US jobless claims unexpectedly rise as COVID recovery continues
New claims for state unemployment benefits in the US rose by 61,000 for the week ending March 27.
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Violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis takes high civilian toll
Experts warn of backsliding to 'fragile state' status as civilians targeted in conflict between separatists and gov't.
Made in the USA: Manufacturing expands at fastest pace since 1983
Measures of new orders, production and hiring all jumped, and more firms reported optimistic outlooks about the future.
Ramadan fasting safe in COVID-19 pandemic: UK study
Researchers who studied data from 2020 say practices in Muslim holy month did not have negative effect on COVID deaths.
UK police officer found guilty of belonging to neo-Nazi group
Benjamin Hannam, 22, is believed to be the first serving British officer convicted of a 'terrorism' offence.
US, Philippines discuss Chinese ‘swarming’ in South China Sea
Manila says Chinese 'maritime militia' vessels now scattered across a wider area within its exclusive economic zone.
Veteran Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted over peaceful rally
'Father of democracy' Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai are among the seven found guilty over 2019 protest.
Many of Lebanon’s children ‘may never get back to school’
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 1.2 million children in Lebanon have been out of school.
‘Even dissent is controlled’: How Hong Kong’s world has changed
China's new election system in Hong Kong has wiped out years of struggle for more democratic freedoms.
Myanmar facing ‘bloodbath’, UN envoy tells Security Council
Christine Schraner Burgener warns closed-door briefing of civil war, urges 'significant' action to avert 'catastrophe'.
Australia lifts Brisbane lockdown as COVID cases dwindle
Queensland Premier says wearing of masks in public still required and some social distancing measures remain.
Indonesia on edge ahead of Easter after church bombing
World's most populous Muslim country on alert for attacks after Makassar cathedral, police headquarters targeted.
Millions of J&J COVID vaccines ruined due to human error: NYT
About 15 million Johnson & Johnson doses ruined due to a mix-up at a plant in Maryland, the New York Times reports.
Brazil names new armed forces commanders amid political tensions
Changes come after President Jair Bolsonaro, under pressure over COVID crisis, ordered a sweeping cabinet reshuffle.
North Macedonia beat Germany to end World Cup qualifying run
Germany lose a World Cup qualifying game for the first time in 20 years, falling 2-1 to North Macedonia.
Turkey’s withdrawal from women violence treaty goes to court
Pullout sparked criticism among the opposition, rights groups, and even ruling party supporters.
Unequal, slow vaccinations could derail global trade rebound: WTO
Okonjo-Iweala warns that the opportunity to bounce back may be 'squandered' if poorer countries lack access to vaccines.
COVID surge in Americas could be ‘even larger’ than in 2020: PAHO
Coronavirus cases are mounting in several countries, prompting warning from Pan American Health Organization chief.
France announces three-week school closure, domestic travel ban
France ordered into third national lockdown; schools close for three weeks and domestic flights banned for one month.
US reaffirms Trump-era ruling that Hong Kong lacks autonomy
Biden administration continues tough policy of Trump administration towards China on former British colony.