DR Congo parliament votes to remove Prime Minister Ilunga
Legislators pass a no-confidence vote against prime minister, collapsing the government amid power struggle.
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Fed’s Powell: US economic recovery hinges on vaccination drives
'There's nothing more important to the economy than people getting vaccinated," Powell said on Wednesday.
Italy could have saved 200 drowning migrants: UN committee
Italy failed to protect 'right to life' of migrants who died when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea in 2013.
Bangladesh to move more Rohingya refugees to remote island
Officials says the country will move 2,000 to 3,000 more refugees to Bhasan Char despite international criticism.
Proud Boys leader ‘prolific’ snitch for law enforcement: Reuters
Court transcript shows FBI agent and prosecutor saying Proud Boys leader Henry Tarrio helped convict 13 people.
GameStop: How day trader Reddit bros burned a Wall Street pro
Retail day traders have become one of the most powerful, if improbable, forces in the stock market today.
Lebanon riots: Security forces wound protesters with live fire
Angry protesters in country's 'poorest city' denounce enforcement of coronavirus lockdown with little gov't aid.
US Secretary of State Blinken says ‘world is watching’
On first day on the job, Blinken vowed to boost foreign service morale and promote 'American leadership' globally.
Tanzania president raises doubts over COVID vaccines
President John Magufuli claims, without evidence, that vaccines against COVID-19 are 'dangerous'.
Singapore teenager arrested for plotting attack on Muslims
The 16-year-old, arrested last month, was planning to attack two mosques on the anniversary of Christchurch massacre.
GameStop shares keep surging as day traders keep upper hand
GameStop shares rose 140% in early Wall St trading Wednesday, having surged more than threefold in the past four days.
What does Joe Biden’s presidency mean for Iran’s stock market?
Iran’s government encouraged people to jump into a red-hot market last year. Then the bubble burst.
Ethnic groups in central Mali sign ‘three peace agreements’
Accords bring together Fulani and Dogon communities who have historic tensions over access to land and water.
Biden to open ‘Obamacare’ enrolment period for COVID-19 relief
Biden is expected to sign an executive order that makes it easier for people to enrol in subsidised healthcare plans.
Dozens killed in bus crash in western Cameroon
At least 53 people killed and dozens of others wounded when a bus collided with a truck in West Region, says governor.
US military vet charged for threats to lawmaker in Capitol riot
Dozens of current and former US military are investigated for their role in the pro-Trump Capitol insurrection.
Vaccine spat heats up as AstraZeneca confirms plans for EU talks
Spat between AstraZeneca and the EU raises concerns about vaccine nationalism, as nations jockey for limited supplies.
Travellers to UK from high-risk COVID-19 countries to quarantine
People arriving must quarantine for 10 days in gov't-provided accommodation to stop new variants of the virus, PM says.
Boeing posts record annual loss and again delays new 777X jet
Boeing Co posted a record $12bn annual loss on Wednesday.
‘No Honeymoon’: Progressives call for Biden to move left
Progressives say pressure on Biden, who is beginning to lay out legislative goals, is key for their movement.