Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns amid sex scandal
In a rare move, Mohadi resigned on Monday following local media reports he had engaged in improper conduct.
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US investigates engine fires in 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the probe after receiving 11 fire complaints in RAV4 models.
Lopez Obrador to virtually meet Biden, ask for vaccine ‘loan’
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is expected to ask Biden to share US vaccination supply with Mexico.
Trump cements grip on GOP, even as some backers look forward
The former US president reentered the political fray Sunday, but not all of his supporters want to see him run again.
Ghana, Ivory Coast receive world’s first free COVAX jabs
Ghana's president became the world’s first recipient of a coronavirus vaccine from COVAX.
UN rights experts urge international probe of Navalny poisoning
Agnes Callamard and Irene Khan say Kremlin critic's poisoning was meant to send a 'sinister warning' to quash dissent.
Warren and fellow progressives propose ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax
The proposed act would levy a two percent annual tax on households and trusts valued between $50m and $1bn.
‘Sticky bombs’ in Kashmir set off alarm bells among Indian forces
Small, magnetic bombs that have wreaked havoc in Afghanistan seized during raids in recent months in disputed region.
US envoy to visit Kabul, Doha as Taliban calls for troops pullout
Zalmay Khalilzad's mission comes a year after US and Taliban signed an accord aimed at ending Washington's longest war.
Modi takes homegrown COVID jab as India expands vaccination drive
Indian PM urges every eligible person to get vaccine in an effort to rid the country of the new coronavirus.
Argentine titanosaur may be oldest yet: study
The 20-metre lizard, discovered in Argentina in 2014, roamed what is now Patagonia some 140 million years ago.
Crowds gather for Hong Kong activists in court for ‘subversion’
Charges relate to primaries, which were designed to pick best candidates for legislative polls, which were then delayed.
‘Freedom, justice’: Why Hong Kong people are moving to the UK
China's security law a key reason that Hong Kong people are leaving the territory to start their lives anew elsewhere.
Syria says Israel attacked areas around southern Damascus
Israel targets Iran-backed strongholds in second attack in less than a month on outskirts of Syrian capital.
Trump says he won’t form new party, vows to unite Republicans
Former US president speaks at conservative conference dominated by his supporters amid Republican Party in-fighting.
Iran rules out talks with US, EU to discuss nuclear deal revival
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says time not right for talks given 'recent actions' of the US, European countries.
World condemns Myanmar crackdown as 18 peaceful protesters killed
Security forces open fire, use tear gas and make mass arrests as they seek to disperse anti-coup demonstrators.
NY governor asks for independent probe into harassment claims
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing calls to resign after two former aides accused him of sexual harassment.
Two Jordan ministers resign for partying in breach of COVID rules
Interior Minister Samir Mobeideen and Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni resign after violating COVID restrictions.
Fifteen people drown in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya
IOM says 95 people, including two children, rescued after rubber boat capsizes in central Mediterranean route.