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A US official said details on which sanctions could be lifted, and which sanctions are being reviewed, have been shared.

Against the backdrop of the BLM movement protesting racial injustice, calls increased for change to IOC rule.

Murder sparks calls for stricter punishment for perpetrators after woman is killed by man released on bail.

The rankings are hindering efforts for a 'green, inclusive and resilient' COVID-19 recovery.

Aftab's musical style is inspired by a diverse range of singers, but she refuses to identify with a conventional genre.

The Stream asks why climate lies are thriving and what can be done about them.

Khan, 96, authored more than 200 books, including a two-volume commentary on the Holy Quran.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission finds Black and Asian troops who fought for Empire were not properly memorialised.

Police officer tested positive for COVID after working on the relay in Kagawa prefecture on Japan's island of Shikoku.

The export of hydrocarbons must end. President Biden can lead the way by kicking off a fossil fuel phaseout in the US.

Israeli army hits Syrian missile batteries after the explosion in the vicinity of the Dimona nuclear site.

World leaders urged to invest in a plan that could allow economies to diversify away from oil, coal and gas.

Retailers could be hit hard if they are asked to close during Golden Week holidays which start next week.

Could carbon pricing be a silver bullet for the climate crisis?

Iranian president calls for increased cooperation with neighbouring Pakistan on managing their border.

Grim surge in world's second-most populous nation sends more and more sick people in search of oxygen and hospital beds.

Near-death experience of 45-year-old highlights work-til-you-drop culture in the financial industry.

Cases reported in Sydney and Perth hotels among people who arrived from different countries at different times.

Indians use social media as their helpline to seek scarce oxygen cylinders, hospital beds and medicines as virus surges.

Caroline Jurie resigns after on-stage fracas in which she pulled the crown off the head of Mrs Sri Lanka pageant winner.

China says cancellation of Belt and Road deal with Victoria state is a 'provocative move'.

While the change would be largely symbolic, it is likely to further strain US ties with Turkey.

More than 300,000 cases in last 24 hours while COVID-19-related deaths also jump by a record 2,104 fatalities.

There has been no contact from the KRI Nanggala-402 and the 53 crew on board for more than 24 hours.

Opposition to the military coup has boosted ethnic armed groups, creating a new challenge to its mining operations.

Pledge follows Justice Department launch of investigation into city police for 'systemic failures' after Floyd verdict.

New report finds 492 attacks against migrants stuck at US-Mexico border or expelled from US to Mexico since January 21.

The NO Ban Act comes in response to ex-President Trump's travel ban for Muslim-majority and African countries.

World Trade Organization will discuss proposal to waive intellectual property rights to produce coronavirus vaccines.

Huawei CFO's lawyers had asked for three-month delay in US extradition case to review newly released banking documents.

The cost of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 could climb to $2.5 trillion over 10 years for the US alone.

Amid a limited supply of vaccines, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across the Americas, PAHO officials said.

The annual report offers recommendations to presidents and Congress on religious freedom and foreign policy.

Head of Sri Lanka's Catholic Church says he was 'deeply saddened' by the lack of progress in the investigation.

Bitcoin rose to $64,870 around the time of the Nasdaq listing of Coinbase, but has since retreated back to $55,000.

Car laden with explosives blows up in parking area of Serena Hotel, killing at least four and wounding 12.

Temur Akhmedov did 'all he could' to stop his mother from getting a $627m divorce payout, a UK judge said.

More than 400 people arrested in cities across Russia as UN experts warn Kremlin critic's life is in 'serious danger'.

Democrats demand passage of sweeping overhaul of policing after former officer Derek Chauvin is found guilty of murder.

US special envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking says fighting in Marib is 'the single biggest threat to peace efforts'.

Fighters from the Libya-based Front for Change and Concord in Chad crossed into Chad last week seeking to remove Deby.

Amazon One lets shoppers scan the palms of their hands and connect that to a credit card or Amazon account.

US, France call for political solution before presidential vote is held, as opposition effectively barred from running.

Minnesota’s 'don’t-cha-know' country has blood on the leaves and death marches in the cracks of the sidewalk.

Tesla sells about 30 percent of its cars in China, where it has faced complaints over issues such as battery fires.

Attorney General Garland says Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict does not address 'potentially systemic policing issues'.

Displaced people from Ethiopia’s western Tigray region report alleged cases of rape, looting and other crimes.

Thousands stage anti-lockdown rally as legislators approve handing gov't enhanced powers to impose restrictions.

The proposal would ban AI in 'social scoring' systems that judge people based on behaviour and physical traits.

Police in Columbus fatally shoot a girl brandishing a knife while responding to a report on an attempted stabbing.