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mRNA could open the door to treatments of cancer, heart disease and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

New coronavirus measures are taken across the world as the number of cases increases despite vaccination efforts.

The UN deputy secretary-general discusses the key issues affecting women in her home country and around the world.

Drive to vaccinate country's 1.3 billion people in jeopardy with just 94 million shots provided so far.

President Ismail Omar Guelleh thanks his supporters after he was declared the winner with almost 99 percent of the vote.

Eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.

Penalty is equivalent to about 4 percent of Alibaba's revenues in 2019 and comes unprecedented regulatory crackdown.

Changes will allow US officials to invite Taiwan officials into government buildings in DC and enter Taiwan mission.

Sixty civilians reported killed overnight and on Saturday in Bago outside Yangon as security forces dismantle barricade.

The Republican from Florida denies the allegations but is now under investigation by the US House Ethics Committee.

The medical examiner who performed autopsy testified in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

A study by researchers in California found Facebook's tools can disproportionately direct ads to a particular gender.

Johnson & Johnson is working with EU regulators to assess data on the rare clots, the company said in a statement.

New law is a response to the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police.

Even after vaccinations are widespread, a small COVID outbreak anywhere can jeopardise economic gains, officials warned.

Ofer Cassif was attending a protest against Jewish settlements in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah.

Dormant since 1979, the volcano started showing signs of activity in December, which quickly picked up this week.

The $3.8bn pipeline crosses beneath the Missouri River just north of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Issues the commission will study include adding justices to the court, something critics call 'court packing'.

The Biden administration plans to help Michigan better administer the doses already allocated to the state.

Leaders in southern Africa are considering possible troop deployment to northern Mozambique amid a rise in attacks.

Butembo demonstrator killed in clash between police and protesters rallying over perceived UN failure to stem massacres.

US carriers parked a combined 67 of the workhorse planes Friday, about a third of the MAX jets currently in service.

The US president's first proposed budget marks sharp changes from Donald Trump's spending priorities.

Loyalist Communities Council calls for renegotiated border protocol with EU member Ireland and end to street violence.

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama have voted against unionising, according to an unofficial tally.

Voters in Ecuador are set to choose between Andres Arauz and Guillermo Lasso in Sunday's run-off election.

Attack on Palma has again increased pressure for more foreign military intervention, which Maputo has long resisted.

Two individuals on a motorbike shot Giorgos Karaivaz several times in southern Athens district of Alimos, police say.

Lawmaker asks Biden to name foreign white nationalist groups 'foreign terrorist organizations' to curb threat.

Meanwhile, Russia says it fears resumption of full-scale war in east Ukraine and could take steps to protect civilians.

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.

Regardless of outcome, labour activists and leaders think Bessemer union push could inspire Amazon workers across US.

At least 12 victims thought to be foreigners were beheaded by ISIL-linked fighters in last month's attack.

World leaders pay tribute to the royal figure, who has died at 99.

UN human rights office says it's unclear whether estranged Prince Hamzah remains under de facto house arrest.

Longtime president looking to extend three-decade rule as several opposition leaders urged supporters to boycott poll.

As part of the 'anti-separatism' bill, the French Senate has voted for outlawing the headscarf for minors in public.

The April 11 vote comes as Peru is grappling with a coronavirus surge and years of political scandals.

US President Joe Biden called for an end to 'total war' in political debate. It is an elusive goal, even for him.

Supreme Court refuses to stop deportation of about 170 Rohingya detained in Indian-administered Kashmir region.

The high point of Ingenuity’s coming of age story is about to begin.

Armies of online volunteers have taken it upon themselves to help total strangers navigate myriad US vaccine systems.

Officials have said La Soufriere volcano, which last erupted in 1979, could erupt at any moment.

Despite ongoing physical distancing measures, many are determined to celebrate the religious tradition safely.

Spanish football league reaches conclusion after 'all available television and digital archives from the game' examined.

Technical talks over Iran nuclear deal appear to have progressed well as negotiators are set to meet again.

Chuck Lorre and Reza Aslan's new CBS sitcom is another iteration of Hollywood's classic 'white saviour' story.

The world should watch Ecuador's April 11 presidential runoff closely to ensure no foul play disrupts the election.

Varanasi court orders 'comprehensive physical survey' of Mughal-era mosque located next to a famous Hindu temple.