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Swiss agree to outlaw facial coverings in 'burqa ban' vote

Constitutional amendment proposed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party passes with 51.2%, with MP dubbing the facial covering 'a symbol of extreme, political Islam' which he says has no place in Switzerland

Reuters , 21:35 , 03.07.21

S.Africa's top judge ordered to apologize for pro-Israeli remarks

Judiciary panel says it found chief justice's remarks 'offending' and 'particularly aggravating' and called to 'unreservedly' retract statements after declaring his love and prayers for Israel

AFP , 22:39 , 03.04.21

Swedish police probing knife attack as possible 'terror crime'

At least eight wounded when suspect attacked people in the small town of Vetlanda; suspected attacker arrested and hospitalized after being shot; PM Lofven condemns incident, says domestic security agency also working on case

News Agencies , 22:14 , 03.03.21

Former French president Sarkozy sentenced to jail over corruption charges

Prosecutors persuade the judges that Sarkozy had offered to secure a plum job in Monaco for top judge in return for confidential information about an inquiry into allegations that he had accepted illegal payments for his 2007 presidential campaign

Reuters , 15:57 , 03.01.21

EU mulls vaccination passports to resurrect tourism after COVID-19

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines now gathering pace, some governments are pushing for quick adoption of an EU-wide certificate for those already inoculated so that people can travel again

Reuters , 23:47 , 02.24.21

Bells toll for lives lost as U.S. reaches 500,000 COVID deaths

Honoring the dead, POTUS Biden orders U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff on public buildings and grounds until sunset on Friday; Fauci says pandemic is worst thing to happen in over 100 years

Reuters , 06:42 , 02.23.21

Blinken: U.S. seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran

Top U.S. diplomat says committed to ensuring Tehran never acquires nuclear arms, will address other areas of concern, including Islamic Republic's destabilizing regional behavior and ballistic missile development and proliferation

Reuters , 16:58 , 02.22.21

Blinken: 'The path to diplomacy is open right now' with Iran

Speaking to National Public Radio the Secretary of State says that U.S. President Joe Biden’s public stance clear, if Iran resumes compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal the United States would do so as well

Reuters , 07:01 , 02.17.21

French Assembly passes bill aiming to curb Islamism

Legislation, which did not single out a particular religion, is set to crack down on practices such as forced marriage and virginity tests, as well as impose tough measures on religious associations and non-mainstream schooling

Reuters , 21:29 , 02.16.21

France to vote on 'anti-extremism' bill to tackle radical Islamism

Controversial legislation said to breach religious freedom and criticized as 'heavy handed' by US envoy on religious freedom last year, was prompted by the murder of school teacher Samuel Paty last October after showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed

AFP , 14:15 , 02.16.21

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Ex-president expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation in Florida to exact revenge on 7 GOP senators who voted to convict him in the Senate trial and resume friendly media interviews after weeks of silence

Associated Press , 09:08 , 02.15.21

With Trump impeachment trial over, wary Washington seeks to move forward

Lawmakers focus on President Biden's political agenda after Trump's contentious acquittal on charges of inciting Capitol riot but disagreements over the proceedings are likely to linger

Reuters , 17:12 , 02.14.21

Acquitted again by Senate, Trump still a powerful force in Republican politics

With only 7 Republicans voting for conviction, it highlights just how powerful a grip he has on the party he remade in his image, with strategists saying the RNC won't be able to win elections without Trump supporters anytime soon

Reuters , 09:02 , 02.14.21

U.S. Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

Chamber votes 57-43 to convict, short of 2/3 majority needed; seven GOP senators vote in favor of conviction; Trump is only the third president ever to be impeached by the House of Representatives, as well as the first to be impeached twice

Reuters , 23:04 , 02.13.21

Dems to focus on 'terrible toll' of Capitol riot in Trump trial

House managers prosecuting impeachment case in Senate to illustrate former president's 'role in assembling, inciting and inflaming insurrectionists,' aide says, as well as center on Trump's 'lack of remorse' during and following Jan. 6 siege

Reuters , 20:15 , 02.11.21

Socially-distanced Iran marks 1979 revolution on wheels

State TV shows cars, motorcycles and bicycles moving through dozens of locations where normally tens of thousands of people march at annual event; participants wave national flags, signs reading 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel'

Reuters , 18:09 , 02.10.21

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

Trump's lawyers insist he is not guilty, and his fiery words just figures of speech, asserting he cannot be convicted as a former president; Senators ruled that impeaching a president after he leaves office is constitutionally permissible

Associated Press , 07:59 , 02.10.21

Graphic video of Capitol attack opens Trump's historic impeachment trial

100-seat Senate set to decide whether ex-president is responsible for the violent insurrection on Jan.6, which saw 5 dead; proceedings expected to last at least a week and could be extended further

Reuters , 22:27 , 02.09.21

Iran and North Korea continue missile cooperation, UN warns

Report also says Pyongyang is continuing to violate various nuclear resolutions, includes denial from Tehran, which said findings were based on 'false information and fabricated data'

AFP , 11:22 , 02.09.21

U.S. moves to rejoin UN rights council, reversing Trump anew

To the dismay of pro-Israel lobby, Biden administration set to announce it will return as an observer to the Geneva-based body, after Trump quit it citing ongoing bias against Jerusalem and human rights abuses of some of its member states

Associated Press , 10:41 , 02.08.21

U.S.: Too early to accept Iran offer on nuclear deal revival

State Department spokesperson tells reporters that White House consulting with partners and Congress before reaching the point of engaging directly with the Iranians and willingness to entertain any sort of proposal

News agencies , 08:30 , 02.03.21

Capt. Sir Tom Moore, UK veteran who walked for NHS, dies at 100

Moore, who captured the hearts of the British nation after raising millions of pounds for the National Health Service by walking laps around his backyard, passes away after testing positive for COVID-19

Associated Press , 21:00 , 02.02.21

Iran 'months away' from nuclear weapon, Blinken says

Top U.S. diplomat says nuclear breakthrough could be only 'matter of weeks' if Tehran continues lifting restraints sanctioned in 2015 nuclear deal, criticizes Russia's crackdown on protesters supporting jailed opposition leader Navalny

Reuters , 22:01 , 02.01.21

Lawmakers debate bill to rout out radical Islam in France

Bill, headed for 2 weeks of debates in the lower house, reflects a priority for Macron, who in his October speech painted a dark picture of a perverse version of Islam, making inroads and creating a 'counter society' in France

Associated Press , 13:48 , 02.01.21

Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Claiming fraud after Aung San Suu Kyi party's land slide victory in November, military disrupts phone and internet access as tanks deployed to some streets in capital aimed at preventing new parliament from convening; Biden White House issues condemnation

Reuters , 06:54 , 02.01.21

WHO team visit Wuhan market to investigate origins of first Covid-19 outbreak

Delayed by China and weighed down by political baggage, investigative mission has a permit to explore how virus jumped from animals to humans; team members would be limited to visits organized by Chinese hosts, would not have contact with community members

Reuters , 12:40 , 01.31.21

Pakistan court frees Islamist convicted of beheading U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl

Panel of three judges acquits main suspect in 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter; Pearl family lawyer calls court decision 'a travesty of justice'

Reuters , 12:44 , 01.28.21

Bernie's much-memed mittens merch makes $1.8 million for charity

Image of Vermont senator clad in parka and hand-made wool gloves at Biden's inauguration has exploded into social media phenomenon, inspiring him to sell his own merchandise to raise money for good causes

Associated Press , 22:43 , 01.27.21

U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee Blinken as secretary of state

Confirmation hearing of longtime confidant of incoming POTUS went smoothly in 100-strong Senate, being approved 78-22, with with both Democrats and Republicans offering praise

Reuters , 22:45 , 01.26.21

U.S. House Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate

The Senate is expected to start a trial on Feb. 9 on the article of impeachment against Trump with 100 senators due to serve as jurors in proceedings that could result in Trump's disqualification from ever again serving as president

