Bolsonaro still in hospital, doctors say ‘no need for surgery’
The partially blocked intestine is the latest complication for the Brazilian president after he was stabbed in 2018.
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Jailed activist Ramy Shaath to be freed from Egypt detention
Judicial sources say Egyptian-Palestinian campaigner, held for some 30 months, will be deported to France upon release.
As digital lending explodes in India, the threats mount
Apps promising quick cash ballooned in the pandemic but many preyed on first-time borrowers with high interest rates.
India hits highest daily COVID cases since September: Live news
Several countries see record high COVID-19 cases as the more infectious Omicron variant spreads.
Hong Kong’s Chow Hang-tung jailed in second Tiananmen vigil case
Chow Hang-tung jailed for 15 months in second conviction over banned Tiananmen Square vigils.
Hong Kong leader rejects claims of press freedom ‘extinction’
Journalists face mounting pressure with three independent media outlets closing since national security law was imposed.
Elizabeth Holmes: The rise and fall of the Theranos founder
Holmes's claims for her blood-testing business turned her into a Silicon Valley darling but some began to ask questions.
Canadian court awards $84m to Iran plane crash victims’ families
Default judgement comes as Iran insists plane was downed near Tehran in error in 2020 amid military tensions with US.
Colombia: At least 23 dead in clashes between armed rebel groups
Colombian human rights ombudsman expresses 'deep concern' over violent escalation in eastern border area near Venezuela.
Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah accuses Saudi Arabia of ‘terrorism’
Hassan Nasrallah accuses Saudi Arabia of spreading ISIL ideology across the region amid rising political tensions.
Schools in the US delay reopening amid rapid spread of Omicron
The disruptions leaves many parents scrambling to find child care, creating a sense of chaos at the start of 2022.
NY attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka and Donald Jr
Letitia James seeks testimony and documents from ex-president and his children as part of probe into Trump Organization.
Theranos trial: Holmes jurors told to work through impasse
Jurors in the fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes told a judge they were struggling to reach consensus on 3 of 11 counts.
Settlement between Prince Andrew accuser and Epstein made public
Previously sealed settlement provides release from liability for 'any other person' who could face claims from US woman.
French MPs debate COVID vaccine pass, denounce death threats
The law would make it mandatory for people over 12 to present a COVID vaccination certificate to enter leisure venues.
COVID outbreak: Indigenous community urges Canada to send in army
Bearskin Lake First Nation in northern Ontario says nearly 50 percent of residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Apple becomes first company to reach $3 trillion market value
Shares of Apple rose as much as 3 percent Monday - enough to vault it over the $3 trillion market capitalization mark.
Turkey’s Erdogan says he will visit Saudi Arabia in February
Visit would be the first by the Turkish president since the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
Colorado fires: Two remain missing as survivors inspect damage
Authorities say they are still investigating the cause of the blaze, which destroyed nearly 1,000 homes in US state.
Fire at South Africa’s parliament flares up again
Authorities say wind reignited fire that has already destroyed the parliament chamber.