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US: Biden's national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests

The most controversial of the group may be Lloyd Austin, the recently retired Army general whom Biden selected to lead the Pentagon.

Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes parts of Argentina and Chile, no damage reported

The US Geological Survey said the quake on late Monday had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and its epicentre was 27.6 kilometres (17 miles) southwest of the town of Porcito

US: Schumer calls for speedy confirmation of Joe Biden's Cabinet picks

His comments were part of a broader push by Biden allies to encourage speedy confirmations of some of his top nominees

US: Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants on Day 1

The bill is set to be introduced after Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the legislation and granted anonymity to discuss it.

Joe Biden picks Rohit Chopra, Gensler for financial oversight roles

The pick comes as Democrats are eyeing ways to provide student loan relief to millions of Americans as part of a Covid-19 relief package

US: California officials urges stop to 300K vaccines after some fall ill

The state has recorded more than 33,600 deaths related to COVID-19

Pakistan: PM Imran Khan angry over reports Arnab Goswami knew about strike

Imran Khan took to Twitter to respond to Indian media reports of an exchange on the WhatsApp messaging service between popular Indian TV anchor Arnab Goswami and Partho Dasgupta

Andrea Pirlo's position precarious heading into Italian Super Cup

Rarely has a coach's job depended on the Italian Super Cup, but rarely has Juventus got off to a worse start to the season over the past decade.

Joe Biden, Harris take break from inaugural prep to mark MLK day

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were joining Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects on Monday

Angela Merkel, governors to meet amid fears over new coronavirus variants

Germany's infection rate has stabilized in recent days, indicating that existing restrictions may have been effective in bringing down the numbers

Messi facing lengthy suspension after lashing out in Super Cup defeat

Messi could be suspended for up to 12 games for the red card he received in the final minutes of his team's 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in Seville on Sunday

Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp

Biden was not participating in the rehearsal

President-elect Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US

President-elect Joe Biden will take the stage for his inaugural address at perhaps the most difficult starting point for a president

Judge orders Alexei Navalny to be remanded in custody for 30 days: Report

The ruling concluded an hours-long court hearing set up at a police precinct where the politician was held since his arrest at a Moscow airport Sunday

Israel trades Pfizer doses for medical data in Covid-19 vaccine blitz

Proponents say the deal could allow Israel to become the first country to vaccinate most of its population, while providing valuable research that could help the rest of the world

12 workers trapped week ago in China mine blast are alive: State media

The handwritten note said four of the workers were injured and that the condition of others was deteriorating because of a lack of fresh air and an influx of water

Aid effort intensifies after earthquake on Indonesian island killed 81

More rescuers and volunteers were deployed in the hardest-hit city of Mamuju and the neighboring district of Majene on Sulawesi island, where the magnitude 6.2 quake struck early Friday

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained after landing at Moscow airport

The prisons service said he would be held in custody until a court rules on his case. No date for a court appearance was immediately announced

Ahead of inauguration FBI vetting Guard troops amid fears of insider attack

The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection

Small numbers of right-wing protesters gather at fortified US capitols

Security was stepped up in recent days after the FBI warned of the potential for armed protests in Washington and at all 50 state capitol buildings ahead of President-elect Joe Biden''s inauguration