Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire after 11 days of fighting
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire to halt 11-day conflict amid international pressure to end the fighting.
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Lawmaker’s post featuring Rep Ilhan Omar draws violent responses
Republican congressman's post about Omar, seemingly about her Palestine support, said she supports 'terror'.
US Treasury wants crypto transfers above $10,000 reported to IRS
In 2020, the Internal Revenue Service added a line about cryptocurrency on its individual tax return form.
In Pictures: New baby brings joy to displaced family in Gaza
The birth of baby Mohammed has brought much needed joy to his family, which was displaced by Israeli air raids.
WTO: COVID vaccines must be produced in Africa, Latin America
Africa and Latin America have 0.17 and 2 percent respectively of global production capacity, WTO says.
US weekly jobless claims decline to fresh pandemic low
The US economy is reopening, but pent-up demand is running up against supply constraints that threaten to slow recovery.
Navajo Nation outpaces wider US: 60 percent fully vaccinated
Navajo Nation leads the US in vaccination rates, despite rural population, by meeting people 'where they are'.
ByteDance CEO steps down, chooses college roommate as successor
Former CEO Zhang Yiming, 38, said he is 'not very social' as he handed the reins to Liang Rubo, 38.
Ethiopia announces new date for twice-delayed national elections
June 21 polls seen as a key test of democratic reforms under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Hundreds of children stranded at Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Humanitarian crisis unfolds in Spanish enclave after hundreds of unaccompanied minors cross from Morocco.
US imposes sanctions on two Houthi military leaders
The sanctions target the head of the general staff leading the offensive in Marib and another prominent Houthi leader.
UN chief urges immediate ceasefire in Israel-Palestine conflict
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Antonio Guterres appealed to all sides to put down their arms.
Crypto carnage abates as Bitcoin bounces back to $42,000
After a brutal selloff, crypto markets are showing signs of recovery with Bitcoin and Ether clawing back some losses.
Dutch court orders Ghosn to repay $6M salary to Nissan
A Dutch court rejected the fugitive former auto chief's wrongful dismissal claim against Nissan-Mitsubishi.
Oxford University college to keep statue of colonialist Rhodes
Oriel College had voted in favour of removing the statue but cited 'regulatory and financial challenges' for its u-turn.
Sanders introduces legislation to block US arms sale to Israel
Some legislators have sought to block the $735m deal to increase pressure on Israel amid Gaza bombardment.
Biden, Moon to talk China, chip crunch at White House summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the second foreign leader to visit the White House since Joe Biden took office.
Norway wealth fund excludes firms linked to West Bank settlements
World's biggest wealth fund is dropping firms due to 'unacceptable risk' they contribute to human rights violations.
Thousands of Syrian refugees and expats vote early in Lebanon
Supporters of President al-Assad, expected to win another 7-year term, rush to embassy compound near Beirut to vote.
‘Authorities don’t treat Roma like ordinary citizens’
Police violence towards the Roma has risen in the pandemic, according to rights groups, witnesses and legal experts.