Biden faces calls to reverse Houthi ‘terrorist’ group designation
US lawmakers slam the Houthi designation as 'a death sentence' for Yemenis and urge Joe Biden to overturn it.
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In Pictures: Hondurans show resilience, solidarity after storms
More than four million people in Honduras were affected by tropical storms that triggered mass floods and landslides.
WHO: Won’t achieve ‘herd immunity in 2021’ despite vaccines
WHO stresses need for measures like physical distancing, hand washing and mask wearing to rein in the pandemic.
Parler sues Amazon for yanking account following US Capitol siege
Parler, a social networking site favoured by Trump supporters, accused Amazon of making politically motivated decisions.
Pakistan plans direct-pay system to make economy more inclusive
Only a fraction of transactions in Pakistan are on the books, but a new cash transfer programme aims to change that.
First lady ‘disappointed’ by Trump supporters’ Capitol riot
Melania Trump says she is 'disappointed and disheartened' by the deadly riot at the Capitol last week.
A ‘bad sign’: World leaders and officials blast Twitter Trump ban
Allies and critics of the US president slam Twitter's move to ban him from its platform, citing freedom of speech.
Outgoing President Trump to label Cuba state sponsor of ‘terror’
Trump's move days before he leaves office will make it harder for President-elect Biden to reset relations with Cuba.
Zimbabwe journalist says will not seek bail but ‘fight’ charges
Held for third time in six months, Hopewell Chin'ono says he will challenge the state to withdraw charges against him.
Will Joe Biden close Guantanamo Bay?
US president-elect once promised to shut down the camp and now he is under pressure to deliver.
‘We’ll act with urgency’: Pelosi says House will impeach Trump
The US House Speaker says she will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Trump unless he is removed from office.
India says PLA soldier caught in Ladakh handed back to China
China had called for a swift return of its soldier who had gone missing along the border last week.
Policeman killed, dozens injured in southern Iraq clashes
Deadly violence erupts in southern Nasiriya city amid protests that began over the arrest of activists.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres eyes a second term
Top diplomat was awaiting the outcome of the US election before deciding on a second term at the world body.
US Army investigating officer who led group to Washington, DC rally
Commanders at Fort Bragg are reviewing Captain Emily Rainey’s involvement in last week's events at the Capitol.
India prepares for COVID vaccine roll-out from Saturday
World's second most populous nation hopes to inoculate 300 million people - equal almost to the US population - by July.
Loan apps remain on India Google store despite violations, deaths
Officials are investigating dozens of lending apps following the suicides of at least two borrowers in the past month.
250,000 small UK firms seen closing without more financial aid
At least 250,000 small British firms could close as government emergency aid package falls short, industry group warns.
China says WHO expert panel on COVID will arrive on Jan 14
Team will investigate the origins of the coronavirus, which first emerged in Wuhan late in 2019.
Some HSBC shareholders urge bank to cut fossil-fuel lending
The bank's shareholders will vote at its annual general meeting in April for it to set Paris-aligned commitments.