Killing Julian Assange on 2021-01-03 11:45 (#5CBCG) The extradition of the WikiLeaks founder to the US would be his death sentence.
Norway finds fifth body in mudslide, five more still missing on 2021-01-03 10:55 (#5CBB9) Tragedy occurred on Wednesday when houses were destroyed and shifted hundreds of metres under a torrent of mud.
Gunmen kill many Hazara Shia coal miners in southwest Pakistan on 2021-01-03 10:10 (#5CBBA) Attackers identify miners from community and take them away for execution, leaving others unharmed, probe suggests.
UK court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Assange’s US extradition on 2021-01-03 10:08 (#5CBBB) Julian Assange faces up to 175 years in US jail over espionage and hacking charges, as activists 'expect the worst'.
Saudi Arabia reopens borders, resumes international flights on 2021-01-03 10:00 (#5CBA6) Riyadh had shut its borders on December 21 after a new strain of the coronavirus was discovered in the UK.
Thousands march in Baghdad on Soleimani assassination anniversary on 2021-01-03 08:25 (#5CB9B) Mourners hold mock funeral procession on highway leading to city's airport where the January 3, 2020 strike took place.
India approves Oxford-AstraZeneca and locally made COVID vaccines on 2021-01-03 06:49 (#5CB7H) Vaccines by Oxford University and UK-based AstraZeneca and another by Bharat Biotech approved - both 'made in India'.
Dozens of civilians killed in Niger gun attacks on 2021-01-03 02:07 (#5CB4G) Interior Minister Alkache Alhada says the attacks took place in two villages near Niger's border with Mali.
Two French soldiers killed in Mali: French presidency on 2021-01-02 22:52 (#5CB17) President Emmanuel Macron's office says an explosive device hit the soldiers' vehicle Saturday in Mali's Menaka region.
US legislators’ homes vandalised after COVID relief boost fails on 2021-01-02 21:28 (#5CAZZ) The homes of Democrat Nancy Pelosi and Republican Mitch McConnell were targeted after relief cheques were not increased.
‘Overwhelmed, overrun’: Zimbabwe tightens COVID restrictions on 2021-01-02 20:20 (#5CAYD) The government extends curfew, bans gatherings, and closes non-essential businesses amid a surge in COVID infections.
More Republicans say they will object to US election results on 2021-01-02 20:16 (#5CAYE) Eleven US senators including Ted Cruz say they will object to vote result certification unless a new audit is launched.
Can China quell dissent in Hong Kong? on 2021-01-02 19:50 (#5CAH5) China is cracking down hard on the popular democratic movement in the former British colony.
UK urged to keep schools closed as it hits daily COVID record on 2021-01-02 19:43 (#5CAXA) The UK has recorded its five highest daily new infection numbers over the past five days.
Fourth body found after Norway landslide on 2021-01-02 18:45 (#5CAVT) Rescue teams are still searching for survivors four days after a landslide carried away homes in a Norwegian village.
Trump may launch ‘reckless’ attack on Iran, experts fear on 2021-01-02 18:33 (#5CAVV) Trump administration's 'sabre-rattling and aggressive rhetoric' raise concerns about potential confrontation with Iran.
Blackwater contractor defends actions in Iraq after Trump pardon on 2021-01-02 18:13 (#5CAVW) One of four Blackwater employees pardoned by Trump says he 'acted correctly' during deadly 2007 rampage in Baghdad.
DR Congo army says lost two soldiers, killed 14 ADF fighters on 2021-01-02 17:33 (#5CAT6) Army says its soldiers gained the upper hand over the ADF following a massacre of civilians in eastern DR Congo.
Paris Saint-Germain appoint Mauricio Pochettino as coach on 2021-01-02 16:57 (#5CARK) Pochettino, who played for PSG and also captained the side, has been out of a job since he was sacked in Spurs in 2019.
Several people killed in attack on Turkish company in Somalia on 2021-01-02 16:33 (#5CARM) Al-Shabab claims responsibility for the blast near Somali capital that killed at least five people and injured 14.
Algeria frees top officials jailed during mass protests on 2021-01-02 15:39 (#5CAPZ) Two former security chiefs and the younger brother of former President Bouteflika were given 15-year jail terms in 2019.
Palestinian man left quadriplegic by Israeli shooting: Ministry on 2021-01-02 14:59 (#5CANE) Witnesses say the incident was triggered when Israeli forces tried to stop Palestinians building a house.
Pakistan arrests Mumbai attacks ‘plotter’ for terrorism financing on 2021-01-02 14:35 (#5CANF) The US and India accuse Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi of leading an armed group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Fifth Afghan journalist killed in two months on 2021-01-02 12:52 (#5CAJR) Bismellah Adel Aimaq, 28-year-old editor-in-chief of Sada-e-Ghor radio station, killed near Firoz Koh city.
