‘We are one and free’: Australia amends national anthem
The first change since 1984 follows criticism that the anthem failed to recognise Indigenous history.
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North Korea’s Kim marks New Year with visit to family tomb
The North Korean leader also thanked the people for their support in a letter shared by state media.
‘Blood generation’: Artist Taloi Havini on Bougainville’s pain
The people of remote Pacific island battled corporate greed and war on its long road to independence.
Four years after divisive Brexit vote, UK formally leaves the EU
The UK's departure from the European Union has ramifications far beyond trade and the single market.
WHO lists Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine for emergency use
UN health agency says emergency use listing 'opens the door' for countries to expedite their vaccine approval processes.
The Argentine women who fought for legal abortion – and won
Pioneering women who spent decades fighting for abortion rights in Argentina look back at their victorious struggle.
Peru president vows action after deaths at farm workers protest
Three people die during clashes between police and protesting farm workers, who are demanding higher wages.
Georgia Senator Perdue in COVID quarantine days before election
Georgia's Senate runoff elections are Tuesday and Perdue's quarantine will sideline him for the rest of the campaign.
Microsoft says suspected Russian hackers accessed source code
A Microsoft spokesperson declined to say which source code the hackers viewed.
US vaccine roll-out falls short of 20 million jabs by end of 2020
About 2.8 million people have received a vaccine, far short of a government target of 20 million by the end of the year.
Box office bomb: 2020 was ‘year like no other’ for film industry
Most North American theatres weren't open for six months straight through the summer season.
Uncomfortable: US consumer comfort index tumbles amid COVID surge
Americans’ assessments of the national economy, buying climate and their personal finances all worsened.
Dozens arrested following communal violence in Indian state
Tensions in central Indian Madhya Pradesh village boil over after right-wing Hindu groups desecrate a mosque.
Sudan regains full control of border with Ethiopia: Ministry
Sudan's army recovered the border that had been taken over by Ethiopian farmers, the Sudanese foreign ministry says.
Biden spokeswoman promises pivot from Trump-era press relations
Incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki says that ‘Game of Thrones-style’ leaks will end under Joe Biden’s watch.
US jobless claims unexpectedly edge downward for second week
Claims for state unemployment benefits slid to 787,000 for the week ended December 26, the US Labor Department says.
Aid arrives for Croatians left homeless after earthquake
Trucks have transported some 20 mobile homes, donated by local hotels and firms, to the affected region.
Xi hails China’s progress during pandemic in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised his country's progress in eradicating rural poverty even during a pandemic.
Iran implicates UK firm, US base in Germany in Soleimani killing
Allegations come amid rising tensions as Iran's FM accuses President Trump of aiming to fabricate 'pretext for war'.
Good as gold: Precious metal primed for best year in a decade
Spot gold has gone up more than 24 percent this year in its best performance since 2010.