Myanmar death toll edges up to 550 as online crackdown tightens
Several deaths reported on Saturday as country marks one week since the deadliest day of anti-government protests.
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North Korea’s tactical nuclear weapons expand deterrence, risk
Experts say sanctions relief would get North Korea’s attention to return to talks as the country faces economic decline.
‘Weaponised’ COVID restrictions stifle Hong Kong’s freedom
Residents and critics say new health regulations are encroaching on rights enshrined in the city's constitution.
Taiwan seeks arrest warrant for suspect in deadly train crash
Taiwan's worst rail accident in seven decades occurred after an express train hit a truck that had slid down the track.
US lifts Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor, court official
ICC is investigating alleged war crimes by the US in Afghanistan and by Israel in the Palestinian territories.
Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security
Sensitivities high amid heightened security following deadly January 6 Capitol attack by Trump supporters.
MLB moves All-Star Game in response to voting restrictions
Georgia last week strengthened ID requirements for absentee ballots and shortened early voting periods for runoffs.
CAR militia leader Sidiki Abass dies from injuries: Armed group
The leader of the 3R armed group died on March 25 at a health centre in Kambakota, his group said in a statement.
Biden offers Ukraine’s Zelenskyy support amid Russia tensions
The phone call comes as Western nations and NATO express concern over Russian troop movements near the Donbass region.
Migration surged at US-Mexico border in March, data shows
Authorities caught more than 171,000 migrants trying to enter the US last month, the most in at least 15 years.
Biden says his infrastructure plan would create 19 million jobs
Biden’s $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan aims to update the United States' physical and technological infrastructure.
Senior officer at Chauvin trial: Knee on neck is ‘deadly’ force
In the trial of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, the police's homicide division head offers harsh testimony.
Police officer, suspect dead after security breach at US Capitol
Suspect rammed car into two Capitol Police officers, was shot when he 'lunged' towards police.
Namibian president caught in new fishing corruption allegations
A new investigation details how President Hage Geingob allegedly instructed associates to embezzle millions of dollars.
Double the deliveries: Tesla’s first-quarter sales surge
Strong sales are a sign that demand for Tesla's relatively pricey electric vehicles remains high despite the pandemic.
World Bank urges Lebanon to ‘help itself so we can help it’
'I don’t see any glimmer of hope,' the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa vice president has told Bloomberg.
Beyond Bitcoin: Ether breaks past $2,000 as crypto gains widen
The world's second-largest cryptocurrency gained as much as 2.3% on Friday, having surged 170% this year alone.
Vaccinated Americans can travel freely within the US: CDC
The new guidance says those who have been vaccinated can travel without getting tested or going into quarantine.
Four peacekeepers killed in northern Mali attack: UN
Several other soldiers wounded in attack on MINUSMA's base in Aguelhok, peacekeeping mission says.
Venezuelan offensive sends thousands of civilians into Colombia
The military faces human rights abuse accusations, including extrajudicial killings, beatings and arbitrary detentions.