‘Grandstanding’: US, China trade rebukes in testy talks
Depth of divide between two global giants publicly exposed as talks get under way in snowy Anchorage.
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Divided US House passes bill helping ‘Dreamer’ immigrants
The future of the Democrats' bill offering protection to undocumented children is uncertain, at best, in the US Senate.
US Senate confirms Biden’s health and CIA chiefs
Two Biden cabinet nominees tasked with COVID-19 pandemic and national security challenges win key Senate approvals.
Casey Goodson Jr shot six times by Ohio cop: Coroner’s report
Criminal investigation into Goodson's death continues as coroner report sheds new light on controversial shooting.
Lebanon: Anger mounts over economic crisis as politicians dawdle
Pharmacies shutting and petrol stations rationing scarce fuel supplies as the country plunges deeper into collapse.
‘Takes one to know one’: Putin mocks Biden over ‘killer’ remark
Moscow-Washington ties deteriorate over allegations Russia meddled in the US election and as Navalny remains jailed.
Armenia: Embattled prime minister announces snap elections
Pashinyan has been under pressure to quit since November, when he signed a Russia-brokered deal to end the Karabakh war.
Sexual consent app proposal sparks criticism in Australia
The proposal by a top police officer to use a phone app to record sexual consent has caused an uproar.
The Atlanta murders of Asian American women: What we know so far
Six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent, prompting fears the killings were racially motivated.
Biden administration crafting plan to reset US-Palestinian ties
Biden has promised to restart hundreds of millions of dollars in economic and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.
‘Benefits outweigh risk’: WHO says keep using AstraZeneca vaccine
UN health agency seeks to reassure countries as fears over possible serious side effects simmer.
Love them or hate them, the Kardashians changed business forever
As they enter their final TV season, the Kardashians remain marketing geniuses who changed the way people watch and buy.
From poaching to avocados, Kenya’s elephants face new threat
Opponents of an avocado farm in Kenya say it obstructs free movement of elephants and clashes with traditional land use.
Turkey rejects international condemnation over HDP closure case
Foreign ministry slams 'intervention' in response to EU and US criticism over the move to close down pro-Kurdish HDP.
UAE suspends Abu Dhabi summit over Netanyahu’s electioneering
The move comes after Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince 'outraged' at Netanyahu using his name during Israeli election campaign.
Yemeni gov’t ‘categorically rejects’ Houthi claims over blockade
Yemen's embassy in Washington also accuses Houthis of diverting critical oil funds to support their war effort.
Blinken urges China to convince N Korea to give up nuclear arms
US's top diplomat says Washington is considering both pressure and diplomatic options for dealing with North Korea.
Moscow-Washington ties in ‘crisis’: Russia recalls US envoy
Russia summons ambassador for talks in Moscow after President Biden called his counterpart in the Kremlin a 'killer'.
UK plans to get tough on directors of fraudulent or failing firms
Among the proposals is the separation of audit and consultancy functions at the four largest auditing firms.
Offensive by Yemen’s Houthis threatens IDP camps in Marib
Push by rebels for oil-rich Marib threatens to displace at least 385,000 people, according to the UN migration agency.