Yemeni men appeal US drone attack case to highest German court
The appeal again seeks to hold Germany accountable for US drone attacks launched involving airbases on its soil.
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Bargain hunters stem brutal rout in Turkish stocks
Bargain hunters swooped in on Tuesday to pull Turkish stocks back from their worst two-day drop in 20 years.
More than 190 US firms urge Congress to pass paid family leave
Memo signed by nearly 200 US companies urges Congress to pass a federal paid family and medical leave policy.
‘I don’t feel safe’: Asians in the UK reflect on a year of hatred
A year since the UK went into its first lockdown, anti-Asian hatred is still on the rise.
Polish writer charged for calling Trump-allied president ‘moron’
Jakub Zulczyk charged with insulting Andrzej Duda over his comments on Biden and the US election outcome.
Environmental activist Carlos Cerros killed in Honduras
Cerros, a representative of the Indigenous Lenca people, shot dead in the street near the city of San Antonio.
Hit with Western sanctions, China, Russia push for UN summit
Beijing and Moscow, accused of human rights abuses, accuse US and Europe of interfering in their domestic affairs.
Bangladesh probes deadly fire at Rohingya camp, 400 missing
Officials investigate cause of massive fire - the worst since 2017 - that killed 15 and displaced tens of thousands.
US officials question AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial results
The data was meant to pave the way for the shot's approval in the US, but officials say it may include 'outdated' info.
Pakistan marks 81 years since independence resolution
1940 resolution called for all Indian states where Muslims were in majority to be grouped into an 'independent state'.
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sells for $2.9m
The tweet was sold as a non-fungible token, unique digital assets that are growing rapidly in popularity.
Chinese search giant Baidu’s shares stage muted Hong Kong debut
Baidu is the latest US-listed Chinese firm to seek a Hong Kong listing as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.
Sex acts filmed in Australia’s parliament rock Morrison’s gov’t
News outlets say male staff set up a Facebook group to share images and video of sex acts performed in Parliament.
Fleeing Myanmar: ‘We defied orders to kill anti-coup protesters’
Raising a three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance, Myanmar police officers recount escape to India after the coup.
Israel votes in fourth election in two years
During Israel's 72-year history, no single party list of candidates has been able to form a governing majority.
Timeline: Major US mass shootings in the past decade
A list of major mass shootings in the United States in recent history.
US city of Evanston to pay reparation to Black residents
Evanston votes in favour of payments to Black residents as a form of reparations for housing discrimination.
Thousands of Rohingya homes burn as fire sweeps Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of shanties gutted, leaving thousands homeless, as devastating fire races through the sprawling camps.
More evacuations amid ‘catastrophic’ floods in eastern Australia
Authorities extend flood and severe weather warnings to more areas, send helicopters to rescue stranded people.
New Zealand gov’t tackles property speculators with new rules
The move comes as surging property prices keep homes out of reach of first-time buyers and people on lower incomes.