Brazil Supreme Court rules judge who convicted Lula was ‘biased’
Decision is latest victory for former Brazilian president, who had his corruption convictions annulled this month.
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Law expanding access to medical aid in dying divides Canadians
Canada's system will extend to people whose death is not 'reasonably foreseeable', prompting fears among some advocates.
Brazil sets new COVID deaths record as health minister sworn in
Marcelo Queiroga is fourth health minister in hard-hit South American nation since start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mexican and US officials discuss ‘root causes’ of migration
The US is struggling to house and process an increasing number of migrants arriving at its southern border with Mexico.
Sudan’s cabinet backs UAE mediation in disputes with Ethiopia
Tensions between the two neighbours have escalated over the al-Fashaqa farmlands and the GERD.
Niger observes three days of national mourning after carnage
Flags fly at half-staff as country reels from latest attacks that killed 137 people in the southwest.
Fed to create committee to respond to climate change risks
US central bank will invest in research and modelling to get a handle on how climate events can threaten the economy.
Prince Harry joins San Francisco-based mental-health startup
Harry is joining BetterUp.com, a startup that provides development coaching and mental-health counseling.
Upbeat on US economy, Yellen and Powell say more must be done
Both US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday warned that the economy needs help.
Chauvin trial: Jury set, arguments to begin on March 29
Fifteen jurors are chosen for trial of former policeman Derek Chauvin charged in the killing of George Floyd.
EU refuses to approve Frontex’s budget over human rights concerns
European Parliament voted by 22-3 to postpone signing off the border agency's budget until concerns get addressed.
Libya’s eastern administration hands power to interim government
The new UN-backed interim government headed by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah is meant to steer Libya towards elections.
What we know about the victims of the Colorado shooting
The 10 victims of the mass shooting at a Boulder supermarket are being mourned as authorities continue investigating.
Top Saudi official issued death threat against UN investigator
Senior official threatened to have Agnes Callamard ‘taken care of’ in meeting with UN colleagues, the Guardian reports.
Congo Republic’s Denis Sassou Nguesso re-elected with 88% of vote
Provisional results announced on state television show that 77-year-old incumbent president will extend 36-year rule.
California attempts to revive a bill that ‘microstamps’ handguns
New legislation would expand the law to include weapons used by law enforcement, which are currently exempt.
Anti-Asian racism reaches ‘crisis point’ in Canada, advocates say
Asian-Canadian community leaders demand action to stem rise in hate incidents and racism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US authorities name 10 victims, suspect in Colorado shooting
US President Joe Biden calls for gun regulation after the latest US mass shooting.
Children 25% of civilian casualties in Yemen: Relief agency
More than 2,300 children were killed between 2018 and 2020, Save the Children says in a new report.
EU member states summon Chinese envoys over sanctions spat
Belgium, Denmark, France and Germany call in Chinese ambassadors to voice anger over measures rolled out by Beijing.