South Africa: Probe finds $17m hole in COVID funds
Investigation revealed 'flagrant and wanton disregard' of the law and 'insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment'.
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Trump impeachment trial is about the future, not a conviction
An acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.
Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans
US President Joe Biden says Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations.
Montenegro overturns coup verdict for two Russians, 11 others
Appeals court says 2019 verdict was marred by violations of criminal law and new trial should be held.
In Pictures: Rallies across Asia in support for Myanmar protests
People take to the streets of New Delhi, Seoul and Jakarta in support of anti-coup protesters rallying in Myanmar.
Russia expels diplomats as tensions rise over Navalny protests
Moscow declares envoys from Sweden, Germany and Poland 'persona non grata' over alleged involvement in protests.
UN-led Libya forum selects new interim government
A new transitional prime minister and three-member presidency council will govern Libya until the December election.
Ecuador to vote amid economic crisis and widespread discontent
Economy and handling of COVID-19 pandemic figure largely on minds of voters ahead of February 7 presidential polls.
US annual trade deficit largest since 2008 financial crisis
The goods-and-services trade gap widened to $678.7bn in 2020 from $576.9bn in 2019, the US Department of Commerce said.
In risky move, Ukraine’s president bans pro-Russian media
Zelenskyy accuses the channels of spreading Kremlin-funded 'propaganda', drawing support in the US but ire in the EU.
US Democrats push forward on COVID relief with budget vote
Vice President Kamala Harris casts first tie-breaker vote to pass measure, moving forward without Republican support.
Pakistan PM: We would give Kashmiris ‘right to independence’
PM Khan said he is willing to allow Kashmiris full right to self-determination even if they vote to stay with Pakistan.
Families affected by Trump ‘Muslim ban’ say process still stalled
Despite Joe Biden’s reversal of the divisive policy, families say they have little clarity on status of applications.
US economy adds adds 49,000 jobs in January
The United States unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent in January.
AU summit: What are the key issues?
Pan-African body to hold its annual heads of states summit virtually due to coronavirus precautions.
Germany hails Biden’s move to halt Trump-ordered troop cuts
Trump planned to pull out about 9,500 of the roughly 34,500 US troops stationed in Germany.
Lockdown bambino bust: 9 months on, Italy births fall 22 percent
Demographics experts have been predicting a baby bust across Europe for 2021.
Stimulus cheques, Reddit frenzy and an extremely tiny chameleon
We round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.
WHO ‘concerned’ COVID vaccines will not work on new variants
'The virus still has the upper hand on the human being,' says European chief of global health agency.
UN warns situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray now ‘extremely alarming’
UN says most of the troubled region remains 'inaccessible' for aid workers amid growing hunger due to ongoing fighting.