Failure to contain COVID jeopardises Latin America recovery: IMF
The region's 4.1% forecasted growth for 2021 is dependent on effective vaccine roll-outs and recovery of the US economy.
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Palestinian factions begin talks on elections in Cairo
The two-day talks between Fatah and Hamas will focus on issues related to legislative and presidential elections.
Australia says China has formally arrested TV anchor for spying
Cheng Lei, who has been held for nearly six months, is accused of 'illegally supplying state secrets overseas'.
Myanmar protests continue amid calls for a general strike
Third day of protests in Myanmar as activists urge workers to join general strike and 'tear down military dictatorship'.
Indian firm bets on local manufacturing, stock soars 824 percent
With an early bet on manufacturing in India, Sunil Vachani's Dixon Technologies is now valued at $2.5bn.
UK academics investigated over China-linked research: Report
The Times reports the scholars may have unwittingly helped China build weapons of mass destruction.
China to build the world’s biggest dam on sacred Tibetan river
The dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is part of China's 'green' initiatives but there are concerns about its effect.
Palestinians launch postcodes in assertion of sovereignty
International mail sent to or from the occupied West Bank currently has to pass through Jordan or Israel.
South Africa suspends Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine roll-out
Move comes after trial data shows jab offered limited protection against mild-moderate disease caused by new variant.
US won’t lift Iran sanctions until nuclear deal compliance: Biden
US and Iran remain at an impasse over which country will make the first move in returning to the 2015 deal.
US ending aid to Saudi-led forces in Yemen, but questions persist
Joe Biden's announcement is a pivot in US foreign policy, but experts say what exact support will be cut is unclear.
UN envoy for Yemen in Iran for talks on long-running conflict
Martin Griffiths' trip is part of diplomatic efforts to support a negotiated political solution to Yemen's war.
What’s driving the COVID lockdown protests?
Financial hardship and uncertainty over the COVID pandemic fuelling anti-lockdown demonstrations, experts say.
Haiti president alleges attempted coup amid dispute over term
Opposition leaders and rights groups say Haitian President Jovenel Moise's mandate expires on Sunday.
UN, Ethiopia strike a deal over aid workers’ access to Tigray
World Food Programme says it will 'scale up' operations in embattled region after reaching deal with Addis Ababa.
Security agents killed in central Somalia roadside bomb attack
Police say Abdirashid Abdunur, intelligence chief for Dhusamareeb town, was killed in the blast claimed by al-Shabab.
New Ebola case detected in eastern DRC
Announcement by health ministry comes nearly three months after the DRC declared an end to its 11th Ebola outbreak.
Honduras hardened its abortion ban. These women remain undeterred
Honduran Congress put a lock on decades-old ban on abortion weeks after Argentina legalised it in landmark decision.
Polls close in Ecuador’s tight presidential election
Leftist economist Andres Arauz and conservative Guillermo Lasso the clear frontrunners among 16 presidential candidates.
In Pictures: Defiance as thousands rally in Myanmar
People pour onto the streets across Myanmar for a second day to protest last week's military coup.