7 killed as Nigerian military aircraft crashes near Abuja airport
Air force says King Air 350 crashed after reporting engine failure, killing everyone on board.
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US sanctions inflicted $1 trillion damage on Iran’s economy: FM
After the US lifts sanctions and rejoins the JCPOA, Iran will expect some form of compensation, FM Zarif says.
A ‘war zone’: Witnesses describe violence at Myanmar protests
Security forces in Mandalay are using increasingly violent and lethal methods to snuff out anti-coup protests.
Arauz and Lasso advance to Ecuador’s presidential runoff
Socialist Andres Arauz and conservative Guillermo Lasso will compete in the second round of the polls in April.
Israel starts reopening as nearly half of population receive jabs
Shops are open to all but leisure centres limited to those inoculated or immune showing a 'Green Pass' app.
Iran: Results suggest primary COVID vaccine 90-percent effective
Iran says its first locally manufactured vaccine has exhibited better-than-expected results in preliminary testing.
United plane suffers engine failure, scatters debris over Denver
The plane with more than 230 on board landed safely at Denver International Airport after the right engine failed.
US: Ex-policeman implicates NYPD, FBI in Malcolm X murder
Letter written by former undercover NYPD policeman alleges his department and the FBI covered up details of the killing.
Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences
Turkish president seeks improvement in ties between the two NATO allies that have been strained over a host of issues.
Global backlash grows after Myanmar forces kill two protesters
UN condemns deadly violence as Singapore warns of 'adverse consequences' and Facebook deletes military's main page.
Australia begins COVID-19 vaccinations with Pfizer/BioNTech jab
Up to four million Australians are expected to receive a COVID-19 vaccine voluntarily by March.
Inspiring cultures: Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury dubbed into Noongar
After inspiring a Noongar family, the movie has been dubbed into an Australian Aboriginal language for the first time.
Peaceful Barcelona rally for jailed rapper devolves into clashes
Several thousand took to the streets in Barcelona and elsewhere to protest against the arrest of rapper Pablo Hasel.
Rockets hit Iraq military airbase hosting US contractors
One person wounded as several rockets strike Iraq's Balad airbase where a US defence company has its headquarters.
Biden to hold virtual meeting with Trudeau next week
US president's first meeting with a foreign head of government since taking office will be with Canada's Justin Trudeau.
Alarm as Myanmar ships reach Malaysia to pick up detainees
US and UN call on Malaysia to halt the deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals saying it could put their lives at risk.
Argentina health minister resigns over COVID vaccine scandal
Resignation comes after reports of people using connections to jump the queue and receive COVID-19 jabs.
UN: Tigray malnutrition ‘very critical’, response woefully poor
Rise in acute malnutrition reported in Ethiopian region as insecurity, bureaucracy and armed actors hamper aid efforts.
In extreme Texas cold, Green New Deal turns into hot potato
Democrats blame climate change for the historic freeze, but Republicans say clean energy worsened the crisis.
Myanmar police kill 2 in bloodiest day of anti-coup protests
Several anti-coup protesters also seriously wounded as security forces crack down on demonstrators in Mandalay.