Democrats to show new graphic video of Capitol assault in Trump trial

Democrats on Wednesday aimed to show how Donald Trump laid the groundwork for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol by falsely claiming the election was stolen as they opened their case charging the former president with inciting insurrection.

German lockdown talks: Extension likely but differences remain

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to meet with the country’s 16 state premiers on Wednesday to discuss how to proceed in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

EU executive chief admits errors in bloc’s Covid-19 vaccine strategy

After weeks of criticism and delivery setbacks, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged mistakes in the bloc’s Covid-19 vaccination strategy in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Myanmar police use live ammunition against protesters, one woman shot

A protester in Myanmar was in a critical condition on Tuesday after she was shot by police during a protest, a doctor told local media, as the regime resorted to violence in a bid to stamp out an uprising against last week’s military coup.

Myanmar police warn protesters to disperse, general repeats pledge of new election

Myanmar’s new military leader said on Monday the ruling junta would hold a fresh election and hand power to the winner, saying that campaigning in a vote last November had not been fair.

Britain pushes forward with AstraZeneca vaccine despite doubts

Britain will continue to administer the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine despite a new study showing its limited effectiveness against the South African variant, the vaccine minister said.

Biden won’t lift sanctions to bring Iran to nuclear deal

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the US would not first lift sanctions on Iran in order to encourage Tehran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Glacier burst triggers massive flood in Uttarakhand, at least 150 feared dead

As many as 150 people were feared dead in northern India after a Himalayan glacier broke and swept away a hydroelectric dam on Sunday, with floods forcing the evacuation of villages downstream.

Protests sweep Myanmar to oppose coup, support Suu Kyi

Tens of thousands of people rallied across Myanmar on Sunday to denounce last week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in the biggest protests since the 2007 Saffron Revolution that helped lead to democratic reforms.

S.Korea eases curfew on businesses outside Seoul

South Korea on Saturday eased curfews on more than half a million restaurants and other businesses outside the capital Seoul, letting them stay open an hour later, amid a public backlash over tight curbs to contain COVID-19.

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters

Thousands of farmers in a politically important Indian state on Friday rallied in opposition to new agricultural laws, signalling growing support for a months-long campaign to have the government reforms scrapped.

U.S. House punishes Republican congresswoman over incendiary remarks

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of two high-profile committee assignments on Thursday, punishing the Republican congresswoman for incendiary remarks that included support for violence against Democrats.

US sends warship past Chinese-controlled S.China Sea islands

The US has sent the USS ‘John S. McCain’ past Chinese-controlled islands in the South China Sea as a show of strength in the first mission conducted since President Joe Biden took office.

World faces around 4,000 COVID-19 variants as Britain explores mixed vaccine shots

The world faces around 4,000 variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, prompting a race to improve vaccines, Britain said on Thursday, as researchers began to explore mixing doses of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca shots in a world first.

On road to ending pandemic More people vaccinated than total cases to date: Data

More people are now vaccinated against COVID-19 than have been infected by the virus that has swept the globe over the past year -a milestone on the road to ending the pandemic, based on data reported on Wednesday.

Aung San Suu Kyi charged after Myanmar army coup

Myanmar police have filed charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and she will be detained until Feb. 15 for investigations, according to a police document.

Iran won’t accept any changes to nuclear accord: Rouhani

Iran will not accept any changes to the nuclear accord signed in Vienna in 2015, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday.

EU threatens Myanmar’s military with sanctions after coup

The European Union has threatened Myanmar’s military with sanctions following its coup against the civilian government, echoing a warning by Washington.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Former US president Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a right-wing populist lawmaker from Estonia.

New U.S. transit mask rules ordered by Biden take effect

New rules took effect just before midnight Tuesday requiring millions of travelers in the United States to wear masks on airplanes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-share vehicles and in airports, stations, ports and other transit hubs.

After seizing power, Myanmar military promises new election in a year

Myanmar’s military on Monday pledged the country would hold fresh elections in one year, shortly after arresting de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and seizing power in a coup.

Israel extends nationwide coronavirus lockdown

Israel’s nationwide lockdown was extended Monday to contain the coronavirus which has continued to spread rapidly as the country presses ahead with an aggressive vaccination campaign.

Kremlin defends security forces after pro-Navalny protests

The Kremlin on Monday defended the behaviour of Russian security forces over the weekend during mass arrests of protesters attending rallies in support of jailed dissident Alexei Navalny.

Modi breaks silence on months long farm protests

India’s prime minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday protesters that stormed New Delhi’s Red Fort had caused “insult” to the country, his first public comments on a months-long farmers’ agitation that turned violent last week.

UK opens special visa route for HK to become citizens

Hong Kong residents can apply from Sunday for a new visa offering them an opportunity to become British citizens after Beijing’s imposition of a national security law in the Asian financial hub last year.

Fresh anti-government protests across Russia

A second weekend of unauthorized rallies across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny were under way on Sunday, with dozens of people reported detained in Moscow and elsewhere.

J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine 66% effective in large global trial

Johnson & Johnson said on Friday that its single-dose vaccine was 66% effective in preventing COVID-19 in a large global trial against multiple variants which will give health officials another weapon to tackle the coronavirus.

Portugal parliament approves law to legalise euthanasia

Portugal’s parliament voted on Friday to legalise euthanasia, with the country set to become the seventh in the world to allow terminally ill patients to seek assistance from a doctor to end their life. People aged over 18 will be allowed to request assistance in dying if they are terminally ill and suffering from “lasting” and “unbearable” pain - unless they are deemed not to be mentally fit to make such a decision.

Pakistan Court upholds acquittal in Daniel Pearl murder case

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Thursday upheld the acquittal and ordered the release of a British-born militant convicted of masterminding the kidnap and brutal murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by jihadists in 2002.

India says it contains spread of COVID-19, no new cases in fifth of country

India said on Thursday it had curbed an increase in COVID-19 infections, with a fifth of its districts reporting no new cases for a week, even as its immunisation campaign has covered 2.4 million people.