US wary China’s new coast guard law could escalate sea disputes
Washington, DC says language in the law could be used to intimidate Beijing's neighbours in the region amid sea tension.
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Argentina health chief asked to resign over VIP vaccine scandal
Controversy surfaced after veteran journalist said he received a jab after speaking with the country's health minister.
Feds charge nine Oath Keepers with conspiring to storm US Capitol
Following Trump, the group planned a military-style attack that even contemplated staging an armed 'reaction' force.
Joe Biden urges Americans to ‘please … take the vaccine’
Amid delays in vaccinations due to bad weather, President Joe Biden tours Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine plant.
US calls on Taliban to end violence in Afghanistan
After NATO meeting, defence secretary says 'no decision' on troop withdrawal, calls for progress in peace talks
First batch of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico allowed into US
In a reversal of a Trump-era policy, more than 25,000 asylum seekers will be allowed to pursue their claims in the US.
US judge suspends South Carolina’s new abortion law
More than 75 women are scheduled to have abortions over the next 3 days, most of which would be banned under new law.
Biden set to declare major disaster in storm-hit Texas
Biden expedites governor's request as state deals with widespread water access issues and 180,000-plus without power.
Florida women dressed as ‘grannies’ fail in vaccination attempt
The women are accused of altering the birth years on their vaccination applications and were turned away.
Gabon: Two killed during protests against COVID restrictions
Curfew violators shot dead amid violent demonstrations in poor neighbourhoods against coronavirus restrictions.
Vaccine nationalism: Why hoarding COVID jabs may prolong pandemic
UN chief has criticised global distribution, noting that 10 countries have administered 75 percent of all vaccine doses.
US Capitol Police investigating 35 officers for roles in riot
Law enforcement and military are among more than 100 people charged by federal authorities in relation to January riot.
Biden tells Munich Security Conference ‘America is back’
Joe Biden says the US is 'determined to re-engage', in reversal of Donald Trump's isolationist foreign policy.
G7 leaders boost COVAX support, focus on COVID recovery
US President Joe Biden pledged $4bn in US aid to the COVAX fund to buy coronavirus vaccines for global distribution.
Fed pledges continued support for US economy amid pandemic woes
Monetary policy will continue to provide 'powerful support' to the economy, the central bank told Congress on Friday.
US bipartisan bill could empower news outlets to take on Big Tech
An antitrust bill would allow smaller news outlets to negotiate collectively with Facebook and Google, Reuters reports.
‘We can be sure innocents died’, US death row exonerations show
Death Penalty Information Center adds 11 exonerations, finds consistent misconduct and 'racial bias' in cases.
Despite COVID jab roll-out in South Africa, frustrations remain
The COVID pandemic has battered the economy and health system, leaving some South Africans worried about hard times.
Bitcoin surpasses $54,000, hits $1 trillion market cap
The world's top cryptocurrency has surged 60 percent this month alone, fuelled by mainstream investors like Tesla.
Algeria frees first activists after presidential pardons
Dozens are in prison over links with the Hirak movement or peaceful opposition political activity, says rights group.