Venezuela’s new stations offer fuel, liquor to those who can pay
Maduro has been handing over dozens of gas stations to local entrepreneurs who run them under a chain known as Via.
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Algerian president sets June 12 for early legislative elections
Vote is part of political reforms promised by President Tebboune after mass protests against former leader Bouteflika.
Slovakia health minister resigns over Russian vaccine controversy
Krajci’s resignation was requested after coalition partners disagreed with his decision to acquire Sputnik V.
Gaming platform Roblox’s stock gains after Cathie Wood buys in
Thursday's gains build on the gaming platform's almost 55 percent rise on its stock market debut a day earlier.
Dozens of NY lawmakers seek Cuomo’s resignation amid allegations
New York City Mayor de Blasio also called for Governor Cuomo to step down following allegation that he 'groped' aide.
US gov’t to Fox News: Military is diverse, not ‘more feminine’
Pentagon officials condemn remarks by Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticising appointments of two female generals.
Outspoken father of missing activist killed in Iraq’s south
Aboud was vocal in his search for his son Ali Jasb, a lawyer who disappeared at the height of anti-government protests.
India may block China’s Huawei over security fears: Officials
New Delhi cannot prioritise economic gains if an investment poses national security risks, an official told Reuters.
Ethiopia’s Amhara rejects charge of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Tigray
Amhara spokesperson dismisses top US diplomat's accusations of its troops' involvement in atrocities in Tigray.
Syria: Oil refinery attacks raise fears of ‘grave escalation’
About 200 oil trucks caught fire in missile attacks and it took 20 hours to bring blazes under control.
Third-degree murder charge reinstated in George Floyd murder case
Former Minnesota policeman Derek Chauvin will now face three sets of charges in the death of Floyd.
Warren Buffett joins $100bn club, highlighting K-shaped recovery
The world's 500 richest people saw their wealth rise by a collective $1.8 trillion last year.
Australia to subsidise airfares as part of $928m tourism boost
The measure is part of a package of measures which also includes cheap loans to tour firms and aid for large airlines.
Investors turn up heat on HSBC to phase out fossil fuel funding
Banking giant commits to ending support for coal by 2040 as shareholders push HSBC to align itself with climate goals.
China risks COVID ‘immunity gap’ amid slow vaccine uptake
A year after a pandemic was declared, China has so few cases of the disease that people see little need for vaccination.
Japan honours victims of 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Japan observes a minute's silence at 14.46 local time, the moment the magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck ten years ago.
Hong Kong activist ‘welcome to campaign’ in exile in Australia
HK activist Ted Hui's move from UK to Australia angers Beijing, which warned of more damage in ties with Canberra.
Myanmar’s military on ‘killing spree’ against protesters: Amnesty
New report finds evidence the military is using battlefield weapons and conflict-hardened troops against protesters.
‘Justice for Diego’: Argentines demand answers in Maradona death
An expert panel in Argentina is investigating whether medical negligence contributed to football icon's death last year.
Devastated communities, an unseen fear: Japan’s 2011 tsunami
It's 10 years since a 4-storey high tsunami crashed into Japan's northeastern coast. Steve Chao reported from the area.