Israel vaccinates a million against COVID in less than two weeks on 2021-01-02 12:42 (#5CAJS) Goal is to vaccinate 5.5 million of its 9.3 million citizens, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Lebanon health workers warn of COVID ‘catastrophe’ as cases surge on 2021-01-02 12:02 (#5CAJT) Occupancy rate of intensive care units jumps to 90 percent after authorities relax curfew ahead of holiday season.
Niger presidential election heads to February runoff on 2021-01-02 11:34 (#5CAHX) Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum to face ex-President Mahamane Ousmane in runoff, according to provisional results.
Ex-India cricket captain Ganguly ‘stable’ after heart operation on 2021-01-02 11:15 (#5CAHY) The 48-year-old who also heads India's cricket board rushed to hospital in Kolkata after complaining of chest pain.
Thailand mulls tougher curbs amid fears of second COVID wave on 2021-01-02 10:33 (#5CAH3) Authorities suggest tighter restrictions on businesses and people's movements in 28 provinces including capital Bangkok.
Yemen wedding hall blast kills five women: Officials on 2021-01-02 10:33 (#5CAH4) Attack comes two days after at least 26 people were killed in blasts that rocked the airport in southern city of Aden.
Kazakhstan scraps death penalty after nearly 20-year moratorium on 2021-01-02 09:45 (#5CAG9) Kazakh president signs parliamentary ratification of document that commits countries to abolish capital punishment.
Algeria’s Tebboune signs new constitution into law on 2021-01-02 08:34 (#5CAFF) Algerian leader approves new charter after a November referendum that saw a record low voter turnout.
India holds COVID vaccine drills ahead of mass inoculation drive on 2021-01-02 08:32 (#5CAFG) Nationwide drills come day after government panel approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use.
A geneticist’s biggest challenge: Curing his own son on 2021-01-02 08:24 (#5CAFH) How renowned scientist Ron Davis is fighting to help his bedridden son, and why COVID patients may benefit.
Conspiracy theories in Armenia have put NGO work in danger on 2021-01-02 08:09 (#5C6TC) Hostility towards the West after the Nagorno-Karabakh war has taken a toll on Armenian nonprofit organisations.
Top Chinese diplomat says relations with US at ‘new crossroads’ on 2021-01-02 07:48 (#5CAEM) Ties between two nations have been strained amid disputes over trade, human rights and origin of COVID-19 pandemic.
Alarm in France as thousands attend illegal New Year rave party on 2021-01-02 07:45 (#5CAEN) Nearly 2,500 partygoers set up the rave after skirmishes with police, setting at least one police car on fire.
Lesbos: Europe’s ‘scapegoat’ on 2021-01-02 07:39 (#5C8T2) The Greek island’s residents discuss how years of hosting thousands of refugees and migrants have affected them.
OPEC+ meeting to decide oil production levels after a dismal 2020 on 2021-01-02 06:59 (#5CADQ) Meeting comes amid uptick in prices towards the end of last year despite markets remaining uncertain.
US judge rejects lawsuit against Pence over electoral count on 2021-01-02 06:34 (#5CADR) Republican's lawsuit sought to allow Pence to reject Electoral College votes for Biden when Congress meets on January 6.
Australia’s NSW told to mask up, as cluster of COVID cases grows on 2021-01-02 04:19 (#5CACE) New South Wales government also moves to close clubs and restrict size of gatherings.
‘Cheap trick’: China rebuffs Taiwan’s latest offer for talks on 2021-01-02 02:52 (#5CAB6) Beijing maintains tough stance despite olive branch from Taiwan's president in New Year speech.
Japan’s Suga insists delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021 on 2021-01-02 02:35 (#5CAB7) Prime minister says games will be a celebration of unity even as surging cases fuel state of emergency calls.
Peru farmworkers lift roadblock as gov’t talks begin on 2021-01-02 00:24 (#5CA9J) Three people in Peru were killed this week in clashes with police at workers' protests demanding higher wages.
US appeals court reverses order to delay woman’s execution on 2021-01-01 23:56 (#5CA8M) Decision allows for future hearings to decide the fate of the only woman on US federal death row, Lisa Montgomery.
Trump administration adds Cuban bank to US restricted list on 2021-01-01 20:43 (#5CA4R) Cuban foreign minister rejects the move as a 'punitive measure' that aims to tighten the US blockade against Cuba.
Is Africa ready for a free-trade zone? on 2021-01-01 19:51 (#5CA3D) The African Continental Free Trade Area brings together the continent's multitrillion-dollar economy into one bloc.
Iran tells IAEA it plans to enrich uranium to up to 20 percent on 2021-01-01 19:39 (#5CA3E) IAEA says Iran informed the agency of the move that will take place at the Fordow plant.
Yellen earned millions in speaking fees from Wall St, tech firms on 2021-01-01 19:36 (#5CA3F) Yellen earned more than $7m in speaking fees from firms including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Google.
In blow to Trump, US Congress overrides defence bill veto on 2021-01-01 19:35 (#5CA3G) Senate vote on Friday enacts into law $740bn defence spending legislation to which President Donald Trump had objected.