Tunisia health minister sacked as COVID-19 cases surge
The health ministry said earlier this month Tunisia's health system had 'collapsed' under the weight of the pandemic.
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Turkey says Cyprus town of Varosha to reopen amid Greek objection
Decision to reopen two drew international condemnation with US top diplomat calling it provocative and unacceptable.
Wall Street closes sharply higher on revived economic optimism
All three major stock indexes gained over one percent with the Dow leading the charge after its worst day since October.
France’s Macron among potential Pegasus spyware targets: Report
Phone number of French president was identified as potential target for surveillance on behalf of Morocco, report says.
Film mogul Weinstein extradited to California on rape charges
Harvey Weinstein is wanted in Los Angeles for trial on charges of attacking five women from 2004 to 2013.
George W Bush warns of ‘bad’ outcome of US Afghanistan pullout
Women and girls at risk of 'unspeakable harm' Bush says as Taliban claims to control of most of Afghanistan.
EU starts real-time review of Sanofi-GSK coronavirus jab
Sanofi-GSK hope for approval this year after early-stage results showed the vaccine produces a robust immune response.
Belarus opposition leader calls for more US sanctions
In Washington visit, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges democratic countries to 'show their teeth' with more sanctions.
‘Shameful’: Mexican president decries alleged NSO spying
Some 15,000 Mexican cellphones appeared on the leaked list of surveillance, at least 50 people close to president.
South Korea Paralympian missing after fall from Pakistan mountain
Broad Peak was the final summit in Kim Hong-bin's quest to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains.
Germany’s Merkel defends warning systems in wake of deadly floods
German government faces growing questions about how well-prepared authorities were for devastating natural disaster.
US issues new cybersecurity directive for critical pipelines
The second cybersecurity directive since May comes on the heels of a massive cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
Jailed Myanmar politician Nyan Win dies from COVID
Win, a senior adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, dies from COVID-19 after becoming infected in jail, says NLD.
Ugandan athlete who fled Olympics camp found in central Japan
Police say weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found days after he disappeared leaving a note saying he wanted to find work.
Opioid maker J&J, distributors near $26B deal with US states
Along with Johnson & Johnson, the proposed settlement includes McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen.
Cyprus talks can only resume on a ‘two-state’ basis, Erdogan says
Turkish leader reiterates Ankara's support for self-declared TRNC in speech delivered on anniversary of 1974 invasion.
Israel will ‘act aggressively’ over Ben & Jerry’s ban, PM says
Bennett calls move by company to stop selling its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories an 'anti-Israel step'.
Big day for Bezos: Blue Origin safely lands first crewed mission
Jeff Bezos is achieving his dream of flying into space while officially launching his company's commercial operations.
Erdogan calls for US support for Turkey to protect Kabul airport
Turkey could run Afghan capital's airport if US meets conditions on logistics and financing, President Erdogan says.
French prosecutor opens probe into Pegasus spyware allegations
Investigation follows complaint by French news website Mediapart over Moroccan secret services' alleged use of spyware.