Belarus jails 2 reporters for coverage of anti-government protest
Journalism advocacy group calls for global response to "clear attack on press freedom," as opposition leader lauds reporters' bravery and vows Lukashenko "can't break us."
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South Africa strain shows risk of unequal COVID "Vaccine Apartheid"
Experts warn that unless vaccines are rolled out in a timely fashion globally, the virus will continue to mutate, and that poses a risk to us all.
Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in Australian Open semifinals
Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short.
Facebook blocks Australian access to news
Australians won't be able to view or share news on the social media platform.
Woman is named Tokyo Olympics chief in something of a breakthrough
Seiko Hashimoto, 56, replaces Yoshiro Mori, 83, after he made sexist remarks. Women are still rare in boardrooms and positions of political power in Japan.
Democrats unveil Biden-backed immigration overhaul bill
The plan would allow millions of immigrants living in the country without authorization to obtain legal status.
Dozens arrested as rapper's jailing over tweets sparks fury in Spain
Almost 50 people arrested and dozens injured as police and protesters clash for 2nd night in battle over free speech.
"We have to go": Climate change drives migration from Central America
"There is no employment, there is nothing," said a father of three from Honduras whose home was destroyed by hurricanes. "It hurts me to leave, but I believe I have to."
U.N. to speak to UAE about missing Princess Latifa
In videos recorded on a phone in secret over several months, the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she is being "held hostage."
Researchers recover 1-million-year-old mammoth DNA
Until now, the oldest DNA ever recovered belonged to a horse, dating from 780,000 to 560,000 years ago.
Europe's top human rights court demands Russia release Alexey Navalny
Navalny was arrested last month upon returning from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from a nerve-agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
Prince Philip admitted to hospital after feeling unwell
It said the admission is "a precautionary measure" on the advice of Philip's doctor and that the senior royal is expected to remain in hospital for a few days of "observation and rest."
Olympic swimming medalist accused of running drug ring
Police arrested Scott Miller and another man after finding methylamphetamine concealed in eight candles, a police statement said.
Gunmen kidnap "'hundreds" of schoolboys in Nigeria, sources say
One student was killed, some escaped. The abductors are thought to belong to a criminal gang. Troops were searching for the victims, who were brought to a nearby forest.
Japan finally begins COVID vaccinations amid worries over Olympics
About 80% of those polled in recent media surveys support cancellation or further postponement of the Olympics because of the virus worries.
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