Myanmar: A fragile democracy on 2021-02-01 05:27 (#5DJR1) Myanmar's military has a long history of involvement in the country's politics.
CEOs of oil giants Exxon, Chevron discussed mega merger: Reports on 2021-02-01 04:36 (#5DJPT) Discussions happened in early 2020 as oil prices plunged due to the unfolding COVID pandemic, sources tell media.
India’s Modi breaks silence on months-long farm law protests on 2021-02-01 04:23 (#5DJPV) India will push on with sweeping agriculture reform, PM Narendra Modi says as he criticises last week's deadly violence.
‘Serious blow to democracy’: World condemns Myanmar military coup on 2021-02-01 03:58 (#5DJPW) US threatens action over Myanmar coup as Australia calls for release of detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Trump says hires new lawyers to defend him in impeachment on 2021-02-01 01:57 (#5DJK0) Former president picks David Schoen and Bruce Castor to lead his defence to charges of 'incitement to insurrection'.
Military coup in Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi detained on 2021-01-31 23:44 (#5DJGX) Military imposes state of emergency claiming election fraud, after detaining government officials, ruling party leaders.
More Brazil protests against Bolsonaro’s COVID-19 response on 2021-01-31 22:56 (#5DJFW) President Jair Bolsonaro is facing increased pressure as coronavirus cases and deaths surge across Brazil.
Nigerian farmers hail Shell ruling, but future remains uncertain on 2021-01-31 20:46 (#5DJDQ) A Dutch court has ordered the energy company’s Nigerian subsidiary to pay farmers compensation over oil spills.
MSF suspends work in San Salvador area after ambulance attacked on 2021-01-31 20:45 (#5DJDR) Medical aid organisation says ambulance was 'attacked by an armed group' east of El Salvador's capital early on Sunday.
UK: Centenarian fundraiser Captain Tom hospitalised with COVID on 2021-01-31 20:20 (#5DJDS) Tom Moore raised more than $41m for the health service by walking laps of his garden during last year's lockdown.
At least 13 killed in car bombs, shooting in Syria’s north on 2021-01-31 20:12 (#5DJCK) Shooting in northeastern city of Hassakeh kills one; two car bombings in Aleppo claim lives of 12.
First batch of coronavirus vaccines due to arrive in South Africa on 2021-01-31 18:19 (#5DJB3) The first one million shots of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate healthcare workers.
Could Myanmar’s military stage a coup? on 2021-01-31 18:14 (#5DJ8V) Myanmar's military leaders have discredited November's election results with unfounded claims of fraud.
Barcelona to sue newspaper for publishing Messi’s $674m contract on 2021-01-31 18:11 (#5DJ8W) El Mundo says Lionel Messi's deal is 'largest in the history of sport' and contributed to Catalan club's financial woes.
Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu on 2021-01-31 18:03 (#5DJ8X) At least three people were killed says security source, after a vehicle loaded with explosives crashed into hotel gate.
Biden’s removal of the 1776 Commission report is not enough on 2021-01-31 17:36 (#5DJ8Y) The Biden administration needs to go beyond cancelling Trump's commission to protect critical history education.
Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief on 2021-01-31 17:16 (#5DJ8Z) Ten Senate Republicans propose a smaller aid bill as Joe Biden suggests moving ahead without bipartisan support.
In Pictures: European capitals hit by anti-COVID curbs protests on 2021-01-31 16:25 (#5DJ7C) Protesters in parts of Europe denounce restrictions aimed at combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Removed leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray promises ‘resistance’: Audio on 2021-01-31 15:19 (#5DJ53) In unverified recording attributed to Debretsion Gebremichael, TPLF leader issues fresh call to arms against gov't.
Germany to send medical aid to Portugal: COVID latest on 2021-01-31 15:11 (#5DJ54) Deployment of staff and equipment comes after Portugal said only seven ICU beds on its mainland were vacant.
The GameStop stock frenzy was not about class revenge on 2021-01-31 14:37 (#5DJ3K) And it does not mean we are entering a new age where the power of Wall Street will be truly challenged.
Iran’s Zarif calls for ‘inclusive government’ in Taliban talks on 2021-01-31 12:29 (#5DJ0J) Tehran finds itself in a delicate position in talks to stop violence in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian with ‘three-knife’ weapon on 2021-01-31 11:46 (#5DHZB) Israel says the killed Palestinian attempted to attack soldiers at a West Bank junction south of Bethlehem.
In Pictures: Mass arrests across Russia during Navalny rallies on 2021-01-31 11:06 (#5DHY6) Russians protest in support of opposition figure Alexey Navalny across the country on Sunday.
Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: Reports on 2021-01-31 10:52 (#5DHY7) Defence team reportedly quits over strategy after the former US president insisted he was the victim of election fraud.
