Over half of last week’s global COVID deaths in Americas: PAHO
COVID cases are mounting across the Americas with more than 37,000 people dead in the past week.
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Sudan: Death toll in days of Darfur violence rises to 87
Local doctors' committee says five days of fighting between Arab and Masalit tribesmen have also wounded 191 people.
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny loses sensation in hands: Lawyers
Russian opposition leader's health is deteriorating as he keeps up his hunger strike in prison, his lawyers say.
US to restore aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency cut by Trump
The Biden administration will restart more than $200m in aid to the Palestinians, including restoring funding to UNRWA.
‘Vaccine policy is economic policy,’ IMF chief stresses
Both the IMF managing director and World Bank president warned of growing global economic inequality on Wednesday.
What is behind the sharp drop in deaths in Burkina Faso’s war?
Decline raises many questions, especially since the number of violent incidents has remained the same.
Jordan’s King Abdullah says ‘sedition’ quashed
In first statement since political crisis, King Abdullah says Prince Hamzah is 'in his palace under my protection.'
Chauvin’s knee was never off Floyd’s neck: Expert
Expert witness describes Derek Chauvin's conduct as 'excessive force' as defence claims he was trained to do so.
Is Clubhouse boosting democracy in Iran?
Audio-chat app is being touted by some as a beacon of democracy and freedom of expression. It's not that simple.
Some transgender youth treatments banned in Arkansas
It is the first state in the US to outlaw certain types of treatments, drawing ire from rights groups and big business.
Gbagbo ‘free to return’ to Ivory Coast, says President Ouattara
Ex-president and his youth leader can return when they want, Ouattara says after ICC upholds their acquittal.
Boat, snowmobile, camel: Vaccine reaches world’s far corners
Around the world, it is taking extra effort and ingenuity to ensure the vaccine gets to remote locations.
AstraZeneca vaccine comes under further pressure in EU, UK
EMA says 'possible link' found between jab and blood clots, as UK offers young people alternative shots due to risk.
‘This boom could easily run into 2023’ says JPMorgan’s Dimon
In annual letter to shareholders, Dimon sees a sustained boom for the US economy but warns of profound inequalities.
Erdogan says Turkey ‘determined’ to cut interest rates
Erdogan says Turkey is committed to bringing inflation and interest rates down to single digits.
Left-wing party opposed to mining project wins Greenland vote
Inuit Ataqatigiit leader says mining complex at Kvanefjeld 'won't happen' after landmark election win.
Czech PM appoints fourth health minister since start of pandemic
The move opens the way for the possible use of Russian and Chinese vaccines in one of Europe's hardest-hit countries.
Does Biden’s American Jobs Plan go big enough on climate change?
While many environmentalists see big steps in the right direction, some say Biden's proposal isn't ambitious enough.
Turkey jails 22 former soldiers for life over 2016 coup attempt
Sentences handed down for occupying a state broadcaster and forcing anchors to read out a statement.
US: Navy medic shoots 2 sailors in Maryland, is killed on base
Authorities are looking for a motive in the attack, which left one sailor in critical, the other in serious condition.