Bitcoin soars past $35,000 to yet another record
World's largest cryptocurrency hits $35,842 before sliding back below $35,000.
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Julian Assange timeline: Computer programmer to cause celebre
Examining 10 years of the WikiLeaks founder's legal struggles.
Afghan Hazara’s journey to Pakistan for work meets brutal end
The killing of Hazaras highlights the plight of the ethnic minority who are forced to leave Afghanistan for work.
Germany to require women on large firms’ boards
German legislators move to even up executive boards after voluntary efforts to close the country's gender gap failed.
What to expect when US Congress meets to affirm Biden’s win
Republicans, goaded by Trump, promise to slow down the inevitable: Joe Biden's last official step to the presidency.
Gulf reconciliation agreement: What we know so far
Boycott against Qatar lifted, while Doha freezes lawsuits against quartet, sources familiar with the agreement say.
Turkey, UK safeguard $25bn worth of trade in post-Brexit deal
Erdogan describes the accord as 'the most important trade deal' since Ankara signed a customs union with the EU in 1995.
Pakistani top court orders rebuilding of destroyed Hindu temple
Many people have been arrested in connection with the destruction of the temple in remote northwestern town of Karak.
‘Purgatory of the Orient’: World reacts to Hong Kong mass arrests
Taiwan calls arrests 'shocking' as cabinet pick for US President-elect Joe Biden vows to stand with people of Hong Kong.
Stocks fall on expectations of Democratic wins in US senate races
Investors fear a Democratic clean sweep of Congress would allow Biden to raise taxes and toughen regulations.
In Pictures: Trump supporters gather near White House
Thousands of supporters of US President Donald Trump protest as Congress meets to confirm Joe Biden's election victory.
Democrats near Senate control after Warnock wins Georgia race
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins one of the two Senate races in Georgia, as the other remains too close to call.
Kim says last five years ‘worst of the worst’ for North Korea
North Korean leader admits the country's economic development plan had fallen short in 'almost all areas'.
‘Very disappointed’: WHO’s COVID experts blocked from China
International team is supposed to travel to Wuhan to investigate origins of the virus that swept the globe in 2020.
Dozens arrested in sweeping Hong Kong crackdown
Politicians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to 'primaries' democrats held last year.
White House announces $3.7bn aid grant for Puerto Rico
Trump administration says grant is meant to help rebuild infrastructure on US territory hard hit by natural disasters.
Georgia awaits results of high-stakes US Senate runoff elections
Votes are being counted in the two races that will determine whether Republicans keep control of the US Senate.
US intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind gov’t hack
The agencies said the widespread breaches appeared to be part of a spying, not a disruption, operation.
Proud Boys leader released, must leave DC before Trump rally
Henry Tarrio pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges related to burning of Black Lives Matter banner.
No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake
Kenosha district attorney says no police offices to face charges for shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August.