Several killed as Belarussian cargo plane crashes in Siberia
Russia's aviation agency says plane circled around after first coming in to land, at which point communication was lost.
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US top court hears biggest guns rights case in over a decade
US Supreme Court is mulling whether New York law requiring a licence to carry a concealed weapon is constitutional.
Taper time: US Fed to start trimming monthly bond buys
Fed chief Jerome Powell says the US jobs market may improve enough to reach ‘maximum employment’ by mid-2022.
‘Important step’: First US children aged 5 to 11 get COVID jabs
Officials say child vaccination campaign, expected to hit full strength next week, will mean fewer school interruptions.
Al Gore warns of a $22 trillion ‘subprime carbon bubble’
Gore, speaking from COP26 climate summit, said that investors caught on the wrong side of history will face losses.
US sanctions Israeli firm NSO Group over spyware
Biden administration says Israeli company's spyware enables 'repression', used to target journalists and activists.
WHO grants emergency approval for India’s Covaxin COVID-19 jab
Vaccine has 78% efficacy after two doses and is 'extremely suitable for low and middle-income countries', the WHO said.
Deadly clashes in DRC’s Bukavu after gunmen launch overnight raid
Six attackers, two police officers and a soldier killed during gun battles, local governor says.
OPEC+ poised to dissapoint Biden by sticking with output plan
The US, Japan and others are urging the cartel and its allies to boost output and ease soaring energy prices.
Putin says Russian navy to get hypersonic Zircon missiles in 2022
The move is part of a bid by Moscow to forge ahead in a race with the United States.
AUKUS row: French envoy accuses Australia of ‘intentional deceit’
Canberra says it is time to 'move on' from submarine spat after French envoy delivers rebuke over 'stab in the back'.
Three Algerians killed in attack presidency blames on Morocco
No immediate comment from Morocco after Algeria says 'assassination' of three nationals 'will not go unpunished',
Abdullah Hammoud: Michigan city elects its first Arab mayor
Dearborn, a city known for its large Arab and Muslim population, elects 31-year-old state lawmaker as next mayor.
Uncertainty for Syrians in Turkey as opposition warms to Assad
Growing anti-Syrian refugee sentiment has led many to question the fate of Syrians should the AKP party be voted out.
The United States homicide rate continues to soar in 2021. Why?
'Shock to the system' from COVID, George Floyd protests, rising gun crime, poverty and racism are seen as root causes.
Death toll climbs to 22 in Nigeria building collapse
Search-and-rescue operations enter a third day as prospects of finding dozens of missing grow dim.
EU legislators make historic visit to Taiwan amid China concerns
European legislators are in Taiwan to discuss its experience in fighting disinformation and interference in democracy.
Iran says foiled US navy’s attempt to seize tanker in Sea of Oman
Iranian state TV describes the incident as a failed attempt to 'steal' oil as Tehran prepares for nuclear talks.
Politicians demand action over racism at top English cricket club
Pressure grows on Yorkshire Cricket Club after report recounts racist abuse suffered by former player Azeem Rafiq.
‘Big surprise’: California condors reproduce without mating
Study by Sand Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance found two chicks hatched from eggs that had never been fertilised by male.