of Syrian doctor for crimes against humanity
The accused, who arrived in Germany in 2015, has been charged with 18 counts of torture and one count of murder.
NY attorney general wants Trump to testify in fraud case
New York AG Letitia James cites 'significant' new evidence in probe of ex-president, Trump Organization's real estate.
Turkey signs $5bn swap deal with UAE, boosting foreign reserves
Turkey has depleted its foreign exchange reserves to defend the lira which lost more than 40% of its value last year.
Ukrainian court rejects request to detain ex-President Poroshenko
Petro Poroshenko is being investigated for treason in a case he says was cooked up by allies of his successor.
Wage gap: LGBTQ workers in US earn 10% less than average workers
A new survey finds US workers who identify as LGBTQ+ earning 90 cents for every dollar an average worker.
Video: Israeli police tear down Palestinian home in Sheikh Jarrah
Israeli police forcibly expel the Salhiyeh family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah, occupied East Jerusalem.
UK: Johnson fights for his premiership after MP defects to Labour
Embattled prime minister refuses to step down despite defection and reports of a plot to oust him.
Tonga says it is facing ‘unprecedented disaster’, many missing
In first official statement on Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami, government confirms at least three dead.
Fair trial doubts as Kem Sokha treason trial resumes in Cambodia
Opposition leader back in court after almost two years during which the government continued its crackdown on critics.
US launches website to provide free at-home COVID tests
With new website, launched one day ahead of official date, Americans can order up to four free test kits per household.
Colombia’s Ingrid Betancourt announces presidential bid
Betancourt was kidnapped by FARC rebels in 2002 while campaigning for president, and held captive for six years.
Apple tells US lawmakers antitrust laws will harm user privacy
If US legislation becomes law, it would make it difficult for Apple to collect its 15% to 30% App Store commission.
Grammy Awards pushed to April due to coronavirus
Music awards ceremony is rescheduled to April 3 in Las Vegas amid rising COVID-19 infections linked to Omicron variant.
Media protest restrictions on ex-officers trial in Floyd killing
News outlets, media groups say not enough people will be able to see the civil rights trial that starts on Thursday.
Israeli police under fire for alleged use of Pegasus spyware
Israeli lawmaker says she will question the police about their reported use of the NSO Group hacking tool on Israelis.
‘Citizens are not protected’: What does 2022 hold for Haiti?
The situation in Haiti has reached a crisis point amid stalled elections, rising poverty and the growing power of gangs.
AT&T, Verizon delay some 5G rollout after airlines warn of chaos
Airlines raised the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless services this week.