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Japan's female Olympics minister replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after making sexist comments.

For some, Bitcoin rally is a symptom of the speculative frenzy due to ultra-low interest rates, other stimulus measures.

Researchers find South African COVID variant could reduce Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine antibody protection by two-thirds.

The pandemic presents us with a great opportunity to do away with the destructive mass tourism industry.

Millions of Texas residents suffer water and power cuts as sustained cold snap enters its sixth day.

Protesters accuse China of backing Myanmar generals, but analysts say Beijing does not favour a return to military rule.

Turkey's president says a plan on reopening cafes and restaurants, shut down for months, is to be announced soon.

Arrests stepped up as protesters pour onto streets in opposition to the coup and civil servants go on strike.

After losing his job as a line cook at a New York City restaurant, Pablo Batista threw himself into the stock market.

Scientists sequenced DNA from the teeth of mammoths discovered in Siberia in the 1970s.

Possibility of Western sanctions leaves foreign entrepreneurs in Myanmar worried about their future prospects.

Outrage as Facebook salvo against 'pay for news' plan leaves pages of news companies, essential services dark.

Massachusetts giving vaccine priority to elderly residents' aides fuels frustrations of those still waiting for jabs.

East Timor independence hero criticised for meeting Richard Daschbach ahead of priest's trial for child sex abuse.

US president and Israeli PM discussed regional issues, including Iran and recent diplomatic normalisation deals.

US has never made headway in discussions on how to compensate Black people for more than 200 years of slavery.

Keith Gill is accused of misrepresenting himself as an amateur investor and profiting by inflating GameStop's price.

Colombia kicks off plan to immunise 35.2 million people with vaccines acquired through the COVAX mechanism.

North Korean intelligence agents charged with $1.3bn in cyber-heists, extortion, malware and phishing schemes.

In a crater left by an ancient lake, the Perseverance rover will hunt for traces of microbial life.

The Permian Basin is worst affected, with output down between 65 percent and 80 percent from normal levels.

Guterres urges rich nations to lead global COVID inoculation effort as 130 countries have not yet received single dose.

German leader calls for diplomatic solution in call with Iran's president, who insists on ending of US sanctions.

Clashes took place in Salamat province where farmers were attacked when they encountered a roadblock.

Debates about who is a 'real New Yorker' tend to erase New York's working class, immigrant residents.

One of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, the controversial Limbaugh succumbs to lung cancer.

Officials said the US is now vaccinating 1.7 million Americans per day, up from less than one million last month.

The highest-paid women earned 84.6 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, up from 81.5 cents in 2015, data shows.

Local airlines must outline a plan and address concerns before flying the Max in Emirati airspace, authorities said.

Many say they are only now realising the extent of the army's crackdown on ethnic minorities including the Rohingya.

Images show glowing lava flows and dramatic rose-coloured plume of ashes above summit of Europe's most active volcano.

In its heyday in the 1980s, the Trump Plaza casino was a playground for the rich and famous.

The government critic is accused of several crimes, including terrorism, and could face 25 years in prison if convicted.

Critics denounce trip as a 'guided tour' and an attempt by the BJP government to project a 'sense of normalcy'.

European Court of Human Rights rules that Russia should release the Kremlin critic from jail, citing risks to his life.

Seifert criticises the clubs believed to be behind an effort to establish a breakaway European Super League.

Inflation remains in focus as some analysts worry Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus could overheat the economy.

United States retail sales surged 5.3 percent in January, surpassing analysts' expectations.

Winter weather has also shut down Texas energy producers and halted ship traffic out of Houston's seaport.

Healthcare workers, gov't officials first to receive vaccine as part of observational study to start inoculation drive.

Two Syrians should be released in return for a young Israeli woman in swap mediated by Russia.

Naples does not have a Muslim cemetery and with travel restrictions, transporting bodies has become more challenging.

Journalist Priya Ramani acquitted in the defamation case filed by former minister MJ Akbar.

Reporters and Al Jazeera’s acting director general accused of 'tarnishing image of Bangladesh's government and state'.

The video-game industry has been long favoured by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Images of Rihanna's lingerie photoshoot while wearing a pendant of Ganesha have caused a furore in India.

Seif Sharif Hamad, 77, had been undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in a Dar-es-Salaam hospital when he died.

Rocket barrage launched from inside Iraq's Kurdish region raises questions about who is responsible.

As part of a government-backed 'human challenge' study, up to 90 young people will be exposed to the coronavirus.

Japan will pay $1.9bn in coming year for the 55,000 US troops based there after Trump sought to quadruple payment.