Mexico’s revised COVID death toll is much higher than before
New data showed that more than 321,000 Mexicans have died from COVID, a 60 percent increase from the previous count.
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Egypt’s Sisi warns Ethiopia dam risks ‘unimaginable instability’
Dam construction on the Blue Nile close to Ethiopia's border with Sudan has heightened regional tensions.
Crowded US border facility in Texas opened to reporters
More than 4,000 migrants, including children and families, are being housed at a US facility on the Mexican border.
UN raises $6.4bn for Syrians as humanitarian needs soar
Some 24 million people need basic aid in Syria and the surrounding region, a rise of four million over the past year.
Fourteen countries raise concern over WHO report on COVID origin
Group including US, Japan and UK say study was delayed and scientists lacked full access to data,
Mexico detains soldier who shot dead Guatemalan migrant
Elvin Mazariegos was shot dead on Monday on a checkpoint erected by the Mexican army to stop migrants from going north.
US labour officials check ballots in Amazon workers’ union vote
Vote tallying may not start until later this week after both Amazon and the union check the eligibility of the ballots.
IMF chief predicts faster global recovery, warns fight isn’t over
The United States' $1.9 trillion rescue package and rising vaccinations were primary reasons for the forecast upgrade.
Pakistan PM Khan replies to Indian counterpart Modi’s letter
Letter from Imran Khan says Pakistan desires 'peaceful' relations with all neighbours including India.
Asian American woman attacked in New York City, suspect sought
Reports are rising of hostility, violence against Asian Americans as Biden, Congress seek to counter bias and hate.
SpaceX’s fourth test of its Starship rocket ends in mishap
'At least the crater is in the right place!' SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted after Tuesday's test flight.
‘Fatah to the bone’: Who is Palestinian official Nasser al-Qudwa?
The dismissal of Nasser al-Qudwa highlights political divisions within the Palestinian party Fatah in upcoming elections
‘Bums’: Chauvin defence questions witness’s anti-cop comments
Defence questions training, anti-cop comments of mixed martial artist who witnessed George Floyd's death.
Brazil replacing military chiefs after Bolsonaro cabinet shake-up
Move comes after President Jair Bolsonaro made six cabinet changes amid mounting pressure over COVID crisis.
Derek Chauvin trial Day 2: What to expect
Chauvin faces charges of murder and manslaughter for the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.
Slovak PM steps down over Sputnik V vaccine deal scandal
Igor Matovic resigns as political crisis triggered by controversial purchase of Russian-made jab reaches climax.
‘Afraid of return’: Palestinians fearful of life in Yarmouk camp
Some 160,000 Palestinians were forced to flee Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus throughout the 10-year-long war.
In Pictures: Mozambique town deserted after ISIL attack
Deadly assault on Palma is the biggest escalation in violence that has wreaked havoc across northern Mozambique.
Back in court: Trump’s appeal in defamation case dismissed
Trump argues he is protected by the US Constitution, but New York court says that's moot, as he is no longer president.
Investigation under way into Suez Canal blockage
Experts seek to investigate what caused the Ever Given's grounding, which shook the global shipping industry.