Fire kills 3 in market near Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
Second deadly blaze at a Rohingya camp in less than two weeks kills at least three, Bangladesh officials say.
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Venezuela: Two soldiers killed by land mine near Colombia border
The explosion also left nine members of Venezuela's military injured, the defence ministry says.
US: We we will work in ‘lockstep’ with Japan, S Korea on N Korea
US State Department says approach to North Korea will have to be done in concert with close allies.
Mother tried to save 9-year-old boy in California mass shooting
Police say the boy may have died in his mother's arms; the shooter is hospitalised and apparently knew the victims.
‘I thought he was dead’: Paramedic says of George Floyd
Floyd's girlfriend and paramedics who tried to revive him testify in murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
How will Europe deal with suspected Russian spies?
Moscow said Italy's expulsion of two Russian officials suspected of spying should not affect its relations with Rome.
Iran, world powers to discuss US return to nuclear deal
The EU-led virtual meeting will attempt to engage Iran and the US to resume compliance with the JCPOA nuclear deal.
Joy, agony as boat brings Mozambique attack survivors to safety
A week after Palma attack, there were scenes of happiness and desperation at Pemba port as 1,200 people arrived by boat.
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘muscle-flexing’ as tensions rise
Kremlin spokesman plays down military build-up, says Russia taking measures to ensure the security of its own borders.
‘Catastrophic’: Africa CDC issues warning over India shot delays
Continent unlikely to meet vaccination targets if AstraZeneca supply delays from Serum Institute of India continue.
Trump must pay for ‘haphazard’ voting lawsuit: Wisconsin governor
Wisconsin's govenor said Trump and his lawyers should pay $145,000 for squandering taxpayer resources with the suit.
OPEC+ agrees to up production with an eye towards summer rebound
OPEC+ agreed to add more than two million barrels a day to global oil supplies from May to July.
Biden convenes first meeting with Cabinet, the most diverse ever
Coming amid COVID-19 pandemic, full Cabinet meeting marks a key benchmark in launch of the new Biden administration.
Bangladesh sees record high daily coronavirus cases amid surge
Government announces series of new restrictions to stem the spread of the virus, including a ban on some air travellers.
Fast & furious: Will Biden’s $174BN accelerate a global EV boom?
Funds will go to installing charging stations as well as tax credits for consumers to buy American-made electric cars.
Pakistan defers India trade restarting decision over Kashmir
'Consensus' move came after top economic decision-making body gave go-ahead for imports of cotton and sugar from India.
Some migrants are being released into US without paperwork
The United States is seeing an uptick in the number of migrants making their way to the US-Mexico border.
Tanzanian doctors pin hopes on new president for COVID turnaround
All eyes on Samia Suluhu Hassan, successor of late President John Magufuli who long downplayed severity of COVID-19.
Pfizer data suggests COVID-19 shot protects against SA variant
Citing updated trial data, Pfizer and BioNTech also say their vaccine is 91 percent effective at preventing COVID-19.
Firm at heart of J&J vaccine woes has history of safety citations
Emergent BioSolutions has been cited for issues like poorly trained employees, cracked vials and mould, the AP reported.