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State Dept. watchdog says Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules
The State Department's internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands
 "State Dept. watchdog says Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules")
After outcry, White House says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees
 "After outcry, White House says Biden will lift refugee cap in May")
At least 40 civilian casualties in central Yemen in March alone, says UN
The ongoing battle between Yemen's Houthi rebels and government forces in the central province of Marib has caused 40 civilian casualties in March alone, the U.N. refugee agency said Friday
 "At least 40 civilian casualties in central Yemen in March alone, says UN")
US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown
The US will likely increase its troop presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill President Joe Biden's order to withdraw all forces from the country
 "US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown")
UN Security Council agrees to deploy cease-fire monitors in Libya
International monitors will watch over a nearly six-month-old cease-fire agreement in Libya, the U.N. Security Council decided in a vote announced Friday
 "UN Security Council agrees to deploy cease-fire monitors in Libya")
Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba
Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution
 "Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba")
Mercedes one-two in practice at Imola, problems for Red Bull
Mercedes topped both practice sessions for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as Red Bull endured a torrid day on Friday.
 "Mercedes one-two in practice at Imola, problems for Red Bull")
Football: Seville could fill in for Bilbao to host Euro 2020 games
The Spanish soccer federation has offered Seville as an alternative host city for this year's European Championship if UEFA rules out using Bilbao as planned
 "Football: Seville could fill in for Bilbao to host Euro 2020 games")
Turkey's central bank to ban cryptocurrencies for buying goods, services
Turkey's central bank is banning the use of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in payments for goods and services
 "Turkey's central bank to ban cryptocurrencies for buying goods, services")
South Korean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military
A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with Myanmar following criticism that its business has benefited military leaders who have suppressed pro-democracy protests
 "South Korean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military")
Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge spreads
Japan is set to raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo's three neighbouring prefectures and a forth area in central Japan to allow tougher measures as a more contagious coronavirus variant spreads
 "Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge spreads")
US opens more distance in worldwide race to protect against coronavirus
The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a race to protect the population against Covid-19
 "US opens more distance in worldwide race to protect against coronavirus")
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking federal agencies
The Biden administration announced that the US is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people
 "US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking federal agencies")
China to sentence 7 Hong Kong democracy advocates involved in protests
Seven of Hong Kong's leading pro-democracy advocates are expected to be sentenced on Friday for organizing a march during the 2019 anti-government protests
 "China to sentence 7 Hong Kong democracy advocates involved in protests")
Japan's PM Suga arrives in US for talks with Biden, China top agenda
The talks are meant to show the strength of the two nations' security alliance at a time when both are concerned with China's growing economic and military clout
 "Japan's PM Suga arrives in US for talks with Biden, China top agenda")
No room for error: Atletico Madrid must beat Eibar to keep lead
On the schedule, a home match against Eibar is easy to overlook.
 "No room for error: Atletico Madrid must beat Eibar to keep lead")
France hits unwanted milestone, records over 100,000 coronavirus deaths
France became the third country in Europe after the UK and Italy to reach the unwanted milestone of 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths as new infections and deaths surged due to virus variants.
 "France hits unwanted milestone, records over 100,000 coronavirus deaths")
Manchester City star Foden on course to reach status of Mbappe, Haaland
Phil Foden had just finished his latest post-match chat with Erling Haaland when a message from the Manchester City forward's Twitter account made its way to another of the world's top soccer players.
 "Manchester City star Foden on course to reach status of Mbappe, Haaland")
Iran finalises deal to purchase 60 million Covid-19 vaccines from Russia
Iran has finalised a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Thursday.
 "Iran finalises deal to purchase 60 million Covid-19 vaccines from Russia")
Officials say Tokyo Olympics cancellation, no fans still an option
Two officials in Japan's ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics