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Pro-democracy protesters gathered near the Grand Palace in Bangkok to demand reforms and the release of activists.

Government proposal to lift moratorium raises concern among activists who fear a return to 2012-2015 timber felling.

Ecuador is one of a few nations in South America embroiled in scandals over coronavirus vaccine queue-jumping.

Since last year, women have taken to the streets calling on the government to stick to the convention.

EU chief says AstraZeneca could see its COVID vaccine exports blocked if it does not meet its contractual obligations.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed last year to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Qatar’s new minimum wage law, the latest in a series of recent labour reforms, comes into effect.

The 68 year-old Pakistani premier is self-isolating after contracting COVID-19 two days after being vaccinated.

Despite obstacles, surfing is seeking a bigger base in India.

Longtime president expected to see off challenge from six other candidates and win Sunday's vote.

Myanmar’s military leaders are deploying forces, both armed and digital, to stifle news coverage.

The incredible vaccine rollout taking place across the UK has given us reason to be hopeful.

Turkey's president fires Naci Agbal after just four months on the job following surprise increase in interest rates.

Scientist advise people not to panic as the giant rock makes its closest approach on Sunday.

Italy’s economy has deep-rooted issues but its new prime minister has a reputation for turning around hopeless causes.

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll has increased sharply in recent weeks, to more than 290,000, second only to that of the US.

El Salvador's populist leader extends power as first president in nearly three decades to have a majority in Congress.

Politicians claim charter damages family unity, encourages divorce and acceptance of the LGBT community.

Public advised to stay away and the main road from the capital region to Keflavik airport was temporarily closed.

At least 11 Myanmar officials face sanctions for coup as UN official proposes cut in army's access to weapons, money.

The US president links rise in attacks on Asians to fears stoked by the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal indictment presents new evidence of how federal officials believe group members planned January 6 riot.

Employees of all nationalities and across all sectors will now be entitled to a minimum monthly wage of $275.

The UN health agency aligns with the EU regulator saying the benefits of the jab outweigh the risks.

Fairs like Art Basel and small galleries have suffered as the business of buying and selling art has had to adapt fast.

Public spat before first high-level talks could be 'aimed at a domestic audience', US State Department says.

Lebanon hosts the largest per capita population of Syrian refugees in the world, providing shelter to 1.7 million.

The UK said G7 has agreed to support a 'sizable' increase to Special Drawing Rights, an internal currency of the IMF.

Ruth Simmons, one of US higher ed's most prominent Black leaders, landed an unsolicited $50m gift from MacKenzie Scott.

Washington and Beijing's top diplomats trade sharp rebukes at the start of talks, accusing each other of hypocrisy.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Somali leaders to hold 'transparent and inclusive elections'.

Fed chief pens a WSJ essay reassuring that the US central bank will do whatever it takes to support the recovery.

White House spokesperson says US president is ‘doing fine’ after ‘misstep’, and he did not require medical attention.

Officials relaxed social distancing guidelines for schools, potentially paving the way for widespread reopenings.

Egypt opposition figure Ayman Nour says Turkish officials asked media outlets to limit critcism of President el-Sisi.

Palestinian citizens of Israel blame Israeli police for high level of intra-communal violence within their community.

A new mother and an Army veteran were among the eight victims, seven of whom were women and six of Asian descent.

Taliban stand firm on demand for an Islamic government in Afghanistan, without elaborating on what it would look like.

Judge says delay would not stop publicity surrounding landmark case, only two jurors remain to be seated.

Joe Biden called the Russian president a 'killer', with Putin responding that 'it takes one to know one'.

European nations scramble to get vaccination programmes back on track following suspensions on use of AstraZeneca shot.

Mexico has scrambled to obtain enough shots for its vaccination campaign, and has leaned on Russia and China.

BBC says it is 'extremely concerned' after Aung Thura, a journalist from its Burmese-language service, was detained.

Capital requirement rules were relaxed last year to shore up the financial system in the early days of the pandemic.

Protester shot dead in a clash between soldiers and Palestinians demonstrating against illegal settlements.

In an EU first, refugee parent faces criminal prosecution for the death of their child in the pursuit of a better life.

Relations between the world powers are at risk after the US president called his Russian counterpart a 'killer'.

The deadly February 7 flash flood in Uttarakhand should not be blamed on 'nature's fury' alone.

Saudi Arabia condemns attack, saying it targeted 'the security and stability of the world’s energy supplies'.

Campaigners welcome move, but some in the community are fearful of discrimination and hesitant to participate.