Tanzanian President John Magufuli dies at 61
VP Samia Suluhu Hassan announces death of president after weeks of uncertainty over his health and whereabouts.
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US asks for life in prison for brother of Honduran president
The US government wants Tony Hernandez to return $138.5m in 'blood money' and pay an additional $10m fine.
PM Mark Rutte’s party wins most seats in Dutch vote: Exit poll
Rutte's conservative party projected to win the most seats, putting him first in line to form a new ruling coalition.
Lebanon’s Aoun tells PM-designate Hariri to form government or go
President asks PM-designate either to step down or form government as soon as possible to tackle economic woes.
The Fed boosts its forecast for US economic growth this year
The Fed upgraded its forecast for US economic growth this year to 6.5 percent - a sharp rise from its December forecast.
Kenyan court upholds ban on female genital mutilation
Kenya’s high court refused to allow female circumcision for consenting adults.
Sudanese military firm agrees to give up civilian business
Finance ministry hails move it says will allow the public to benefit at a time of severe economic crisis.
Top Turkish prosecutor files case to close pro-Kurdish HDP
Legislator Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu also convicted over a 2016 social media post the courts deemed 'terrorist propaganda'.
Biden says ‘tough’ to meet May 1 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
President disparages agreement struck by former President Trump with Taliban as 'not very solidly negotiated'.
Two Chauvin jurors dropped after record $27m Floyd settlement
Record settlement causes jurors to reconsider their impartiality in trial of officer accused of killing George Floyd.
What is the future of the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Several EU countries have suspended use of COVID-19 vaccine developed by drugmaker AstraZeneca and University of Oxford.
Venezuelan officials knew of deal Citgo 6 were jailed for: Report
Three ministers knew about the proposed deal for Citgo to borrow up to $4bn, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Ukraine says Iran report ‘cynical’ bid to hide plane crash cause
Criticism comes after Iran aviation body said crash was result of error by operator who mistook jet as hostile target.
Eyeing US crude, India plans to buy less oil from Middle East
India's state-run refiners plan to cut back on Saudi oil and buy more from the US, refinery officials said.
Egyptian activist sentenced to 18 months for ‘fake news’
Sanaa Seif, arrested in June last year, denied accusations she 'broadcast fake news and rumours' about health crisis.
Alberta politicians slam ‘vicious’ Netflix cartoon for kids
Right-wing premier Jason Kenney says Bigfoot Family, a cartoon with talking animals, defames the oil and gas industry.
Disney to reopen California parks a year after COVID closed them
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, which closed on March 14, 2020, are among the last to reopen.
Biden administration faces pressure on immigration amid influx
Republicans say President Joe Biden's new policies on the US-Mexico border are encouraging more migrants to come.
Syria launches COVID vaccine drive as Israel questions swirl
Many in Syria say it is an open secret the vaccine is Russia’s Sputnik V that had been bought by Israel.
Tunisian president in Libya for talks with new unity government
President Kais Saied becomes first head of state to visit Libya after interim administration took power in Tripoli.