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Denmark: Man imprisoned for coughing, shouting ‘corona’ at police
The incident took place when the country was under full coronavirus lockdown.
Georgia: PM Gakharia quits over order to arrest opposition leader
Giorgi Gakharia resigns, saying the move is aimed at avoiding further polarisation in the country.
‘Arrogant’: Australia PM slams Facebook move to block news
Scott Morrison says Facebook unfriended Australia, adding that Canberra will not be intimidated by the 'arrogant' move.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail again
Beijing critic arrested under national security law in August when 200 police officers raided his tabloid's newsroom.
Thai-developed COVID vaccine to proceed to human trials
Announcement that human trials will begin by early May comes amid criticism of Thailand's COVID strategy.
Free sanitary products in NZ schools to beat period poverty
Research shows that one in 12 young people skipped school because they did not have access to sanitary products.
Thousands of ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles rescued off Texas coast
About 4,700 turtles stunned turtles washed ashore in the US state amid a deadly cold snap that has wrought havoc.
Colombia, Mexico roll out vaccine, Brazil suffers shortages
Colombia kicks off plan to immunise 35.2 million people with vaccines acquired through the COVAX mechanism.
US charges three North Koreans for major hacks and cyber-thefts
North Korean intelligence agents charged with $1.3bn in cyber-heists, extortion, malware and phishing schemes.
NASA’s Perseverance rover prepares for Mars landing
In a crater left by an ancient lake, the Perseverance rover will hunt for traces of microbial life.
US oil output dips by record 40% as cold wave freezes operations
The Permian Basin is worst affected, with output down between 65 percent and 80 percent from normal levels.
‘Wildly unfair’: UN boss says 10 nations used 75% of all vaccines
Guterres urges rich nations to lead global COVID inoculation effort as 130 countries have not yet received single dose.
‘Positive signals’ needed to save JCPOA, Merkel tells Rouhani
German leader calls for diplomatic solution in call with Iran's president, who insists on ending of US sanctions.
Chad: At least 35 killed in herder-farmer clashes
Clashes took place in Salamat province where farmers were attacked when they encountered a roadblock.
Rush Limbaugh, conservative US talk show host, dies at 70
One of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, the controversial Limbaugh succumbs to lung cancer.
White House announces plans to ramp up COVID testing
Officials said the US is now vaccinating 1.7 million Americans per day, up from less than one million last month.
US gender pay gap persists even in top roles, study finds
The highest-paid women earned 84.6 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, up from 81.5 cents in 2015, data shows.
Taking flight: UAE clears Boeing 737 Max’s return to its skies
Local airlines must outline a plan and address concerns before flying the Max in Emirati airspace, authorities said.
Is the Myanmar coup a turning point for the Rohingya?
Many say they are only now realising the extent of the army's crackdown on ethnic minorities including the Rohingya.