Democrats near Senate control after Warnock wins Georgia race
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins one of the two Senate races in Georgia, as the other remains too close to call.
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Kim says last five years ‘worst of the worst’ for North Korea
North Korean leader admits the country's economic development plan had fallen short in 'almost all areas'.
‘Very disappointed’: WHO’s COVID experts blocked from China
International team is supposed to travel to Wuhan to investigate origins of the virus that swept the globe in 2020.
Dozens arrested in sweeping Hong Kong crackdown
Politicians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to 'primaries' democrats held last year.
White House announces $3.7bn aid grant for Puerto Rico
Trump administration says grant is meant to help rebuild infrastructure on US territory hard hit by natural disasters.
Georgia awaits results of high-stakes US Senate runoff elections
Votes are being counted in the two races that will determine whether Republicans keep control of the US Senate.
US intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind gov’t hack
The agencies said the widespread breaches appeared to be part of a spying, not a disruption, operation.
Proud Boys leader released, must leave DC before Trump rally
Henry Tarrio pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges related to burning of Black Lives Matter banner.
No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake
Kenosha district attorney says no police offices to face charges for shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August.
Bitcoin slot machines? A patent could make them a reality
International Game Technology Plc received a patent on Tuesday that could let gamblers use bitcoin at slot machines.
Oil climbs five percent on Saudi voluntary oil production cut
Saudi Arabia will cut an additional one million barrels per day in February and March as part of wider OPEC+ deal.
Donald Trump weakens 100-year-old US bird protection law
Scientists say change to enforcement of Migratory Bird Treaty Act could cause a huge spike in bird deaths.
US collects $7m in Iranian assets for ‘terror’ victims fund
Justice Department alleges a worldwide money laundering conspiracy of roughly $1bn to circumvent sanctions on Tehran.
World Bank urges ‘greener, smarter, more equitable’ recovery path
Bank warns that unsustainable debt burdens for poorer nations are a 'major obstacle' to economic recovery.
‘Welcome development’: Reaction to the Qatar-GCC agreement
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt among those praising the Al-Ula declaration which restored ties between blockading nations and Qatar.
How the Gulf crisis spurred Qatar to expand its military
Qatar's army and navy have grown rapidly as the country spends billions of dollars to protect itself.
Conspiracy theory drove US pharmacist to spoil vaccines: Police
Authorities say the Wisconsin man believed the COVID-19 vaccine would mutate people's DNA.
Can CAR’s President Touadera unite the country?
Touadera was re-elected for another five-year term, but opponents say the December 27 election was flawed.
Saudi FM: Full ties restored between Qatar and blockading nations
Gulf leaders signed a 'solidarity and stability' agreement towards ending the diplomatic rift at a GCC summit.
Venezuela socialist party takes control of once-defiant congress
The shift in legislative power away from the opposition marks a consolidation of power for President Nicolas Maduro.