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Rights groups call for rapid release of COVID-19 vaccines for health workers as new analysis shows high global death toll.

Thai military denies it was involved in 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour' in order to influence public opinion.

While guns have fallen silent on the Line of Control, residents in villages along the volatile frontier remain fearful.

Almost one billion tons of food were wasted in 2019, most of it coming from homes, new UN report shows.

The woman's skeletal remains were found on a beach in northeastern Japan, which was devastated by the giant wave.

Four orangutans and five bonobos in US got two doses of an experimental vaccine originally designed for dogs and cats.

Oil prices rise after big producers promised to maintain supply curbs into April as global demand increases.

Doctor dies after bomb attached to rickshaw explodes while at least seven civilians shot and killed by group of gunmen.

UN chief Antonio Guterres leads call for Eritrean troops to leave but Security Council fails to reach consensus.

Expected 2021 growth rate is far below what economists are forecasting as Beijing aims for more sustainable development.

US vice president, Israeli PM say The Hague court has no jurisdiction over the issue as prosecutor pledges impartial probe.

Parliament's planned measures to 'improve' Hong Kong's electoral system are likely to further marginalise pro-democrats.

Women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during WW2 renew call for justice as memories come under attack.

This week Joe Biden’s reversal of Trump immigration policies took shape as asylum seekers crossed into the US.

The Congressional Budget Office warned that by 2051, US debt will skyrocket to 202% of GDP up from 102% this year.

An executive order from US President Joe Biden gave the green light to block the transfer indefinitely, Reuters reports.

With Vice President Harris breaking a tie vote, Senate begins work on $1.9 trillion spending package sought by Biden

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stopped short of offering steps to curb heightened volatility Thursday.

Donald Trump's policies encourage authoritarianism in Manama, rights groups say; want Biden to reset relations.

Heavy damage but no deaths after most powerful earthquake in 80 years struck central Greece.

Several states, including Texas and Mississippi, lifted mandates on mask wearing and eased restrictions on businesses.

The Hague-based tribunal opens an investigation into alleged war crimes in the Israeli occupied territories.

First confirmed protester death in clashes since Ousmane Sonko was detained on Wednesday for 'disturbing public order'.

Thomas Andrews urges the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo and economic sanctions on military rulers.

UN health agency will not publish an interim report on its recent mission to Chinese city of Wuhan, the WSJ reports.

A lieutenant general among the dead in army helicopter crash in southeast Turkey that left two others wounded.

Funds will expand government aid to small and minority-owned businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

The pontiff will visit the dwindling Christian communities in a country decimated by years of conflict.

The move affecting 250,000 doses reflects frustration within the bloc over the shortfall of promised vaccine deliveries.

Wasted food in 2019 was roughly equal to 23 million fully loaded 40-tonne trucks, according to UN research.

Despite criticism, Israeli leader says COVID-19 vaccination campaign has included Palestinian citizens of Israel.

Jacob Chansley says he 'regrets' January 6 participation as troops circle US Capitol amid plots of second insurrection.

Global benchmark Brent hit $67.45 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate rose to $64.58.

Cathie Wood's flagship exchange traded fund (ARKK) is caught up in the tech selloff on Wall Street.

Former US President Donald Trump’s administration had slapped tariffs on European goods worth $7.5bn.

Authorities in Egypt have targeted relatives of activists who live abroad in an attempt to further stifle dissent.

Former US president has declared war on fellow Republicans who are trying to distance their party from his influence.

A woman-led podcast explores what it means to be a man.

Today's strike by medical technicians in Oregon could be the beginning of a labour organising trend amid the pandemic.

Paramilitary groups temporarily pull support for 1998 Good Friday Agreement citing concern over Brexit trade disruption.

While jobless claims ticked up last week, the broader trend suggests the worst of winter is behind the jobs market.

Wage scales in Europe have long been shrouded in secrecy that has helped perpetuate gender inequality on the continent.

Amid an influx of migrants on the US-Mexico border, Biden’s team tries to tamp down political griping.

Khidirnazar Allakulov, who was held for almost one week, says the gov't refuses to allow an opposition movement to grow.

More than 60,000 people reported feeling the earthquake with 282 people describing the shaking as 'severe'.

Iran agrees to cooperate with international experts regarding uranium particles discovered at several of its sites.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's sentence ends on March 7, but her husband does not believe she will be back in the UK soon.

Tensions between longtime leader Yoweri Museveni and the US escalate amid continuing human rights violations in Uganda.

Months after officers barged into the home of Farid Hafez, who has still not been charged, he is being treated for PTSD.

Investigating how the coronavirus spread among Singapore’s migrant workers.