Brazil’s Bolsonaro accuses syringe makers of COVID price gouging
Brazil's government failed to buy hundreds of millions of syringes via auctions for its COVID-19 vaccination drive.
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Iran uranium enrichment move carries ‘very significant risks’
Germany, France and Britain urge Iran to stop enriching uranium to up to 20 percent 'without delay'.
Epiphany: Thousands of Orthodox Christians ignore COVID warnings
COVID warnings and restrictions flouted in Bulgaria and Greece amid observance of centuries-old Epiphany traditions.
Hospitals in Peru and Bolivia overflow as COVID-19 cases rise
Depleted resources, weary medical workers and a rush of severe cases are taxing already ailing healthcare systems.
NYSE pulls yet another U-turn on delisting China telecoms
In its second about-face this week, the NYSE has decided to go ahead with plans to delist three major Chinese telecoms.
US Capitol locks down with legislators inside: Live
Crowds gathered in support of Trump attempted to gain access to the complex as Congress met to certify Biden victory.
Moderna: EU medicines agency approves second COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna to become second vaccine in use across the EU after bloc began inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech shots.
Sudan signs deal to normalise relations with Israel
PM's office said Sudan signed 'Abraham Accords'; deal also gives Sudan 'access to over $1bn in annual financing'.
Dow up 500 points to new record as investors mull Georgia runoffs
After opening in the red, the Dow and S&P 500 reversed course to hit new record highs.
Bitcoin soars past $35,000 to yet another record
World's largest cryptocurrency hits $35,842 before sliding back below $35,000.
Julian Assange timeline: Computer programmer to cause celebre
Examining 10 years of the WikiLeaks founder's legal struggles.
Afghan Hazara’s journey to Pakistan for work meets brutal end
The killing of Hazaras highlights the plight of the ethnic minority who are forced to leave Afghanistan for work.
Germany to require women on large firms’ boards
German legislators move to even up executive boards after voluntary efforts to close the country's gender gap failed.
What to expect when US Congress meets to affirm Biden’s win
Republicans, goaded by Trump, promise to slow down the inevitable: Joe Biden's last official step to the presidency.
Gulf reconciliation agreement: What we know so far
Boycott against Qatar lifted, while Doha freezes lawsuits against quartet, sources familiar with the agreement say.
Turkey, UK safeguard $25bn worth of trade in post-Brexit deal
Erdogan describes the accord as 'the most important trade deal' since Ankara signed a customs union with the EU in 1995.
Pakistani top court orders rebuilding of destroyed Hindu temple
Many people have been arrested in connection with the destruction of the temple in remote northwestern town of Karak.
‘Purgatory of the Orient’: World reacts to Hong Kong mass arrests
Taiwan calls arrests 'shocking' as cabinet pick for US President-elect Joe Biden vows to stand with people of Hong Kong.
Stocks fall on expectations of Democratic wins in US senate races
Investors fear a Democratic clean sweep of Congress would allow Biden to raise taxes and toughen regulations.
In Pictures: Trump supporters gather near White House
Thousands of supporters of US President Donald Trump protest as Congress meets to confirm Joe Biden's election victory.