US says Capitol mob meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials
US Justice Department brought more than 80 criminal cases in connection with violent riots at US Capitol on January 6.
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Months after historic trial, Golden Dawn leaders evade justice
Two prominent members of Greece's neo-fascist Golden Dawn party remain at large, three months after celebrated verdict.
With Brexit complete, fervour for Scottish independence grows
Centuries of union between Scotland and England are straining amid the UK's exit from the EU and the COVID pandemic.
Wikipedia turns 20, aims to reach the next billion users
The online encyclopedia, which was started in 2001, is currently the seventh-most popular website in the world.
India’s protesting farmers, government hold ninth round of talks
Farmers meanwhile have threatened to march to New Delhi on January 26 when India celebrates its Republic Day.
Australia: Fake tag claim offers pigeon a death row reprieve
The pigeon, which was declared a biosecurity risk, may get a lifeline after a US bird body said its leg band was fake.
US Capitol rioters included trained ex-military, police: AP
At least 21 current and ex-members of the army and law enforcement identified as being at or near the Capitol riot.
Uganda’s Wine claims poll win despite early lead for Museveni
Preliminary results show lead for the incumbent president but the opposition leader dubs the tally as a ‘joke’.
Pakistan fires 12 police officers for not protecting Hindu temple
Regional government in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also suspends 33 other police officers for a year as punishment.
Kashmir forest dwellers hope long-delayed law will stop evictions
Nomads look for protection under law coming into effect in the region 14 years after it was enacted elsewhere in India.
Dozens killed in suspected rebel attack in eastern DR Congo
At least 46 civilians killed by suspected ADF fighters in Irumu territory, according to regional official.
After Brexit, UK seeks worker-rights reforms, setting up EU clash
UK reportedly wants to scrap 48-hour limit on length of working week but says it will not lower protections.
In last China swipe, Trump hits officials, firms with US bans
China oil giant CNOOC, phone maker Xiaomi, other firms and officials punished for military links, South China Sea moves.
Native Americans try to block US move to give land to Rio Tinto
Native American group says US does not own land sought by mining giant for lucrative copper deposits.
Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot
Blake, a Black man who was shot by police officer, says he was prepared to surrender once he put his knife in the car.
Man holding Confederate flag during US Captiol riot arrested
Kevin Seefried , one of more than 70 arrested related to the riot, is accused of violent entry to the US Capitol.
Report: Management of Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy failed
The report found that leadership failed to manage the rules and the fallout of a policy that separated 3,000 families.
Cheat sheet: MIT professor charged with hiding work for China
Gang Chen did not disclose his connections to China as is required on federal grant applications, US authorities said.
Judge not inclined to force Amazon to put Parler back online soon
Judge signals a more measured approach to considering whether to force Amazon to restore web-hosting for Parler.
US-China trade war cost up to 245,000 jobs: Study
Gradually scaling back tariffs by China and the US could create an additional 145,000 jobs by 2025, study finds.