Libya demands mercenary pullout; Syrian militia on its way
Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush calls for 'immediate' departure of all foreign fighters from Libya.
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Advocates call on US to use vaccine patent to boost global access
A government patent on tech used in mRNA COVID vaccines could be tool to boost production, academics and activists say.
India’s massive coal mines auction sends mixed climate signals
The world's third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases will put 67 coal mines up for auction at once.
What Joe Biden said in his first presidential press conference
The US president takes questions from reporters on issues including migration, China, COVID vaccines and voting rights.
NFT ‘self-portrait’ by Sophia the Robot sells for nearly $700,000
'I'm so excited about people's response to new technologies like robotics,' Sophia told Reuters news agency.
US weekly jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,00 from 781,000 the week before.
Turkey raises Uighur issue with China as hundreds protest
About 1,000 gather in Istanbul to denounce China's treatment of Uighurs during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit.
Colorado shooting suspect makes first court appearance
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa will be held without bail, his lawyer asks for a mental health assessment.
In Pictures: 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence
Greece celebrates the bicentenary of the War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire.
From Texas to Kosovo: Rape survivor returns as part of new gov’t
Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, who was abused by Serb policemen as a teenager, is demanding justice from her parliament seat.
Half of Israelis fully vaccinated as Palestinians lag
While half of Israelis have received second vaccine dose, vaccine rollout in occupied Palestinian areas is much slower.
Big Tech chiefs face fresh grilling over misinformation
Twitter, Google and Facebook CEOs will be questioned by US lawmakers over misinformation spreading on platforms.
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine 76% effective in new US trial analysis
New analysis from vaccine developer uses latest data and follows rebuke from US health officials.
UN confirms report on Saudi threat against Khashoggi investigator
Saudi official reportedly made the threat against Agnes Callamard during a meeting with UN officials in Geneva.
Explainer: What the UNHRC resolution means for Sri Lanka
Rights groups say human rights resolution vital in seeking justice for war crime victims and a 'huge blow' for Colombo.
North Korea carries out suspected ballistic missile launch
S Korea, Japan and US confirm Thursday launch with Japanese saying at least two banned ballistic missiles were fired.
Rachel Levine is first US Senate-confirmed transgender official
Dr Levine's confirmation as assistant US secretary of health is hailed by LGBTQ rights groups as 'historic' victory.
Yellen spars with GOP senator on IMF help for poor countries
Senator John Kennedy said the extra cash influx would direct money from US taxpayers to China, Russia and Venezuela.
States sue to undo Biden pause on US oil and gas lease sales
The 13 Republican-leaning states seek a court order ending the moratorium that President Biden imposed in January.
Virginia becomes first state in US south to abolish death penalty
Advocates hope the move will lead to an end to capital punishment elsewhere in the south, where most executions occur.