WHO team visits Wuhan market where COVID first detected on 2021-01-31 10:25 (#5DHY8) Experts say Huanan market still plays a role in tracing the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dreams dashed: Trump’s Muslim ban damage may never be undone on 2021-01-31 10:24 (#5DHY9) Xenophobic ban ended up hurting those around the world who cherished American democracy.
In Pictures: Greece’s only zoo approaches extinction on 2021-01-31 08:37 (#5DHW3) After almost three months of closure because of COVID-19, zoo faces huge bills to keep 2,000 animals fed and healthy.
US: Protesters disrupt COVID vaccination site in Los Angeles on 2021-01-31 08:34 (#5DHW4) Dozens of people promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories and demand the end of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Libya: UN announces candidates for new transitional government on 2021-01-31 07:47 (#5DHTV) Interim leaders will oversee preparations for elections scheduled to take place by the end of the year, the UN says.
‘Humanity at its worst’: Man Utd star Rashford racially abused on 2021-01-31 07:08 (#5DHSV) England international receives racist abuse on social media after his team drew 0-0 with Arsenal.
The financial burden of weddings on India’s poorest families on 2021-01-31 07:05 (#5DHSW) How a culture of extravagance and exploitative practices force brides’ families to spend beyond their means.
Australia reopens ‘travel bubble’ with New Zealand on 2021-01-31 06:05 (#5DHS4) Decision marks resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia who do not require 14 days in quarantine.
CPTPP: UK to formally apply to join trans-Pacific trade bloc on 2021-01-31 05:10 (#5DHR6) UK says joining CPTPP would remove tariffs on food, drink and cars, while helping boost the tech and services sectors.
Russia arrests hundreds as crackdown on Navalny allies continues on 2021-01-31 04:35 (#5DHR7) Police ramp up pressure on opposition with arrests and criminal probes as Navalny allies gather for new protests.
UK opens visa scheme for Hong Kong residents to become citizens on 2021-01-31 03:34 (#5DHQ5) A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizenship is set to go live on Sunday.
Republican lawmaker censured by party for voting to impeach Trump on 2021-01-30 21:58 (#5DHGP) Symbolic rebuke comes amid growing Republican opposition to Senate trial of ex-president, set to begin next month.
Zimbabwe elite forced to confront crippled healthcare system on 2021-01-30 20:44 (#5DHFG) Amid COVID surge that has also left many officials dead, authorities come face to face with reality long faced by poor.
‘Police everywhere, justice nowhere’: Hundreds protest in Tunisia on 2021-01-30 20:15 (#5DHFH) More than 1,000 people arrested in Tunisia over past two weeks in protests against corruption and police brutality.
Proud Boys members charged with conspiracy in US Capitol riot on 2021-01-30 19:15 (#5DHCX) Charges come as US authorities continue to investigate whether January 6 breach was preplanned and coordinated.
Several killed as bomb blast hits Afrin in northern Syria on 2021-01-30 18:26 (#5DHCY) Turkish defence ministry says five people killed and over 20 wounded in attack at industrial site at the centre of town.
Will ‘vaccine nationalism’ prolong the pandemic? on 2021-01-30 18:06 (#5DHB0) WHO warns wealthy countries against blocking supply of COVID vaccines to the developing world.
Portugal close to running out of ICU beds for COVID cases on 2021-01-30 18:00 (#5DHB1) Lisbon says record 843 out of 850 ICU beds allocated for COVID-19 patients on its mainland are occupied.
Iran rejects new talks or parties in nuclear deal on 2021-01-30 17:52 (#5DHB2) Iranian foreign ministry says deal 'unchangeable' after French President Macron calls for talks to include Saudi Arabia.
US health agency orders travellers wear masks on public transport on 2021-01-30 17:48 (#5DHB3) CDC order comes as Biden administration seeks to stem high COVID-19 case numbers amid discovery of new virus variants.
‘Stop this destructive giveaway’: Fight against US mine picks up on 2021-01-30 16:31 (#5DH95) Indigenous and environmental advocates say proposed project in Arizona would damage local ecosystems and sacred sites.
France: Hundreds protest against Amazon expansion on 2021-01-30 15:48 (#5DH7A) Demonstrators form human chain as they rally against Amazon's plan to set up facility in small southern town of Fournes.
Ireland says not informed by EU about triggering Brexit protocol on 2021-01-30 15:24 (#5DH7B) Brussels reversed plan to invoke Article 16 of post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland to restrict COVID vaccine exports.
Viral videos, nationwide protests: Putin’s Navalny problem on 2021-01-30 12:37 (#5DH2Z) Arrested on his return to Russia, opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s documentary fuels anti-Putin protests.
Iran says local COVID-19 vaccine effective against UK variant on 2021-01-30 11:51 (#5DH1V) COVIran Barekat jab shown to completely defuse the UK variant of coronavirus in its human trials, officials say.