China to conduct South China Sea military exercises
Drills to take place the same week that China complained about a US aircraft carrier group sailing through the waters.
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UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis
Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, 'flaunting the symbols and tropes' of the Nazis.
New Zealand may approve first COVID vaccine next week
Gov't under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine.
Janet Yellen confirmed as US Treasury secretary
Yellen, among the first of Biden's picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy.
Thousands march in Australia for Indigenous recognition
Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country's Indigenous people.
US confirms first case of Brazil COVID-19 variant
News comes as President Joe Biden reinstates travel bans for most non-US citizens from several countries.
Netherlands rocked by third night of rioting over COVID curfew
Police say at least 150 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country.
Brazil’s top court OKs probe into handling of COVID-19 in Manaus
Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil's Amazonas state.
US House delivers Trump impeachment article to Senate
Move formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection' related to Capitol riot.
US allows transactions with Houthis as ‘terrorist’ label reviewed
Aid groups warn the Trump administration's designation of Yemeni rebels could trigger famine in the war-torn country.
US police have killed 135 unarmed Black people since 2015: NPR
A review of thousands of documents found officers with 'troubled pasts' are hired and rarely face prison time.
Canada protesters renew push to end arms exports to Saudi Arabia
UN group of experts recently accused Canada of 'perpetuating the conflict' in Yemen by selling weapons to Riyadh.
Central African Republic gov’t says forces killed 44 rebels
Government says army and 'allied forces' launched offensive in Boyali village, about 90km from the capital, Bangui.
GameStop’s volatile rally smashes Wall St price targets
The video game retailer's stock surged as much as 145 percent to $159.18 Monday, triggering at least nine trading halts.
11th hour: Trump admin eased sanctions on mining magnate Gertler
Gertler was granted a licence to resume all transactions and activities otherwise prohibited by sanctions against him.
Italian PM Conte to resign on Tuesday ‘to seek new mandate’
Media reports describe move as a bid by embattled leader to build a new coalition government after weeks of turmoil.
Biden reverses Trump’s ban on transgender people in US military
New US president issues an order reversing a Pentagon rule that had barred transgender people from military service.
Sri Lanka’s cremation of COVID dead a ‘human rights violation’
UN's human rights experts says gov't policy a violation of human rights and could 'foment existing prejudices'.
Republican opposition to Trump impeachment trial grows
More Republican Senators say they oppose the trial, to begin next month, but Mitt Romney says he supports proceedings.
Egyptian police arrest cartoonist on 10th anniversary of uprising
Calls for immediate release of Ashraf Hamdi, who was taken from his home after posting video tribute to 2011 uprising.