In Pictures: Russia and France bury their dead 200 years later
Officials gathered to rebury the remains of 126 people who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat.
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Peru’s foreign minister resigns over COVID vaccine scandal
Elizabeth Astete steps down amid a growing scandal over politicians receiving jabs well before the general public.
Asian shares at record highs on global vaccine hopes
Successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by large US fiscal stimulus.
Myanmar military tries ‘divide and rule’ in bid to cement power
Ethnic minorities say they feel betrayed by politicians who have taken jobs with military's State Administration Council
S Korea eases COVID curbs for businesses, plans vaccine roll-out
Authorities push back curfews for restaurants and cafes, allows bars and clubs to open but keep limits on gatherings.
After its worst shrinkage, Singapore sees 2021 economic rebound
With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as 'uneven'.
Biden promises to re-engage the US with the world in upcoming G7 meet
In his first event with other G7 leaders, Biden will discuss COVID-19, China and the global economy, White House says.
‘Down with the dictatorship’: Protests continue in Haiti
Protesters denounce international support for President Jovenel Moise amid dispute over when his term ends.
Japan’s economy performed better than expected in last quarter
But the recovery is slowing and economists expect Japan's economy to shrink again this quarter due to the pandemic.
Syrian air defences ‘intercept Israeli aggression’ over Damascus
Syrian army says Israeli military jets flew over the Golan Heights to hit targets on the edge of Damascus.
Myanmar protests resume, internet restored as military circles
Armoured vehicles on streets of Yangon as people continue protests for restoration of civilian government.
New Zealand outbreak involves UK variant of virus: Ardern
Origin of the cases, involving the same family, is still being traced as Auckland begins three-day lockdown.
Annual march honours missing, murdered Indigenous women in Canada
On 30th anniversary of Vancouver march, advocates call for action to stem violence against Indigenous women and girls.
UN calls for ‘transparency’ in Ecuador vote recount
The country's top electoral body said on Friday it plans to conduct a partial recount of last week's presidential vote.
Biden calls for ‘commonsense’ gun laws on Parkland anniversary
US president says gun law reforms should include mandatory background checks and ban on assault weapons.
Catalan separatists projected to win majority in regional polls
Survey shows Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya party will win 36-38 seats; centre-right Junts per Catalunya at 30-33.
Kosovo opposition party set to win parliamentary vote: Exit poll
Vetevendosje forecast to win 41.8 percent of the vote while the governing LDK party projected to finish third.
In Pictures: Russians show Valentine’s Day support for Navalny
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was detained after his arrival in Moscow from Germany, where he was treated for poisoning.
Small protests mark 10th anniversary of Bahrain uprising
Number of demonstrators was limited compared with previous years due to heavy police presence and COVID restrictions.
Myanmar: Fear of crackdown as military deploys tanks, shots fired
Army urged to refrain from violence after opening fire on anti-coup protesters amid reports of an internet shutdown.