UN seeks $10bn for Syria as COVID adds to refugee suffering
UN says a record number of Syrians are facing hunger, malnutrition and disease 10 years after civil war began.
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China approves overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
Sweeping changes are the most far-reaching since the territory was returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Myanmar: Five protesters explain why they will not give up
More than 500 have died, but protesters say they must continue fight to avoid a return to Myanmar's dark past.
Bolsonaro, under pressure over COVID crisis, reshuffles cabinet
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing widespread criticism as coronavirus deaths and infections surge.
US official warns of ‘impending doom’ amid rise in COVID cases
US is averaging 63,000 new daily infections as of Monday, as coronavirus vaccine distribution continues.
The Suez Canal Boat Is Free But People Want It To Be Put Back
Could vaccinating an entire resort town revive Zimbabwe tourism?
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is estimated to have lost $1bn in potential revenue last year due to coronavirus pandemic.
US stocks hover near record highs as bank losses temper gains
Financial stocks fell amid worries about how much pain banks will take following soured trades by a major US hedge fund.
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government
French foreign minister tells Lebanese leaders months of political deadlock is worsening Lebanon's economic crisis.
Blinken at UN calls for opening of border crossings for Syria aid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pleads for more access for UN aid to population of strife-torn Syria
Canada pausing use of AstraZeneca vaccine for those below 55
Health officials cite 'substantial uncertainty' around rare blood clots and say a risk assessment is under way.
UN monitors backtrack on Yemen money-laundering accusations
Yemen's central bank says operations it carried out were transparent and compliant with international banking rules.
Brazilians thrown back into poverty as COVID aid dries up
A nearly $60bn burst of basic income assistance softened the economic blow of the pandemic, but it expired months ago.
Boeing asks US court to throw out shareholders’ 737 MAX lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the board did not develop any tools to evaluate and monitor safety until after two fatal crashes.
California top court strikes blow against cash bail
Unanimous decision hailed by progressives as a victory for economic and racial justice in US.
Thanks, Granny: France eyes incentive for elders who pass cash on
Raising limits on what grandparents can pass on to their grandchildren tax-free could prove controversial, however.
Virgin Galactic eyes expansion despite launch delay
Richard Branson’s space tourism firm is developing a new passenger spacecraft - and plans to set up more spaceports.
French company convicted of manslaughter over deadly diet pill
Servier hit with $3.1m fine over the sale of Mediator, a weight-loss drug linked to hundreds of deaths.
Mozambique: Thousands flee besieged Palma by boats
International aid agency sources say between 6,000 and 10,000 people are waiting to be evacuated to safety.
Here’s what to expect as Chauvin’s murder trial begins
'Unambiguous' events around Floyd's death make for a challenging defence, but trial's outcome is still up in the air.