China possibly committed ‘genocide’ against Xinjiang Muslims
US commission says new evidence has emerged that 'crimes against humanity - and possibly genocide - are occurring'.
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US: Virginia governor backs move to end death penalty
Ralph Northam backs legislation to abolish the death penalty in US state of Virgnia as federal executions continue.
German economy stalls, probably avoids double-dip recession
German officials predict renewed pandemic lockdown won’t have the same severe impact as restrictions earlier in 2020.
Five civilians killed in Algeria roadside bomb blast
Three others wounded in the region of Tebessa, Algeria's ministry of defence said in a statement.
Budget deficit fix? Oman readies third bond sale in three months
The largest oil exporter outside of OPEC is selling $3.25bn in debt in three parts.
What’s behind the significant build-up of US firepower in the Gulf
Last few weeks have seen a sharp build-up of American combat power off the coast of Iran.
Two former health officials charged with manslaughter in Flint
The contamination of water in majority-Black Flint, Michigan is seen as an example of environmental injustice and racism
UN: World facing ‘catastrophic’ temperature rise this century
Global temperatures in 2020 were among the highest on record and rivalled 2016 as the hottest year ever.
Delta remains cautious after massive $12.4bn loss in 2020
Delta experienced the largest annual loss in its history as the pandemic slammed the brakes on a decade of profit.
Andrew Yang kicks off NYC mayoral run with basic income promise
The tech entrepreneur and vocal advocate of universal basic income officially declared his run for New York City mayor.
Timeline: How the Arab Spring unfolded
Ten years ago, protests swept across Arab nations that changed the course of history.
What is the effect of Donald Trump’s second impeachment?
US House of Representatives charged the president with inciting an insurrection.
Lady Gaga to sing anthem, J-Lo to perform at Biden inauguration
Biden's inauguration will be a significant departure from previous presidents' due to security and COVID-19 concerns.
Venezuela mulls letting private firms operate state oilfields
Venezuela may allow contractors to operate state-owned PDVSA fields, sources tell Reuters.
Tunisia: Remembering the Arab Spring
We look at the Arab Spring through the eyes of some of the people who lived through it.
US jobless claims soar to 965,000 as COVID surge triggers layoffs
Soaring COVID-19 infections accelerated layoffs last week, pushing initial jobless claims toward one million.
Navalny faces arrest on return, Russian prison service warns
FSIN says it is 'obliged' to arrest Kremlin critic because he broke the terms of a previous suspended sentence.
UN, ICRC warn of famine over Houthis’ ‘terrorists’ designation
US designation of Yemen's Houthi rebels as 'terrorists' may also impede the flow of much-needed aid, agencies say.
North Korea: Will Kim Jong Un resume ICBM and nuclear tests?
At party Congress, Kim pledges to expand weapons programmes with the aim of 'making a preemptive nuclear strike'.
New COVID-19 lockdowns imperil global economy’s recovery
Vaccine roll-outs have been a major reason for investors' rosy outlook, but concerns about mutant strains continue.