Global COVID-19 infections up for first time in 7 weeks, WHO says
Cases are rising due to relaxing of health measures, circulation of variants and 'people letting down their guard'.
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Ghosn escape: Two wanted Americans handed to Japanese authorities
Father-son duo hoped Biden administration would block extradition, but US authorities handed them over.
Trauma, anger as Tigrayans recount Eritrea troops’ ‘grave crimes’
Survivors and witnesses accuse forces from neighbouring country of committing abuses in Ethiopia's embattled region.
In Colombian port town, LGBTQ community faces increasing threats
Attacks against the LGBTQ community have caused many to flee as a new wave of armed conflict violence frightens locals.
Amid spread of variants, US COVID-19 cases back on the rise
As some states roll back pandemic shutdowns, US health officials worry about losing ground against the virus.
After the storm: Texas power coop files for bankruptcy
Brazos said that Chapter 11 will protect Texans it serves from massive electric bills accrued during February's freeze.
US manufacturing hits three-year high as new orders surge
Shift in US consumer spending towards home improvement and other projects is benefitting manufacturers.
Egyptian activists in US say families facing ramped up pressure
Rights advocates and lawmakers are urging US President Joe Biden to pressure Egypt to improve its rights record.
Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns amid sex scandal
In a rare move, Mohadi resigned on Monday following local media reports he had engaged in improper conduct.
US investigates engine fires in 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the probe after receiving 11 fire complaints in RAV4 models.
Lopez Obrador to virtually meet Biden, ask for vaccine ‘loan’
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is expected to ask Biden to share US vaccination supply with Mexico.
Trump cements grip on GOP, even as some backers look forward
The former US president reentered the political fray Sunday, but not all of his supporters want to see him run again.
Ghana, Ivory Coast receive world’s first free COVAX jabs
Ghana's president became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from COVAX.
UN rights experts urge international probe of Navalny poisoning
Agnes Callamard and Irene Khan say Kremlin critic's poisoning was meant to send a 'sinister warning' to quash dissent.
Warren and fellow progressives propose ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax
The proposed act would levy a two percent annual tax on households and trusts valued between $50m and $1bn.
‘Sticky bombs’ in Kashmir set off alarm bells among Indian forces
Small, magnetic bombs that have wreaked havoc in Afghanistan seized during raids in recent months in disputed region.
US envoy to visit Kabul, Doha as Taliban calls for troops pullout
Zalmay Khalilzad's mission comes a year after US and Taliban signed an accord aimed at ending Washington's longest war.
Modi takes homegrown COVID jab as India expands vaccination drive
Indian PM urges every eligible person to get vaccine in an effort to rid the country of the new coronavirus.
Argentine titanosaur may be oldest yet: study
The 20-metre lizard, discovered in Argentina in 2014, roamed what is now Patagonia some 140 million years ago.
Crowds gather for Hong Kong activists in court for ‘subversion’
Charges relate to primaries, which were designed to pick best candidates for legislative polls, which were then delayed.