Myanmar’s military stages coup d’etat: Live news
In a series of morning raids, the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency.
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Vietnam plans to accelerate growth and boost high tech industries
Communist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment.
Nigerian farmers hail Shell ruling, but future remains uncertain
A Dutch court has ordered the energy company’s Nigerian subsidiary to pay farmers compensation over oil spills.
MSF suspends work in San Salvador area after ambulance attacked
Medical aid organisation says ambulance was 'attacked by an armed group' east of El Salvador's capital early on Sunday.
UK: Centenarian fundraiser Captain Tom hospitalised with COVID
Tom Moore raised more than $41m for the health service by walking laps of his garden during last year's lockdown.
At least 13 killed in car bombs, shooting in Syria’s north
Shooting in northeastern city of Hassakeh kills one; two car bombings in Aleppo claim lives of 12.
First batch of coronavirus vaccines due to arrive in South Africa
The first one million shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate healthcare workers.
Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu
At least three people were killed says security source, after a vehicle loaded with explosives crashed into hotel gate.
Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief
Ten Senate Republicans propose a smaller aid bill as Joe Biden suggests moving ahead without bipartisan support.
In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests
Protesters in parts of Europe denounce restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio
In unverified recording attributed to Debretsion Gebremichael, TPLF leader issues fresh call to arms against gov't.
AstraZeneca pledges EU 9 million extra doses of COVID vaccine
Increase announced by EU Commission president to bring first-quarter shots to 40m.
Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks
Tehran finds itself in a delicate position in talks to stop violence in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon
Israel says the killed Palestinian attempted to attack soldiers at a West Bank junction south of Bethlehem.
In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies
Russians protest in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny across the country on Sunday.
Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports
Defence team reportedly quits over strategy after the former US president insisted he was the victim of election fraud.
WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected
Experts say Huanan market still plays a role in tracing the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone
Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy.
In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction
After almost three months of closure because of COVID-19, zoo faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy.
US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles
Dozens of people promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories and demand the end of COVID-19 lockdowns.