Gaza: Life ‘extraordinarily difficult’ for people with disability
Israeli blockade on the enclave has 'robbed people with disabilities in Gaza of their freedom of movement', HRW says.
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COVID-19: US reports highest number of daily deaths since April
US reported over 2,700 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total figure closer to 274,000.
Philippine army under fire over alleged war crime after killing
Rights group, legislators say military committed 'war crimes' for 'desecrating' the body of politician's daughter.
Hong Kong court denies bail to Jimmy Lai over fraud charges
Vocal pro-democracy supporter will be in jail until April, in a move condemned as an attempt to silence critics.
Rights groups urge Bangladesh to halt Rohingya relocation
Rights groups oppose Bangladesh move to relocate thousands of Rohingya refugees to a flood-prone island off its coast.
Australia adopts new veto powers over foreign agreements
Federal government secures new powers over agreements amid deepening spat with China.
Key test: South Koreans sit university exam amid COVID-19 surge
Nearly 500,000 high school students are sitting the test with stringent measures imposed to curb the virus.
Cyclone Burevi heads to southern India after hitting Sri Lanka
Second cyclone to hit Bay of Bengal this week is projected to unleash flash floods in southern India.
CDC warns US of COVID-19 ‘rough times’ as hospitalisations surge
CDC chief warns US healthcare system faces collapse as experts predict deaths could reach 450,000 by March 1.
Former French President Giscard d’Estaing dies of COVID-19 at 94
Giscard remembered as a leader who modernised France and was a champion of European integration.
US: Biden, top Democrats back bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill
Top congressional Democrats back $908bn proposal in bid to spark negotiations with Republicans, President Trump.
Afghan gov’t, Taliban announce breakthrough deal in peace talks
Deal lays out way forward for negotiators to move on to more substantive issues, including talks on a ceasefire.
At 50, EPA pivots from Trump chopping block to Biden future
Defanged after four years of Trump deregulation, the EPA is set to be reinvigorated under Biden.
Putin hails Armenian PM’s ‘courage’ in signing Karabakh deal
Russian president calls Pashinyan's decisions surrounding the ending of the conflict 'necessary' but 'painful'.
Israel releases over $1bn of withheld tax funds to Palestinians
Transfer of the money comes weeks after coordination was renewed between the two sides.
Sri Lanka: Tens of thousands evacuated as Cyclone Burevi nears
About 75,000 people evacuated from the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi is expected to make landfall.
Pakistan’s new regulations aim to ‘silence the internet’
Increasingly in recent years, internet laws have been used to target journalists and rights activists who voice dissent.
Thai PM wins crucial legal battle amid renewed protests
Top Thai court rules in favour of Prayuth Chan-ocha in conflict-of-interest case over living arrangement.
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine: What you need to know in 500 words
Key details about the US-German made vaccine, which be used in the UK within days in the fight against coronavirus.
Ethiopia gives UN ‘unimpeded’ access to Tigray to deliver aid
Deal allows aid workers access to government-controlled areas of Tigray, where federal troops are battling the TPLF.