Hong Kong court grants bail to more activists in subversion case
The three activists are among 47 people accused of conspiracy to subvert Hong Kong's government.
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China factory, retail data surge from deep year-ago plunge
China brought COVID under control before other large economies, allowing it to rebound quicker than global competitors.
Blinken to UN’s Yemen envoy: No military solution to the conflict
The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Iran-allied Houthi group overthrew the government.
Voting starts in three-day Dutch election dominated by COVID-19
Incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte's VVD party is widely expected to take the most votes, securing him a fourth term.
Afghan officials reverse ban on girls singing after outcry
Schoolgirl choirs are a regular feature of official Afghan events, and the ban prompted a backlash on social media.
Middle East sees biggest import of arms in last 5 years: Report
US remains world’s largest arms supplier; Middle East countries imported 25 percent more weapons compared with 2011-16.
Unthinkable? EU considers Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Countries in the bloc, where rollouts have been sluggish, consider adding the Russia-made vaccine to boost supplies.
Myanmar court delays Suu Kyi’s hearing as more protesters killed
Move comes as security forces open fire on protesters again, a day after killing at least 44 in a bloody crackdown.
Pakistan increases COVID restrictions amid a third wave
Countrywide cases rise by 22,018 in last 10 days, a 68-percent increase from preceding 10 days, official data shows.
Iran tells UN it was not behind attacks on US interests in Iraq
Several rockets hit a military base in Erbil, northern Iraq last month, killing a foreign civilian contractor.
Syria marks 10 years since uprising began
Since the 2011 uprising turned into war, more than half a million people have been killed and millions displaced.
India records this year’s worst single-day spike in COVID cases
Highest daily rise in 85 days as Maharashtra state imposes partial lockdowns and restrictions amid a rise in cases.
Merkel’s party suffers losses in two German states: Exit polls
Chancellor Merkel’s party heads for defeat months before a national vote on who will replace her.
Martial law declared in Yangon suburbs as more protesters killed
Over 15 anti-coup protesters reported killed in one of bloodiest crackdowns by Myanmar army since demonstrations began.
Fauci hopes Trump will encourage supporters to get COVID jabs
US infectious disease expert's comments come as recent polls show high percentage of Republicans wary of vaccination.
Police break up anti-lockdown protest ahead of Dutch elections
Police use water cannon and batons to disperse anti-lockdown protesters from a field in The Hague.
Kosovo opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem
Move comes after Israel recognised Kosovo's independence and means there are 3 countries with embassies in Jerusalem.
CAR holds second round of legislative polls in shadow of violence
Polls include runoff votes in 49 districts and first-round voting in 69 districts where violence stopped December vote.
Syria’s Asma al-Assad faces police investigation in the UK
Law firm brings case alleging the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad incited and encouraged 'terrorist' acts.
‘A can of worms’: Experts weigh in on the vaccine passport debate
There is no consensus on how coronavirus vaccine passports should be used but many countries are exploring the idea.