India reports another record daily rise in COVID infections
India reports 217,353 cases over the last 24 hours - the eighth record daily increase in nine days.
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Veteran Hong Kong democracy politicians in court for sentencing
Group faces as many as five years in prison over 'illegal assembly' charges stemming from protests in August 2019.
Lula clear to take on Bolsonaro as Brazil court upholds ruling
The next presidential election is set for October 2022 and the devastating toll of COVID-19 is likely to be a key issue.
Canada-US asylum seeker agreement upheld by court
Appeals court sides with the Canadian government, which is defending the agreement to turn back asylum seekers.
Reparations for US slave descendants gains momentum
Congress is considering a commission to study impact of slavery and racism and to recommend potential compensation.
Chicago releases video of officer shooting 13-year-old Latino boy
Video shows Adam Toledo raise his hands before officer fires one shot; police say a gun was recovered from the scene.
Dow breaks past 34,000, S&P 500 hits week’s second record high
It was the second time this week the S&P 500 registered a new best close and the Dow surpassed its previous closing.
US Capitol Police needs ‘cultural change’ after riot: Watchdog
Inspector general tells Congress police department was ill-prepared for insurrection, needs sweeping overhaul.
Tesla’s Los Angeles and Maryland tunnels run into red tape
Both US projects are currently mired in a regulatory no-man’s land of environmental review and have yet to break ground.
Egyptian architects win Mosul mosque competition
The 12th-century mosque, famous for its leaning minaret, was damaged in 2017 fighting between ISIL, US and Iraqi forces.
Rare white tiger born at Cuba’s Havana zoo
The tiger is one of four born on March 12 - white tigers are a genetic variation of orange Bengal tigers.
Equal pay bill poised to pass US House, faces long road in Senate
The bill would make it easier for Americans to sue employers over pay discrimination.
Officer who shot Daunte Wright makes first court appearance
Former police officer faces manslaughter charge for apparently mistaking her gun for a Taser and shooting Wright.
US progressives target Trump’s Supreme Court legacy
A proposal to add 4 justices does not have the support of top Democrats; Republicans call it 'court packing'.
No proof of Eritrean troops’ Tigray exit, crisis worsening: UN
Top official warns conflict 'not over', says 'vast majority' of Ethiopian region is fully or partially inaccessible.
COVID booster jabs may be needed within a year: US official
Biden's chief science officer says 'vulnerable' will be first to get boosters as studies on jab protections continue.
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference
The Greek foreign minister used his opening remarks to rattle off a series of longstanding complaints about Turkey.
France’s parliament passes security bill increasing police powers
Parliament votes for bill despite criticisms from activists who say it threatens efforts to denounce police abuse.
Global officials urge rich countries to donate COVID jabs now
New Zealand pledges COVID-19 jabs as officials call for $2bn this year for the COVAX vaccine-sharing initiative.
Amazon’s Bezos: ‘we need to do a better job for our employees’
In letter to shareholders, Bezos he said takes no comfort in Alabama warehouse workers voting against union push.