Nigeria: President Buhari names new anti-corruption chief
Appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa comes after his predecessor was fired over allegations of fraud.
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Taliban ‘open letter’ urges US to honour Doha agreement
Letter published a day before a meeting between NATO ministers to discuss troops' presence in Afghanistan.
In wake of riots, Dutch court orders gov’t to lift COVID curfew
Court sides with anti-lockdown group, prompting PM to launch appeal and advise citizens to respect measure.
Millions without power as deep freeze continues across US
More than four million people have no power while freezing temperatures remain. Thawing is not expected until Friday.
Robinhood’s CEO to face US lawmakers demanding answers
Vlad Tenev will testify at a congressional hearing on Thursday about January's epic rally in stocks such as GameStop.
Christie’s to auction off purely digital artwork for first time
Online bidding for 'Everydays - The First 5000 Days' by Beeple will start at $100 later this month, Christie's said.
Catalonia election: What do the results mean?
While separatist parties increased their majority, the far-right Vox party will enter parliament for the first time.
India joins Iran-Russia joint navy drill; China also to take part
Exercises include shooting at sea and air targets and liberating hijacked ships, as well as anti-piracy operations.
In Montenegro, a street was almost named after Ratko Mladic
Proposal was ultimately dropped, but observers say the move is a sign of how Serb Chetniks continue to be glorified.
CAR ‘militia leaders’ plead not guilty to war crimes at ICC trial
Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom accused of leading militias in widespread attacks on Muslims.
Bitcoin tops $50,000 for the first time ever in dizzying rally
The world's largest cryptocurrency vaulted to over $50,000 early Tuesday morning in New York.
Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict and the battle to control information
Warnings about press freedom deterioration as independent reporters endure harassment, denied access to embattled region.
COVID crisis underscores need for ‘fundamental’ US housing reform
It will take more than stimulus aid and moratoriums to solve a housing crisis that hits Americans of colour hardest.
Texas freeze leaves millions in northern Mexico without power
Mexico’s government-owned utility says operations were stunted as the winter storm in Texas froze natural gas pipelines.
New York should have released care home death data faster: Cuomo
New York governor is under fire for his administration's handling of data on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
US Congress to set up commission to investigate Capitol attack
Independent commission will 'get to the truth' about January 6 mob attack, says Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Canada, US and allies denounce ‘immoral’ arbitrary detentions
Canada, the US and 56 other countries endorse declaration denouncing political detention of foreign nationals.
Mexico begins vaccinating elderly against COVID-19
Most of the effort is concentrated in rural communities, but hundreds also rolled up their sleeves in Mexico City.
Electric Jaguar: UK automaker to ditch combustion engines by 2025
The move was welcomed by United Kingdom Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as 'a huge step for British car manufacturing'.
Erbil rocket attack kills contractor, wounds others
Civilian contractor killed and six others injured, including US service member, says spokesman for US-led coalition.