Biden offers to cut infrastructure plan bill by a quarter
The US President offered to cut his initial $2.25 trillion proposal to $1.7 trillion in a counteroffer to Republicans.
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Chinese American group sues Trump for calling COVID ‘China virus’
The group said the former president's statements have led to an increase in acts of violence against Asian Americans.
Ethiopia convicts soldiers of crimes against civilians in Tigray
Three soldiers convicted of rape, while 28 charged with killings and further 25 charged with rape and sexual assault.
Why people leaving Cuba can no longer exchange local bills
The measure comes amid a big drop in tourism and the resulting lack of hard currency, Cuba's exchange company said.
Nigerian army investigates reports of Boko Haram leader’s death
Local media reports say Abubakar Shekau was seriously hurt or killed after his fighters clashed with members of ISWAP.
US state of Alabama lifts ban on yoga in public schools
Teachers will have to use English names for yoga poses and the use of the greeting 'namaste' is banned.
Amazon shuts down US construction site after finding 7th noose
Hate, racism or discrimination will not be tolerated in an Amazon workplace, the tech giant said on Friday.
Kyle Rittenhouse makes first in-person court appearance
Rittenhouse is charged in the shooting deaths of two anti-racist protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last August.
US support for Israel, a crypto crash and China nuclear reactors
We gather the numbers to know from the biggest economic and business news stories so you can impress your friends.
Turkish court begins retrial of Kavala over 2013 Gezi protest
A court begins the retrial of philanthropist Osman Kavala and 15 others over their role in 2013 nationwide protests.
Leaks show DC cops justify ‘aggressive’ protest tactics: Expert
DC police training presentation obtained by Al Jazeera depicts 'increasingly violent' left-wing protest movement.
Pakistan marks ‘Palestine Day’ as FM accused of anti-Semitism
Pro-Palestinian protests attended by hundreds were held in Karachi, Lahore and other big Pakistani cities.
No internet: Lockdown worsens Argentina’s educational inequality
A new lockdown in Argentina is sending students home to learn remotely, but many lack the technology access to do so.
Argentina announces strict coronavirus lockdown amid case surge
Businesses, schools and social activities will be suspended from Saturday until May 31 as new COVID infections surge.
Bitcoin selloff resumes after China reiterates crackdown warning
Friday's selloff is capping off a rough week for crypto investors after Elon Musk slammed Bitcoin's carbon footprint.
IMF pitches $50B plan to end coronavirus pandemic
The IMF said the world could end the COVID-19 pandemic by vaccinating 40% of people by the end of 2021 and 60% in 2022.
Myanmar considers dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi’s party
Military-appointed election commission accuses National League for Democracy of electoral fraud.
‘Share dollars and doses’: G20 summit tackles COVID inequalities
Vaccine producers and world's leading economies attempt to find ways to help poorer nations inoculate populations.
Apple’s Tim Cook to defend App Store at Epic Games trial
The tech giant is defending itself against an antitrust case brought by Epic Games, maker of the video game Fortnite.
Blast kills several at pro-Palestine rally in southwest Pakistan
At least 17 people were wounded after explosives planted in a motorbike went off in the town of Chaman.