Waiving the death penalty for Craig Lang could speed up his extradition from Kyiv, where capital punishment has been off the books for 20 years.
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Pfizer COVID jab expanded to US children as young as 12
Vaccinating younger ages is considered an important step for getting children back into schools safely.
Ethnic groups step in as Myanmar’s COVID response falls apart
Some ethnic organisations are carrying out testing and vaccinations in the mainly border areas under their control.
US Tesla owner killed in fiery crash was initially driving car
The car’s automated steering system appeared not to have been switched on, investigators said.
Attorneys general urge Zuckerberg to abandon preteen Instagram
Some 44 attorneys general from the US urged the Facebook CEO to drop plans for a version of Instagram for kids under 13.
US welcomes Taliban’s three-day Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan
Many killed in separate bombings during the weekend as violence in Afghanistan rises ahead of US troop withdrawal.
Venezuela needs $58bn to restore pre-Chavez crude output levels
State oil firm PDVSA would need $58bn in investment to get back to the levels it was producing in 1998, Reuters reports.
Is the break-up of the UK inevitable?
The ruling party in Scotland says it will make another bid to break from the United Kingdom.
US Treasury launches $350BN in state, local COVID aid
The funds can be used by state, local and tribal governments to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US lawyer who sued Chevron over Ecuador pollution faces charges
Steven Donziger is on trial in federal court in New York City for failing to turn over his computer and phones.
Twenty Palestinians killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza
At least 65 others wounded in air strikes, Palestinian health ministry says, after Hamas fires rockets into Israel.
Melinda Gates met divorce lawyers when Epstein ties revealed: WSJ
Melinda Gates was concerned about her husband's dealings with the convicted sex offender in 2019, the WSJ reported.
US Coast Guard fires warning shots at Iranian vessel: Pentagon
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says Iranian vessels came within 137 metres of US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
World reacts after Israeli forces wound hundreds in Al-Aqsa raid
Condemnation of Israeli raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Hamas rocket attacks as tensions soar.
WHO declares coronavirus mutation in India ‘variant of concern’
UN health agency classifies the coronavirus mutation detected in India as 'a variant of concern at the global level'.
Brazil’s Amazonas state braces for another COVID surge
Health officials in the Brazilian Amazon, still reeling from a health system collapse, fear a third wave is on the way.
Turkey’s foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for talks to mend ties
Trip comes as two countries look to reset relationship strained following 2018 killing of Saudi journalist in Istanbul.
US civil rights groups urge action on caste discrimination
US companies are being forced to grapple with these prejudices as they’re imported with workers from other cultures.
Georgia frees opposition leader Melia after court ruling
Nika Melia's release is seen as a significant step in an EU-backed plan to help end a prolonged political crisis.
In Europe, COVID-19 lockdowns ease as vaccine drives make headway
Months of restrictions are starting to be lifted across the region, but officials have urged continued caution.