COVID-19: Greeks who do not send children to school face jail
Athens cracks down on parents who refuse to send their children to school because of measures such as mask-wearing.
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WHO warns against rich nations hoarding jabs to fight Omicron
Chief issue for international dose-sharing programme is wealthy countries donating COVID-19 vaccines with short shelf life.
Israel closes probe into fatal shooting of Palestinian assailant
Israel’s Justice Ministry says it accepts police officers' claim that they acted in self-defence.
US-led combat mission in Iraq ends, shifting to advisory role
United States will continue to provide assistance, advice and training to Iraqi forces, Iraqi and US officials say.
Poland: Concerns grow for missing four-year-old refugee girl
The child went missing on Monday after her parents, who are from Iraq, were allegedly pushed back to Belarus.
Iran nuclear deal talks resume in Vienna amid frictions
The deal's remaining signatories meet as European countries urge Iran to bring 'realistic proposals' to ease talks.
Filipino journalist who helped probe Duterte’s drug war shot dead
Jesus Malabanan is the 22nd journalist to have been killed since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in mid-2016.
Israel to discuss drills for Iran worst-case scenario: Report
US and Israeli defence chiefs to discuss preparations for a worst case scenario as diplomacy with Iran stutters.
Hong Kong democracy activists found guilty over Tiananmen vigil
Three, including tycoon Jimmy Lai, convicted over their part in last year's vigil commemorating those killed in 1989.
‘Toxic climate’: Hong Kong pilots buckle under ‘zero COVID’ rules
Cathay Pacific crew describe low morale at flagship carrier as questions hang over future of aviation hub.
Burkina Faso president fires PM amid security crisis
West African nation is struggling to contain attacks by groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS)
Rush to save animals in Indonesia after deadly Mt Semeru eruption
Veterinarians work from sunrise to sunset to evacuate and treat injured animals.
Crypto CEOs ask US Congress for clearer rules for industry
The cryptocurrency chiefs also warned legislators that overly tough regulations would push the asset overseas.
‘Remain in Mexico’: US sends 2 men to Mexico under revived policy
Policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for US court cases has been denounced as a 'humanitarian disaster'.
US delegation to head to Vienna for indirect Iran nuclear talks
The Biden administration still believes revival of nuclear deal is 'viable option', State Department spokesman says.
Saudi Arabia’s MBS on first visit to Qatar since end of blockade
Trip by Crown Prince Mohammed comes after Saudi Arabia took steps to end a years-long blockade of Qatar.
UN halts food aid in Ethiopia’s Kombolcha, Dessie after looting
Mass looting of WFP warehouses in the Amhara region prompts suspension of food distribution in two towns.
British PM Johnson imposes COVID ‘Plan B’ to contain Omicron
Johnson announces tighter restrictions in England, amid allegations that his staff partied during lockdown last year.
Omicron could be milder than Delta: WHO chief
New variant may pose a higher reinfection risk but new research indicates it could be less severe than Delta strain.
US appeals court halts antitrust orders against Apple App Store
The ruling is a big win for the iPhone maker as it fights a challenge to its domination of the $142bn mobile-app market.