EU set to sanction Myanmar military officials for coup
At least 11 Myanmar officials face sanctions for coup as UN official proposes cut in army's access to weapons, money.
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Biden condemns Atlanta shootings as anti-Asian hate crime
The US president links rise in attacks on Asians to fears stoked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Four Proud Boys leaders charged in relation to Capitol riot
Federal indictment presents new evidence of how federal officials believe group members planned January 6 riot.
Qatar’s landmark minimum wage comes into force
Employees of all nationalities and across all sectors will now be entitled to a minimum monthly wage of $275.
WHO renews support for AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
The UN health agency aligns with the EU regulator saying the benefits of the jab outweigh the risks.
From Basel to Beeple: How will the art world fare post-pandemic?
Fairs like Art Basel and small galleries have suffered as the business of buying and selling art has had to adapt fast.
US, China wrap up ‘candid’ first talks despite tense opening
Public spat before first high-level talks could be 'aimed at a domestic audience', US State Department says.
Syrian refugees’ plight in Lebanon 10 years after the uprising
Lebanon hosts the largest per capita population of Syrian refugees in the world, providing shelter to 1.7 million.
G7 agrees to back IMF reserve boost to help poorer nations
The UK said G7 has agreed to support a 'sizable' increase to Special Drawing Rights, an internal currency of the IMF.
Seizing the moment to revive an historically Black college
Ruth Simmons, one of US higher ed's most prominent Black leaders, landed an unsolicited $50m gift from MacKenzie Scott.
US presses Somalia to hold elections immediately
Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Somali leaders to hold 'transparent and inclusive elections'.
Powell: ‘We’ll emerge from this crisis stronger and better’
Fed chief pens a WSJ essay reassuring that the US central bank will do whatever it takes to support the recovery.
Biden stumbles climbing ‘windy’ steps to Air Force One
White House spokesperson says US president is ‘doing fine’ after ‘misstep’, and he did not require medical attention.
US halves social distancing recommendation for schools
Officials relaxed social distancing guidelines for schools, potentially paving the way for widespread reopenings.
Turkey asks Egyptian media to limit criticism: TV channel owner
Egypt opposition figure Ayman Nour says Turkish officials asked media outlets to limit critcism of President el-Sisi.
Palestinians protest Israeli police inaction amid crime wave
Palestinian citizens of Israel blame Israeli police for high level of intra-communal violence within their community.
Names of Atlanta shooting victims released, suspect charged
A new mother and an Army veteran were among the eight victims, seven of whom were women and six of Asian descent.
Taliban expect US withdrawal in May; vow to restore Islamic rule
Taliban stand firm on demand for an Islamic government in Afghanistan, without elaborating on what it would look like.
Judge refuses to delay Chauvin trial, jury selection nears end
Judge says delay would not stop publicity surrounding landmark case, only two jurors remain to be seated.
‘Unacceptable’: Erdogan slams Biden over ‘killer’ Putin comment
Joe Biden called the Russian president a 'killer', with Putin responding that 'it takes one to know one'.