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Navalny Allies Push West For Sanctions Against Russia
Two allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny urged Western envoys to impose sanctions on senior Russian business and political figures, judges and security chiefs during a video call, Western diplomats said on Tuesday.
Coronavirus Testing Collapses In Myanmar After Military Coup
The number of cases found on Monday was just four compared with an average of 420 a day in the last week of January.
A Win Is A Win: '20 Australian Champ Kenin Gets By In 2 Sets
Sure, Sofia Kenin struggled in her first match as a defending champion at a Grand Slam tournament.
Absurd to Hold Him Responsible for US Capitol Riot, Says Trump Team on Eve of Impeachment Trial
US President Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump on January 20, weighed in Monday but declined to address whether Trump should be found guilty or denied the right to hold political office in the future.
Key Arguments By Trump's Lawyers Ahead Of Impeachment Trial
Former President Donald Trump stands trial before the Senate this week on an impeachment charge that accuses him of inciting the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
EXPLAINER: What's Ahead As Trump Impeachment Trial Begins
Former President Donald Trumps historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, forcing the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Austria Tries To Contain South African Variant Outbreak By Voluntary Means
Austria on Monday opted against placing the whole Alpine province of Tyrol under quarantine to contain an outbreak of the socalled South African variant of the coronavirus, instead urging the public not to go there unless they have to.
One In Six Russians More Negative On Putin After Navalny Palace Video - Poll
One in six Russian adults takes a dimmer view of President Vladimir Putin after watching a video investigation by jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny that links a luxury palace to the Russian leader, an opinion poll indicated on Monday.
EU Defends Foreign Policy Chief Over Russia Trip After Expulsions
The European Union's executive defended the bloc's top diplomat on Monday over a trip he made last week to Russia, which announced the expulsion of three EU diplomats while he was holding talks.
Britain, EU Seek Special Session Of U.N. Rights Forum On Myanmar Crisis
Britain and the European Union said on Monday they were requesting that a special session of the U.N. Human Rights Council be held to address the crisis in Myanmar, where the military seized power a week ago.
South Africa Halts AstraZeneca Vaccine After Shots Fail Against New Variant
South Africa halted Monday's planned rollout of AstraZeneca's COVID19 vaccinations after data showed it gave minimal protection against mild infection from one variant, stoking fears of a much longer catandmouse battle with the pathogen.
Hamas And Fatah Hold Egyptian-brokered Reconciliation Talks In Cairo
Leaders of rival Palestinian factions began Egyptianbrokered reconciliation talks in Cairo on Monday to try to heal longstanding internal divisions, ahead of planned Palestinian elections later this year.
Australian Journalist Formally Arrested In China On Suspicion Of Leaking Secrets
An Australian journalist who has been detained for nearly six months in China where she worked for a statetelevision channel has been formally arrested on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas, the two countries said on Monday.
Marvellous Medvedev Fires Russia To ATP Cup Win
Daniil Medvedev enjoyed the perfect Australian Open preparation as he fired Russia to victory in the $7.5 million ATP Cup with a dominant 64 62 win over Italy's Matteo Berrettini in Melbourne on Sunday.
ICC Ruling Brings Hope For Palestinians, Dismay For Israelis
Many Palestinians see a ruling by the International Criminal Court that it has jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories as a belated chance of justice for victims of Israeli attacks.
As Trump Prosecutor, Delegate Gets Her Say On Impeachment
Stacey Plaskett couldn't cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. But she can help prosecute him.