Reuters , 07:57 , 01.26.21

Trump lawyer Giuliani faces $1.3 bln lawsuit over 'big lie' election fraud claims

Denver-based company Dominion Voting Systems Inc files similar suit against campaign lawyer Sidney Powell; senior employee says he has been driven into hiding because of death threats from Trump supporters

Reuters , 19:40 , 01.25.21

World leaders laud U.S. return to climate fight under Biden

Statesmen welcome incoming POTUS' decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord, reversing a key Trump policy in the first hours of his presidency, pledge to work in tandem to tackle climate change

Associated Press , 19:19 , 01.21.21

Biden to tackle coronavirus pandemic on first full day in White House

Newly inaugurated president set to increase vaccine availability and supply, make face masks mandatory at airports and some public transportation as well as halt U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization

Reuters , 12:42 , 01.21.21

World hopes for renewed cooperation under new U.S. president

In Europe, close allies finally see chance to come in out of the cold after strained security and economic ties with Trump, while across globe chance to repair frayed alliances and work together on problems extending beyond borders carry the day

Associated Press , 00:18 , 01.21.21

Biden inaugural signals pivot to civility in post-Trump era

Four years after Donald Trump's dark portrayal of 'American carnage,' the 46th president sets out his intent on the same platform of the flag-bedecked Capitol to write 'an American story of hope', accompanied by poetry, trumpets and song

Associated Press , 23:43 , 01.20.21

With an embrace, Biden enters White House for first time as president

46th president and first lady walk through a military cordon lining White House driveway with the flags of U.S. states after brief stroll with entire family for final stretch of journey from Capitol; new commander in chief set to get to work at once

News Agencies , 23:21 , 01.20.21

Indian village cheers for Harris as she becomes U.S. vice president

Groups of women in bright saris and men wearing white dhoti pants watch inauguration live in Thulasendrapuram, where Harris' grandfather was born, as reporters broadcast the villagers' celebrations to millions of Indians

Associated Press , 20:34 , 01.20.21

Biden becomes the 46th U.S. president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

'The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded,' the new president says. 'We've learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile'; Harris makes history as first woman vice president

News Agencies , 19:36 , 01.20.21

Joe Biden being sworn in as 46th president of United States

Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman to become American vice president as inauguration unfolds at Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago, encircled by security forces, and devoid of crowds due to pandemic

Associated Press , 17:21 , 01.20.21

Trump leaves Washington with fist pump, vows he won't disappear

Republican who lost his party the presidency, both chambers of Congress heads for Florida instead of attending Biden inauguration; will be forever remembered for final major act of his presidency: inciting insurrection at Capitol that left five dead

Associated Press , 15:53 , 01.20.21

Massive security phalanx aims to shield Biden inauguration from threats

Security experts say few signs of organized plot to disrupt oath appear, but the threat of 'lone wolf' attacks, or violence carried out by radicalized individuals, is still a concern after Capitol riots on Jan. 6

Reuters , 15:06 , 01.20.21

Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to become the first openly transgender federal official; 'We need to get people through this pandemic no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,' says Biden

Associated Press , 18:30 , 01.19.21

Woman arrested for theft of Pelosi's laptop during Capitol riot

Former lover who alerted the FBI to Riley Williams' her identity says she intended to send the computer to friend in Russia who planned to sell it on to Kremlin, but plan fell through and she either still has device or destroyed it

Associated Press , 14:57 , 01.19.21

Washington a 'ghost town with soldiers' ahead of Biden inauguration

After deadly assault on the Capitol by pro-Trump mob, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says that law enforcement officials had no choice but to ramp up security ahead of Jan. 20 ceremony already hampered by COVID-19 restrictions

Reuters , 14:11 , 01.19.21

Woman tries to sell Pelosi's PC to Russians, ex tips FBI

According to affidavit, Riley June Williams accused of unlawfully breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, intended to send the device to a friend in Russia, who then planned to sell it to SVR, the country's foreign intelligence service

Reuters , 23:32 , 01.18.21

Fearing insider threat, FBI vetting National Guard troops for Biden inauguration

Move underscores fears that some in 25,000-strong force assigned to protect D.C. in coming days could present threat to the incoming president, other VIPs in attendance; two National Guard members already arrested over Capitol assault

Associated Press , 11:40 , 01.18.21

U.S. state capitols, Washington on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests

In a nod to both the coronavirus pandemic as well as security concerns, festivities around Biden's inauguration will largely be held online, though the president-elect still plans to be sworn in and deliver his inaugural address at the Capitol

Reuters , 08:38 , 01.17.21

Enduring 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone

Trump, who has previously dominated the national discourse, now stands as the only president to be charged twice with a high crime or misdemeanor following the storming of the Capitol

Associated Press , 11:49 , 01.14.21

U.S. House votes to impeach Trump after Capitol riot

Democratic-controlled chamber votes 232-197 in favor of impeachment over an incident that saw a Trump mob storm the Capitol that left 5 dead; Trump becomes the first president to be impeached by the House twice

Reuters , 23:35 , 01.13.21

U.S. House begins debate on impeaching Trump for his role in Capitol assault

At least five Republicans have said they would join Democrats in voting to formally charge president from their own party with inciting an insurrection, seven days before he leaves office and President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in

Reuters , 17:13 , 01.13.21

World warily watches America's postelection aftershocks

Internal U.S. State Department memo warns diplomats will have tougher job promoting democracy around the world, stating it is imperative to show world that no one, not even the president is above the law after U.S. capacity to fight for democracy tarnished by Trump and his supporters

Associated Press , 10:18 , 01.13.21

YouTube suspends Trump's channel after violating policy on inciting violence

Following similar action by Facebook and Twitter, Google-owned online video sharing platform prevents Republican president's channel from uploading new videos or livestreams for a minimum of seven days, which it says may be extended

Reuters, Ynet , 08:14 , 01.13.21

Facebook has no plans to lift Trump ban, Sandberg says

Asked why it did not take prior actions against other populist world leaders, who likewise have been accused of inciting violence online, social media giant's operations chief says company policies would apply globally

Reuters , 12:12 , 01.12.21

Dems speed ahead with drive to impeach Trump after Capitol siege

Democratic lawmakers say impeachment process will proceed unless Pence and cabinet agree to oust Republican president by invoking 25th Amendment, declare him incapable of executing the duties of his office

Reuters , 10:24 , 01.12.21

House preps impeachment; GOP blocks ouster-by-Cabinet call

Democrats in the House are pushing VP Pence and Cabinet to oust Trump, after he encouraged a protest march that turned into a mob that ransacked the U.S. Capitol

Associated Press , 21:07 , 01.11.21

Biden taps veteran diplomat, Iran negotiator as CIA head

U.S. president-elect hails William Burns as 'exemplary diplomat with decades of experience'; Russian and Arabic speaker is specialist on Moscow and Mideast and led secret talks for Obama that paved way to 2015 Iranian nuclear deal

Reuters , 20:33 , 01.11.21

Fanatical Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover, records show

Despite right-wing claims, the insurrectionist mob that stormed the American seat of government overwhelmingly included GOP officials and political donors, far-right militants, white supremacists, and QAnon conspiracy theorists

Associated Press , 15:18 , 01.11.21

Top Republican says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Toomey does not say whether he would vote to remove president from office; opposition to president growing in his own party as Pelosi says 'there must be recognition that this desecration [at the Capitol] was instigated by the president'

Associated Press , 11:48 , 01.10.21

Trump finally concedes -- amid talk of ouster from office

Trump's statement is a complete reversal from the one he put out just 24 hours earlier in which he said to the violent mob, 'We love you. You're very special' sparking a firestorm of criticism while talk of invoking the 25th Amendment or alternatively impeaching his again, persists

Associated Press , 06:21 , 01.08.21

After Capitol violence, Trump faces calls for removal and staff exodus

Top Congress Democrats call on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office after his supporters stormed U.S. Capitol

Reuters , 23:04 , 01.07.21