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Democratic wins could strengthen President-elect Biden's legislative push

Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn

Indonesian airliner carrying 62 people loses contact after takeoff

A Sriwijaya Air passenger jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers after taking off from Indonesia's capital on Saturday on a domestic flight, officials said.

French coronavirus vaccine rollout slowed by focus on elderly, red tape

While the German government is facing criticism for the perceived slow rollout, France made an even more leisurely start, at least in numerical terms

UK watchdog investigates Google's advertising data revamp proposals

Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google's plan to overhaul its ad data system

US modifies H-1B process; to prefer wage, skill over lottery system

The notification was published in the Federal Register. It would come into force in 60 days

Trump says won't attend Biden's inauguration ceremony on January 20

Trump offered no clues for how he would spend his final hours in the office.

WHO: Amid short supplies, Pfizer-BioNTech doses can be 6 weeks apart

WHO experts issued recommendations that the interval between administration of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus can be extended to up to six weeks

Easing dispute, UAE announces reopening of borders, airspace to Qatar

The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday that it would reopen its borders and airspace to Qatar after boycotting the tiny energy-rich country alongside its Gulf allies since 2017

US Capitol siege raises security concerns for Joe Biden's inaugural

The violent insurrection at the US Capitol is intensifying scrutiny over security at an inauguration ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden

US trade deficit jumps to $68.1 billion in November amid surge in imports

The US trade deficit jumped to USD 68.1 billion in November as a surge in imports overwhelmed a smaller increase in exports

Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area over virus spread

Japan has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic for Tokyo and three nearby areas as cases continued to surge

US Capitol insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

The insurrection at the US Capitol was both stunning and predictable

US violence in pictures: Chaos as Trump supporters storm Capital Hill

Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the US Capitol

Albert Roux, who influenced British dining habits like no other, dies

Roux died on Monday after being unwell for a while, his family said in a statement Wednesday. The family did not reveal the location or cause of death

European Union medical agency approves Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine

This gives the 27-nation bloc a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail in British court

Assange has been jailed in Britain since 2019 as he fights extradition to the United States

China criticises United States order against dealing with Chinese apps

China's government on Wednesday accused Washington of misusing national security as an excuse to hurt commercial competitors

Protesters backing Donald Trump roll into capital to cheer him on

President Donald Trump's supporters have descended on the the US capital to cheer his baseless claims of election fraud

European Union says it will redouble efforts to save Iran nuclear deal

Iran has started to enrich uranium to new levels

Jihadists in Niger kill at least 100 civilians in mounting violence

More than 100 civilians were killed in Niger over the weekend by extremists who attacked two villages