Iran nuclear talks closer to ‘practical steps’ in Vienna
Remaining parties to 2015 nuclear deal agree to form third expert working group to focus on steps to restore the accord.
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EU regulator finds J&J vaccine has ‘possible link’ to blood clots
European Medicines Agency backs use of single-dose COVID-19 shot, saying its overall benefits outweigh risks.
Quebec court strikes down parts of ‘religious symbols’ law
Canadian province's Bill 21 bars some public sector workers from wearing hijab, yarmulkes and other religious symbols.
Ukraine tensions test Erdogan and Putin’s complex relationship
The Turkish and Russian leaders share a distrust of the West, but much divides them - such as tensions over Ukraine.
Deby’s death and Chad’s next day: This is what the army announced
Army says 18-month interim gov't to be headed by Deby's son as it imposes nationwide curfew and shutters borders.
Verdict is in for Derek Chauvin murder trial, announcement soon
Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, is accused of killing George Floyd, and faces three murder counts.
J&J reports $100M in COVID vaccine sales beating expectations
The drugmaker raised its dividend payouts to shareholders as the use of its vaccine is being paused by US regulators.
High day: Dogecoin is smoking on #DogeDay
Fans are driving the crypto coin higher - to nearly 42 cents - to mark April 20, a day known for smoking cannabis.
DR Congo seeks over $4bn in reparations from Uganda at ICJ
UN court is holding hearings this week in long-running dispute between DR Congo and Uganda over 1998-2003 damages.
Russia cracks down on Navalny allies on eve of planned protests
The stage is set for further clashes between pro-Navalny protesters and police, amid growing fears for Navalny's health.
UK: Tensions grow between protesters and scandal-hit police
Allegations of police brutality and targeting ethnic minorities come after a serving officer was charged with murder.
George Floyd: Minneapolis, US cities brace for Chauvin verdict
As jury deliberates, officials have dispatched National Guard troops and upped security in preparation of protests.
This Company Monitors Prisoners In Xinjiang. It Won An “Innovation” Award At An Event Sponsored By Amazon.
The Chinese government’s use of prisons and detention camps in Xinjiang is part of what the US and other countries have called a genocide.
US officer died of natural causes after Capitol riot: Coroner
Officer Brian Sicknick died from strokes caused by a blood clot in artery to his brain, medical examiner's report finds.
Police did not get Daunte Wright swift medical care, witness says
Witness tells Al Jazeera police took 'at least four minutes' to get Wright out of car after shooting near Minneapolis.
US miners’ union backs shift from coal for renewable energy jobs
UMWA's president said ensuring jobs for displaced miners is crucial to any infrastructure bill taken up by Congress.
Huawei CFO asks for extradition hearing delay as Canada objects
Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver in December 2018.
Canada’s new budget sets aside billions for pandemic support
Amid surging third wave, Trudeau government unveils first budget in two years with focus on COVID-19 recovery measures.
Leaders of Proud Boys ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges
A federal judge ruled that Joseph Biggs and Ethan Nordean are dangerous and should not be free pending trial.
US retail union accuses Amazon of interfering in Alabama vote
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union alleges that Amazon threatened workers with layoffs if they unionised.