US economy to rebound 4.6% in 2021, complicating stimulus talks
Congressional Budget Office hinges its forecast on laws passed by January 12 - not including Biden's executive actions.
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COVAX to send millions of AstraZeneca shots to Latin America
Pan American Health Organization says Americas region needs to immunise about 500 million people to control pandemic.
Silver rush: Dealers overwhelmed by demand for coins, bars
Dealers like Money Metals, SD Bullion, JM Bullion and Apmex saw unprecedented demand over the weekend.
Biden to discuss US Republicans’ $618bn COVID relief proposal
Republicans propose slimmer benefits, about a third of the $1.9 trillion that President Joe Biden is seeking.
Myanmar coup: What we know so far, in 500 words
A quick look at the coup against Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government.
Panic, anger and uncertainty in Yangon after Myanmar coup
Military takeover comes hours before parliament was due to convene for its first session since the NLD swept elections.
Iran ‘weeks away’ from enough nuclear material for bomb: Blinken
Secretary of State Blinken wants US return to the deal and more negotiations as Iran says the accord is non-negotiable.
Iraq: IDPs say they are being threatened to leave camp
Refugees at Jedaa Camp say they are being forced to evacuate as nearly 2,400 families stare down an uncertain future.
Croatia police ‘blocked’ MEPs investigating treatment of refugees
Italian politicians say armed police formed human barrier in attempt to refuse access to area on the border with Bosnia.
GameStop is so last week. Silver is the hot day trader target now
#silversqueeze trends on Twitter as silver becomes the latest bet to grip Reddit-fuelled day traders.
Jimmy Lai remains in jail as Hong Kong’s top court considers bail
Judges are considering whether tycoon should be allowed bail over security charges in precedent-setting decision.
Libya’s future hangs in the balance at UN-recognised leadership vote
The 75-member forum represents Libya's main regions, each to be represented on a three-member presidential council.
In Pictures: Myanmar military seizes power
Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi, 75, came to power after a 2015 election win that followed years of house arrest.
In annual budget, India vows to boost spending to revive economy
India to double healthcare spending, increase cap on foreign investment in insurance to boost the industry.
Gang close to Bangladesh PM extracts bribes for state contracts
Members of the Ahmed gang are being protected by their brother, General Aziz Ahmed, head of the Bangladesh army.
Pakistan receives first COVID vaccine shipment from China
China donated half a million doses of Sinopharm vaccine, says Pakistan's health minister.
Indian journalists accused of sedition for farmer protest reports
Cases filed against TV anchor Rajdeep Sardesai, Caravan editor Vinod Jose and others for reports and online posts.
US unions, environmentalists disagree about oil and gas pipelines
Once united in their support for Biden, his moves to wean US off fossil fuels lead to discord between the two sides.
Taliban attacks increased in Afghan capital, says US watchdog
SIGAR report says Taliban-initiated attacks targeted government officials, civil-society leaders and journalists.
Full text of Myanmar army statement on state of emergency
Myanmar's military cites 'terrible fraud' in last November's general election as a justification for seizing power.