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Pope shares worries for Yemen war victims in New Year message
Conflict, which has seen increased violence in recent days, is causing 'numerous innocent victims', says Francis.
UK scraps ‘tampon tax’ in move hailed by rights groups
UK says Brexit made it possible to drop sales tax on period products, given country is no longer bound by EU rules.
COVID: India’s expert panel approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Vaccine to be sent to India's drugs regulator for approval after it got the nod by government-appointed panel.
UK in ‘eye of the storm’ amid surging new coronavirus cases
Cases and the number of virus-related deaths are rising, prompting concerns for the overstretched NHS.
ISIL claims deadly Chechnya knife attack
At least one policeman was killed in the attack, which the armed group has claimed without providing evidence.
COVID: BioNTech founders warn of vaccine supply gaps
Scientists fear shortages because other vaccines are not being approved, leaving Pfizer-BioNTech to fill gap.
South Sudan floods displace a million as hunger and diseases loom
Nearly a million people displaced or isolated for months by the worst flooding in memory are now threatened by famine.
Iran warns US against escalation a year after Soleimani’s killing
Iran says US show of force may raise tensions to 'alarming level' ahead of the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani killing.
New year, new era as UK begins post-Brexit future
As Brexit was completed, chaos was avoided at UK borders, but critical issues unleashed by the historic divorce remain.
Dozens killed in eastern DR Congo attack blamed on ADF: Officials
Army was chasing ADF fighters when they found bodies of civilians who had been 'taken by surprise in their fields'.
‘We are one and free’: Australia amends national anthem
The first change since 1984 follows criticism that the anthem failed to recognise Indigenous history.
North Korea’s Kim marks New Year with visit to family tomb
The North Korean leader also thanked the people for their support in a letter shared by state media.
‘Blood generation’: Artist Taloi Havini on Bougainville’s pain
The people of remote Pacific island battled corporate greed and war on its long road to independence.
Four years after divisive Brexit vote, UK formally leaves the EU
The UK's departure from the European Union has ramifications far beyond trade and the single market.
WHO lists Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine for emergency use
UN health agency says emergency use listing 'opens the door' for countries to expedite their vaccine approval processes.
The Argentine women who fought for legal abortion – and won
Pioneering women who spent decades fighting for abortion rights in Argentina look back at their victorious struggle.
Peru president vows action after deaths at farm workers protest
Three people die during clashes between police and protesting farm workers, who are demanding higher wages.
Georgia Senator Perdue in COVID quarantine days before election
Georgia's Senate runoff elections are Tuesday and Perdue's quarantine will sideline him for the rest of the campaign.
Microsoft says suspected Russian hackers accessed source code
A Microsoft spokesperson declined to say which source code the hackers viewed.