Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites
Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be 'limited to Omanis only'.
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As COVID surges in Canada, workers ‘can’t afford to get sick’
COVID-19 surge in Canada's most populous province prompts growing calls for paid sick leave for essential workers.
Yemen’s warring sides resume prisoner exchange talks in Jordan
Houthi rebels, Saudi-backed gov't resume fresh UN-backed negotiations in Amman months after huge prisoner exchange.
Tunisian border traders, smugglers struggle to survive amid COVID
Strict coronavirus restrictions have hit vital border trade in southeast Tunisia hard, triggering an exodus to Europe.
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet
Sheikh Sabah had resigned after parliament backed a request to question him over his choice of cabinet members.
Portugal chooses president amid surge in coronavirus cases
Portuguese vote for their next leader as the country announced a record number of infections.
New Zealand detects first community COVID-19 case in two months
A 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe tested positive 10 days after completing two weeks in isolation.
Europe MPs express concern about human rights in Bahrain
More than a dozen European lawmakers issue letter to demand Gulf nation uphold commitment to human rights.
Western Sahara rebels attack Morocco’s Guerguerat border
Polisario Front launches four rockets in the direction of the Guerguerat buffer zone as tensions rise.
Pirates kill 1, kidnap 15 crew on Turkish ship off West Africa
Vessel was sailing from Lagos to Cape Town when it was attacked northwest of Sao Tome and Principe.
US support for Taiwan ‘rock-solid’ as China again sends warplanes
Washington pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan after China sends large number of warplanes into island's airspace.
In Pictures: Mass demonstrations engulf Russia
Russians demand the release of Alexey Navalny in unprecedented protests that stretched across the vast country.
China rescues 11 miners after 14 days trapped underground
One worker seriously injured in the initial explosion was confirmed dead after suffering head injuries.
Tunisia: Protests continue against police brutality, corruption
Tunisians march against police brutality, inequality, as government bans gatherings amid surge in COVID-19 cases.
Johnson, Biden discuss climate change, COVID-19
British PM 'looks forward to deepening alliance' with the US in first phone call with Biden since his inauguration.
Senate Republican warns Trump impeachment could set precedent
John Cornyn says 'former Democratic Presidents' could be impeached if Senate moves ahead with Donald Trump's trial.
Portugal to hold presidential election as COVID cases surge
People are only allowed to leave home for essential work or trips and to vote under Portugal's current lockdown.
Brazil begins roll-out of 2 million COVID vaccines amid protests
Thousands join rallies in several Brazilian cities against President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the deadly pandemic.
South African jazz ‘giant’ Jonas Gwangwa dies aged 83
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the tributes to the legendary musician who was nominated for an Oscar.
Macron says France will tighten laws on child sexual abuse
French leader says country needs to better protect children as victims share testimonies of abuse on social media.