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Read MoreThe UN secretary general says the coup is “unacceptable” and pledges international pressure.The UN secretary general says the coup is “unacceptable” and pledges international pressure.

Read More YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected civilian government and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the ousted government had commonly made public…

Read More YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected civilian government and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the ousted government had commonly made public…

Read MoreCricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government’s stand on social media.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government’s stand on social media.

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Read MoreCarrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.Carrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.

Read MoreTwo leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.

Read More Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has shared a “tool kit” with tips and talking points for backers of India’s farmer protests, stoking a wave of backlash and accusations she aided a foreign plot to destabilize the country. Thunberg took to Twitter on Wednesday with a lengthy document – apparently created by activists but…

Read MoreYoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, said women “have difficulty” speaking concisely.Yoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, said women “have difficulty” speaking concisely.

Read More The biggest star known to man is 1,700 times larger than the sun! View Entire Post › The biggest star known to man is 1,700 times larger than the sun!View Entire Post ›

Read MoreUK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.UK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.

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Read MoreThe global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to a person with knowledge of the dealThe global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to…

Read More NEW YORK — In 1995, few could imagine that the modest online bookstore built by Jeff Bezos would turn into a $1.7 trillion behemoth that sells everything from diapers to sofas, produces movies, owns a grocery chain and provides cloud computing services to businesses all over the globe. Amazon has become all of…

Read More “Do you want to be famous?” This is the question, posed in an open casting call, that drew thousands of young people to audition for a role in HBO’s Fake Famous. (Never mind that it is also the implied question of virtually every open casting call.) Framed, like many of the most exploitative…

Read More The social media company is refusing an order to take down accounts the government wants gone. View Entire Post › The social media company is refusing an order to take down accounts the government wants gone.View Entire Post ›

Read More Move signals new administration’s defence of federal civil rights protections Move signals new administration’s defence of federal civil rights protections

Read More But difficulties convincing some groups to get their shots point to big challenges that lie ahead for other nations — especially the US. View Entire Post › But difficulties convincing some groups to get their shots point to big challenges that lie ahead for other nations — especially the US.View Entire Post ›

Read More Bipartisan nomination praises protesters’ ‘bravery and determination that have inspired the world’ US lawmakers have nominated Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement for the Nobel peace prize, calling the campaigners a global inspiration in the face of a crackdown by Beijing. In a letter to the Nobel committee released on Wednesday, nine lawmakers across party…

Read More Canada to receive significant doses from Covax fund meant to ensure access for poor countries; Chile and New Zealand to also receive above-average Covax doses UK passes 10m Covid vaccination milestone GSK and CureVac sign deal to develop multi-variant vaccine Canada takes Covax vaccines despite side deals See all our coronavirus coverage 1.16am…

Read MoreThe Kremlin’s tough tactics could backfire, with the opposition leader’s jail term fuelling protests.The Kremlin’s tough tactics could backfire, with the opposition leader’s jail term fuelling protests.

Read MoreMigrant farm workers, many from South East Asian countries, are living in squalid conditions just outside Seoul, one of Asia’s wealthiest capitals.Migrant farm workers, many from South East Asian countries, are living in squalid conditions just outside Seoul, one of Asia’s wealthiest capitals.

Read MoreDemocrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.Democrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.

Read More US climate czar John Kerry defended his choice of taking a private jet to Iceland to receive an environmental award in 2019, pointing to his importance in the battle against carbon and suggesting that he had no other options. “If you offset your carbon, it’s the only choice for somebody like me who…

Read More Authorities also want $2 million bond raised by $200,000 after he failed to update his address Authorities also want $2 million bond raised by $200,000 after he failed to update his address

Read More The Justice Department is considering whether members of far-right groups involved in the storming of the Capitol on 6 January can be charged under federal laws usually used against people involved in organised crime. The Justice Department is considering whether members of far-right groups involved in the storming of the Capitol on 6…

Read More People in Melbourne urged to get tested for coronavirus as the positive case throws tennis tournament preparations into chaos. Follow the latest news, live • Australian Open hotel worker positive for Covid • Victoria Covid hotspots•WA Covid restrictions explained; WA hotspot locations• Labor urges Facebook to act against Craig Kelly’s ‘harmful’ content• Follow…

Read MoreThe government notes the far-right group’s role in the US Capitol riot in Washington last month.The government notes the far-right group’s role in the US Capitol riot in Washington last month.

Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene’s remarks were offensive but came before she was elected, a party leader says.Marjorie Taylor Greene’s remarks were offensive but came before she was elected, a party leader says.

Read MoreCBS News asked the White House if a similar move might happen in the U.S.CBS News asked the White House if a similar move might happen in the U.S.

Read MoreThe Biden administration says this is ‘just the beginning’ of its push to speed the pace of vaccinations.The Biden administration says this is ‘just the beginning’ of its push to speed the pace of vaccinations.

Read More Syrian air defenses responded to an Israeli missile attack near al-Quneitra, according to reports in the country’s state media. The missile strikes were launched late on Wednesday night around al-Quneitra, a city south of Damascus and just outside the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Footage circulating online purported to…

Read More Scientists sent by the World Health Organization are wrapping up a visit to Wuhan, China. They were investigating how the coronavirus began, but it’s not clear how much they were able to find. Scientists sent by the World Health Organization are wrapping up a visit to Wuhan, China. They were investigating how the…

Read More The erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy by China is forcing its citizens to decide between escaping or taking a stand, writes Brian McGleenon The erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy by China is forcing its citizens to decide between escaping or taking a stand, writes Brian McGleenon

Read More It’s the latest fallout from the widening scandal around congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial comments It’s the latest fallout from the widening scandal around congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial comments