Guinea sees first Ebola deaths since 2016
Three deaths from Ebola hemorrhagic fever occurred in the southeastern region of Nzerekore, officials say.
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Huge rallies in Myanmar for ninth day as army steps up arrests
Tens of thousands take to streets as the military hunts protest backers and steps up arrests.
In Pictures: Protest in Cyprus draws water cannon, arrests
Police in Nicosia use water cannon, tear gas to disperse protesters rallying against corruption and COVID response.
Thirteen Turkish civilians killed as anti-PKK operation ends
Defence chief Hulusi Akar says 48 PKK fighters were killed in clashes with 13 Turkish civilians found dead in a hideout.
In Pictures: Strong quake off Japan’s Fukushima
Powerful earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan leaves dozens injured.
Egypt unearths ‘world’s oldest’ mass-production brewery
Egyptian-American team finds a high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old.
After acquittal, Trump says ‘our movement has only just begun’
Trump slams 'witch hunt' impeachment trial, pledges to continue journey to achieve 'American greatness'.
‘Political cowardice’: US reacts to Trump impeachment acquittal
US lawmakers and other public figures react to Senate vote finding Donald Trump not guilty of inciting Capitol riot.
Ethiopia: Concern grows over health of jailed political leaders
Several Ethiopian opposition figures charged with 'terrorism' last year began a hunger strike in late January.
Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot
US Senate fails to muster enough votes to convict the former president in his historic second impeachment trial.
Peru swears in new health minister after COVID vaccine scandal
Former President Martin Vizcarra receiving COVID-19 jab before it is widely available prompts minister's resignation.
Blackouts, injuries as quake hits off Japan’s Fukushima coast
No tsunami warning issued as some 950,000 households go initially without electricity and dozens are reported injured.
Cyprus police use tear gas at rally against graft, COVID curbs
Police say at least eight arrested in Nicosia protest against government corruption and coronavirus restrictions.
US top court clears way for accused Ghosn plotters’ extradition
US Supreme Court rejects bid to freeze extradition of two men accused of aiding ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan.
China refused to give raw COVID data to WHO, team member says
Investigator says China provided summary data on the 174 cases identified in the early phase of the outbreak in Wuhan.
Thai protesters scale monument, renew calls for royal reforms
Activists seeking end to royal defamation laws briefly clash with police after draping Bangkok's Democracy in red cloth.
Dozens hurt as massive blaze erupts on Afghanistan-Iran border
Plumes of black smoke rise high after fuel trucks go up in flames; officials say cause of fire not immediately clear.
CAR to hold runoff parliamentary elections in March
Presidential decree says first round of voting will also take place in constituencies where December poll was disrupted.
Ecuador to conduct partial recount in disputed presidential polls
Electoral body orders partial recount after meeting between two presidential candidates still vying for second place.
Saudi Arabia says it foiled Houthi drone attack on Abha airport
Riyadh says country's air defences intercept and destroy a drone as Houthis say attack hit target with 'high accuracy'.