Nicaraguan banker arrested in widening crackdown
Observers accuse President Daniel Ortega of targeting opposition leaders and other figures before November elections.
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Microsoft shareholder seeks report on Gates, sexual harassment
Arjuna Capital has requested a report on the 'effectiveness of the company’s workplace sexual harassment policies'.
Federal Reserve raises inflation expectations, mulls 2023 liftoff
The US Fed's latest projections have inflation rising to 3.4 percent in 2021, a full point higher than March's estimate.
Abiy predicts peaceful Ethiopia vote as parties wrap up campaigns
PM hopeful about June 21 vote held despite fighting in Tigray and instability elsewhere, as well as opposition boycotts.
US, Russia to enter ‘strategic stability’ dialogue: Biden
Human rights, nuclear weapons control, de-escalating conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Ukraine top Biden agenda.
21 Republicans oppose awarding medals for Capitol defence
Medals will still be awarded, though Republican no votes draw criticism from across political aisle.
How COVID vaccines work against the Delta variant
Here is what you need to know about the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines against the variant first identified in India.
Ivory Coast gears up for Laurent Gbagbo’s return
Former president's return seen as test for country and population that still has 2011 bloody conflict fresh in memory.
Botswana says it has found the world’s ‘third largest’ diamond
The 1,098-carat diamond is the biggest stone of gem quality to be found in the history of the Debswana company.
US new home construction misses target as lumber prices climb
High lumber prices and shortages of material and labour have builders struggling to boost the production of new homes.
Colombia investigating after car bomb injures 36 at military base
Defence ministry says two men drove a Toyota truck onto military base in city of Cucuta, near border with Venezuela.
Returning to the public eye, Trump will head to US-Mexico border
The former US president has laid low since leaving office but will resume travel - and rallies - later in June.
Bolsonaro: Aid to Brazil’s poor to rise 58% amid high food costs
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced the increase during a TV interview Tuesday.
New ICC prosecutor Karim Khan promises to build ‘stronger cases’
British lawyer Karim Khan is sworn in as ICC's chief prosecutor and pledges to improve court's track record.
E3 highlights new titles and efforts to diversify gaming industry
After a blockbuster 2020 kept people at home, gaming industry faces the challenge of continuing to keep fans engaged.
Biden, Putin conclude Geneva summit after hours of talks
At Geneva summit, Russian and US leaders agree to reinstate ambassadors and begin talks on arms control, cybersecurity.
Student debt wiped for thousands defrauded by for-profit colleges
The Education Department is erasing 18,000 loans for those who attended a for-profit college that lied to them.
‘We love you’: New Southern Baptist leader preaches racial unity
The nation's largest Protestant denomination elects a president who has worked to heal racial divides.
German soldiers recalled from Lithuania over Hitler birthday song
Troops recalled from Lithuania over incident Germany military spokesperson says 'brings shame on us all'.
UK PM called health chief ‘hopeless’, leaked texts reveal
Former aide to Boris Johnson publishes WhatsApp messages featuring damning verdict on Matt Hancock.