Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies after WFP convoy attacked
Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio, a policeman and their driver killed after a UN convoy was attacked in eastern DRC.
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EU considers sanctions on Russia, Myanmar
At a key meeting, EU foreign ministers are also expected to discuss efforts to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
US: South African COVID strain found in New York state resident
Governor Andrew Cuomo announces the discovery of the new variant as he urges people to stay vigilant.
Indian state imposes curbs after resurgence of COVID-19 cases
New restrictions, including nighttime curfews, imposed in Maharashtra as other states also report a rise in cases.
Nigeria: Kidnappers free 53 people seized on bus
Women, children among those released, but dozens of others taken in a separate incident are still missing.
Top India court halt’s tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s retail deal: Report
The verdict is a win for Amazon which says Future Group's sale to Ambani's Reliance Industries violates its contract.
Qatar Petroleum to supply 1.25m tonnes of LNG to Bangladesh
QP signs deal to supply 1.25 million tonnes of LNG annually to Vitol customers in Bangladesh.
Saudi women can join military in latest widening of rights
The kingdom said in 2019 it would allow women to leave the country without permission from a male relative.
UN chief tells Myanmar military: ‘Stop the repression’
Guterres demands Myanmar military free prisoners and end violence, as he opens a four-week summit on human rights.
UK speeds up vaccine roll-out with lockdown easing in sight
Over 17.5 million people, a third of UK adults, have had at least one vaccine dose since inoculations began in December.
IAEA, Iran agree temporary deal for inspections with less access
Nuclear watchdog says Iran will begin offering inspectors 'less access' but still allow it to monitor atomic programme.
Argentina’s president decries ‘unforgivable’ vaccine scandal
Country's health minister resigned late on Friday after reports he helped people jump queue to receive coronavirus jabs.
Israel shuts Mediterranean shore after oil spill devastates coast
Activists reported globs of black tar on Israel's coast last week after a heavy storm, wreaking havoc on local wildlife.
Texas disaster ‘foreseeable and preventable’, Houston mayor says
Texas state hearings will be held this week into the deadly winter storm that cut millions off from power and water.
Seven election officials killed in landmine blast as Niger votes
Incident comes amid presidential election runoff between frontrunner Mohamed Bazoum and ex-President Mahamane Ousmane.
Libya’s powerful interior minister survives assassination attempt
Fathi Bashagha was returning from a meeting outside Tripoli when his convoy came under fire by unidentified gunmen.
Two explosions in Afghanistan kill at least three: Officials
At least two people, including a child, killed in Kabul blast and one person killed by explosion in Helmand province.
Thousands flee homes as storm Dujuan hits southern Philippines
Tropical storm Dujuan was packing maximum winds of up to 65km/h as it moved northwest over the southern Philippines.
Sudan devalues currency in effort to access debt relief
Move meets key demand by foreign lenders to help Sudan's transitional authorities overhaul battered economy.
After deaths, WHO urges Tanzania to share COVID data, take action
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Dodoma to take measures against the pandemic and to prepare for vaccinations.