Is Iraqi PM able to confront pro-Iran militia?
Mustafa al-Kadhimi's leadership put to test after recent wave of attacks.
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Argentina begins COVID vaccine campaign with Russian shots
Argentine officials stress safety of the shots after critics questioned Russia's decision to approve the vaccine.
Russia charges critic Navalny with ‘fraud’ in new criminal case
Russia's most prominent opposition figure accused of spending $4.8m of donations to his organisations on personal needs.
UAE a hub for firms helping Venezuela avoid US sanctions: Report
Three UAE-based companies emerged this year as major buyers of Venezuelan crude, a Reuters report says.
Gabon approves constitutional change if president incapacitated
Question of constitutional vacuum emerged two years ago when President Ali Bongo Ondimba suffered a stroke.
Wall Street tempers bonus expectations in the times of COVID-19
The biggest US lenders are tempering expectations for employee payouts after the pandemic sent revenues soaring.
Argentina on the cusp of historic vote to legalise abortion
Senate debates bill that could make Argentina the largest country in Latin America to legalise abortion.
Egyptian man jailed for 3 years for sexual assault in #MeToo case
Ex-student's conviction for harassing two women is the first in a case that sparked #MeToo movement in the Arab nation.
EU governments approve Brexit trade deal: Germany
EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel to sign the trade deal agreed with Britain on Wednesday.
Wealthy US hospitals tap into COVID relief funds to cover costs
Some federal emergency funds are going to large health systems with have billions of dollars in cash reserves.
What you need to know about America’s eviction crisis
New York passed a strong anti-eviction law Monday, but millions of Americans remain at risk for losing their homes.
Brexit: UK markets rally on first full day of trading post-deal
Casting aside concern for now, investors poured into UK markets on the first full day of trading post-Brexit deal.
US sanctions no obstacle to Russia-Turkey military ties: Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Moscow and Ankara will not be deterred by sanctions over acquiring S-400 missile system.
Boeing 737 MAX makes first US commercial flight since crashes
The flight from Miami to New York is the first in the US after regulators lifted a 20-month safety ban on the plane.
US Senate to consider override of Trump defence bill veto
If as expected the Senate follows the US House in vote, it would be first veto override of Trump's presidency.
EU demands China release 12 Hong Kong activists as trial begins
EU statement comes as Brussels gears up to agree a significant investment deal with China.
Nashville bomber gave away car, home before Christmas Day attack
Authorities are looking for the motive behind the explosion - bomber said 'the world is never going to forget me'.
Family of jailed Saudi activist al-Hathloul to appeal sentencing
Saudi court sentenced al-Hathloul to five years and eight months in prison on terrorism-related charges.
South Africa tightens restrictions amid surge in COVID cases
Masks are compulsory, indoor and outdoor gatherings are banned and a curfew to be enforced.
Three French soldiers killed in Mali IED blast
The soldiers, on a mission in the southern region, were part of France’s Barkhane military operations in Mali.