Denmark to create world’s first energy island in the North Sea
Wind power hub will store enough green energy to cover electricity needs of three million European households.
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Former cop indicted for murder in Andre Hill death
Grand jury indicts Adam McCoy, who faced numerous citizens' complaints before killing Hill in December.
In Pictures: How wildlife officers feed birds in freezing Kashmir
As disputed Himalayan region had two heavy snowfalls since December, rangers row out into icy wetland to feed birds.
Lebanese anti-Hezbollah activist found dead in his car
Lokman Slim, known for his opposition to the Shia movement, has been found dead in his car, officials say.
Tokyo Olympics chief Mori staying amid anger over sexist remark
Japanese ex-PM apologises for remarks on women as calls for resignation cast further shadow over delayed sporting event.
ICC to rule on Ugandan child soldier turned LRA commander
Dominic Ongwen is the first ICC case to involve an alleged perpetrator and victim of the same war crimes.
US ‘disturbed’ by reports of rape of Muslims in China camps
The US warns of serious consequences for atrocities committed against women in internment camps for ethnic Uighurs.
US urges India to hold ‘dialogue’ with protesting farmers
US State Department says peaceful protests and unhindered internet access are 'hallmark of any thriving democracy'.
Kuwait bans non-citizen entry for two weeks amid COVID spike
The move comes as Saudi Arabia also imposes new restrictions, including a 10-day suspension of events.
Erdogan compares Turkish student protesters to ‘terrorists’
Students at Istanbul's Bogazici University have protested against the appointment of a ruling party loyalist as rector.
Syria says it responded to ‘Israeli aggression’
Syrian state news agency says Israel carried out missile attack in Quneitra province but it intercepted most of them.
Indian celebrities back gov’t on protests amid global criticism
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government's stand on social media.
American Airlines warns 13,000 staff of furloughs amid COVID-19 pain
Carrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.
Biden, S Korea’s Moon pledge ‘comprehensive’ N Korea strategy
Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.
Chief of social media app Parler says board fired him
Parler, which has been removed from app stores and web-hosting services, had become a platform for far-right groups.
UK to test whether AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines interchangeable
UK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.
Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as pressure grows
Generals who seized power on Monday claim people using platforms to create 'instability' as UN says coup must fail.
Myanmar lodges objections in Rohingya genocide case
Filing, made two weeks before military staged a coup, is likely to delay proceedings by at least a year.
US House to rebuke QAnon Republican for online threats, racism
Democrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.
Ebay is latest online retail giant to report strong earnings
EBay said it ended the fourth quarter of 2020 with 185 million active buyers, an increase of 7 percent.