Trump left Congress members ‘for dead’ in Capitol riot: Democrats
Trump is accused of 'incitement of insurrection' as House managers display graphic video of US mob attack.
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Turkey makes move to resolve S-400 dispute with the US
Ankara indicates it may be willing to compromise on the Russian air defence system that strained ties with the US.
Plane catches fire after Houthis attack Abha airport: Saudi TV
The Saudi-led coalition claims Houthi rebels launched an attack on Abha airport causing a fire in a civilian aircraft.
EU was late to approve vaccines, von der Leyen admits
European Commission president acknowledges failures in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Bangladesh sentences eight to death for publisher’s murder
Eight hardliners sentenced to death for 2015 murder of secular publisher Faysal Arefin Dipon.
Iraq’s Shia leader al-Sadr backs early vote ‘supervised’ by UN
Muqtada al-Sadr said he backed early elections overseen by the UN, warning that further delays would be a 'disaster'.
Iran celebrates different revolution anniversary under COVID-19
Vehicles and online presence replace the public show of force during the celebration of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
Families angry as hope fades for workers in India glacier tragedy
Desperation grows among families of 39 workers trapped in a tunnel after a Himalayan glacier burst, causing flash flood.
In Pictures: Netherlands deep freeze revives national obsession
Freezing temperatures are creating a challenge for authorities trying to uphold social distancing measures.
Left out by EU, Balkan nations turn to Russia, China for vaccine
As coronavirus cases rise in the region, several countries are yet to begin vaccinations.
‘Frankly wrong’: WHO official derides US intelligence on COVID
Member of the WHO mission to China says US intelligence on the supposed origin of the coronavirus is not reliable.
‘Catastrophic’: Outrage grows over Egypt’s new tourist attraction
Many Egyptians worry the Cairo Eye tourist attraction will destroy the ancient city's environment and heritage.
South Africa scraps roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine
The health minister says South Africa will instead give unapproved Johnson & Johnson jab to front-line health workers.
UN urges Somali leaders to ‘urgently reach consensus’ on polls
Security Council calls on federal government and regional states to work together for inclusive elections.
Twitter: Order to block accounts ‘not consistent with Indian law’
The social media giant says the order to take down more than 1,100 accounts is not consistent with Indian law.
Families grieve as Indonesia releases report into plane crash
One month after Sriwijaya Air crash, investigators say it is too early to determine exact cause of the accident.
Two more killed as Afghan capital reels under near-daily violence
At least two people, including local police chief, killed after multiple bomb blasts rock Kabul, officials say.
UN Security Council fails to agree on joint Syria declaration
The declaration was meant to jump-start the deadlocked peace process for Syria after nearly 10 years of bloody conflict.
Countering ‘love jihad’ by celebrating India’s interfaith couples
Last week marked the 100th day of a campaign called India Love Project that celebrates interfaith love or marriages.
Why the ‘savage’ K2 peak beckons the daring, but rarely in winter
The world’s second-highest peak has killed one climber for every four who succeeded in reaching its summit.