Myanmar protests strong in Mandalay after raids

Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month's coup despite overnight raids by security forces in the main city Yangon to crack down on protest leaders.

Pope bids farewell to top Shi'ite cleric

Pope Francis bid farewell to Top Shi'te Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani after he held a historic meeting with him on Saturday in a show of appeal for coexistence in a land torn by sectarianism and violence.

Thais demand release of protest leaders, defy ban

Hundreds of Thai demonstrators defied a public gathering ban on Saturday to demand the release of jailed protest leaders, part of a movement calling for a reform to the monarchy as well as the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha. Jayson..

Protesters practice shield formation before clashes

Protesters were seen in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, practicing shield formations in preparations for clashes with police on Saturday.

Frida Kahlo home reopens as Mexico eases lockdown

Frida Kahlo's home re-opened to visitors in Mexico City on Saturday after weeks of lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Pope leads mass at Baghdad's Chaldean Cathedral

Pope Francis held mass at Baghdad's Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph on Saturday evening.

'It's a good day': Biden hails passage of relief plan

President Joe Biden celebrated the Senate's passage of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote.

'It's a good day': Biden hails passage of stimulus plan

President Joe Biden celebrated the Senate's passage of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote.

Senate passes Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan

The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that saw Democrats battling among themselves over jobless aid and the Republican minority failing to push through..

Indian farmers block highway on 100th day of protest

Indian farmers began gathering Saturday to block a six-lane expressway outside New Delhi to mark the 100th day of protests against deregulation of agriculture markets. Fred Katayama reports.

Disneyland could reopen April 1

California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums, and outdoor entertainment venues to reopen as early as April 1 after a closure of nearly a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fred..

Egypt's Sisi ups pressure for Ethiopia dam deal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for a binding deal by the summer on the operation of a giant Ethiopian hydropower dam. Olivia Chan reports.

Italian prosecutor seeks life for US accused

An Italian prosecutor demanded on Saturday life sentence for two young Americans accused of murdering a policeman following a botched drugs sale in Rome. Lucy Fielder reports. Finnegan Lee Elder, who was 19 at the time, has admitted to the stabbing..

In Iraq, Pope condemns violence in name of God

Pope Francis held a historic meeting with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric in the holy city of Najaf on Saturday and visited the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham, to condemn violence in the name of God as "the greatest blasphemy". Lucy Fielder reports.

Anti-Olympics protesters march in Tokyo

About 70 anti-Olympics protesters gathered and marched in central Tokyo on Saturday to call for the cancellation of the Olympic Games.

Pope Francis meets Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric

Pope Francis began a historic meeting with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on Saturday, in a powerful appeal for coexistence in a land torn by sectarianism and violence.

Delhi doctor is a hero at home and the hospital

An already challenging life combining full-time work as a doctor with mothering two autistic sons was turned upside down for Meenakshi Mourya when the pandemic hit India.

Paraguay pandemic response sparks violent protests

Protesters clashed with police in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion, late on Friday as anger over the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis boiled over into the streets and forced the resignation of the country's top health official. Gloria Tso..

Exiled Dalai Lama receives COVID-19 vaccine

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, got the first dose of coronavirus vaccine in Indian hill town of Dharamsala on Saturday (March 06) morning.

U.S. sees Mexico border detentions rise: sources

U.S. border agents detained nearly 100,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in February, according to two people familiar with preliminary figures, the highest monthly total since a major border surge in mid-2019. Gloria Tso reports.

Vaccine cakes served up in Prague cafe

A Prague cafe, which first made a coronavirus-shaped cake in autumn last year, is now offering its 'treatment' - a strawberry-banana flavored dessert in the shape of a vaccine.

'Significant' vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Exchange servers -WH

The White House said on Friday that the hackers exploiting the recently disclosed flaw in Microsoft's Exchange email software are an ongoing problem.

Abbey Road Studios tackles sexism with mini festival

Abbey Road Studios is hoping to inspire future generations of female artists, producers and engineers with ‘Equalise’ – a week-long festival of online workshops.

Compromises being made to pass $1.9 trillion COVID bill

The United States Congress is scrambling to complete work on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill before some existing pandemic-related benefits are due to expire. Freddie Joyner has more.

AstraZeneca effective against Brazil variant – source

Preliminary data from a study conducted at the University of Oxford indicates that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca is effective against the Brazilian variant of the disease. Colette Luke has more.

Rights groups urge companies to fight Georgia voting curbs

Voting rights groups are calling on companies such as Coca-Cola Co and Delta Air Lines Inc to oppose efforts by Republican lawmakers in Georgia to enact sweeping new restrictions on voting access in the battleground state. This report produced by..

Garbage collector uses TikTok to keep Paris clean

Ludovic Franceschet has become an unlikely youth culture hit in France with time-lapse videos of him sweeping up piles of trash, dancing and making heart-felt appeals to people to keep the planet clean.

Congressman sues Trump over deadly Capitol siege

Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell has sued Donald Trump, his lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other allies of the former president over the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol when violent Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Trump's election..

Ukrainian female referee recalls journey to the top

Kateryna Monzul's career has seen her make history as a female referee. Rosanna Philpott reports.

Gigi Hadid leads Versace's digital fashion show

Italian fashion house Versace splashed graphic prints all over its designs for its fall line, unveiling the collection on its own time days after Milan Fashion Week wrapped.

Meet Lebanon's artisan oud maker

Nazih Ghadban has spent the good part of his life handcrafting and making oud instruments in his small village of Ras Baalbek in Lebanon.

Rare Bernini drawing to go up for auction

A rare drawing by baroque Italian artist Bernini is to go on sale on March 20 at an auction house in Compiegne, the French northern city where it was discovered six months ago.

Car crashes into NYC outdoor dining structure

Multiple people are injured after a car crashed into what is believed to be an outdoor dining area in Manhattan Friday morning (3/5), according to CBS.

Myanmar police kill protester ahead of U.N. meeting

Police in Myanmar on Friday again opened fire on protesters against last month's military coup, killing one man. International condemnation has rained down on the junta ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting. Emer McCarthy reports.

Pope Francis embarks on risky, historic Iraq tour

Pope Francis landed in Baghdad on Friday, saying he felt duty-bound to make the "emblematic" visit because Iraq had suffered so much for so long. Adam Reed reports

U.S. jobs market gains momentum in February

U.S. jobs increased more than expected in February amid falling new COVID-19 cases, quickening vaccination rates and additional pandemic relief money from the government, putting the labor market recovery back on firmer footing and on course for..

‘Bugger it’ - NZ's Ardern curses quakes and COVID

A powerful set of undersea quakes striking north-east of New Zealand on Friday and a potential tsunami threat amid the coronavirus pandemic led to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cursing the bad luck the country was facing.

Former Cathay flight attendant makes ends meet

Just about over a year ago, Erica Chan was flying around the world working as a flight attendant for Cathay Pacific. But after the company laid off 5,000 staff, she followed her passion in floral art and opened her own business selling custom-made..

Banksy shares video of making of 'Create Escape'

Footage released on the British street artist's social media shows the making of the graffiti artist's latest artwork stencilled onto the former HM Prison Reading.

Cyprus to let in COVID-vaccinated Brits from May 1

Cyprus will allow British tourists who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 into the country without restrictions from May 1. Edward Baran reports.

Hundreds of dogs find shelter with Lebanese farmer

When Hussein Hamzeh saved his first stray dog 15 years ago, he knew he had found his passion and wanted to dedicate his life to the loyal pets. His shelter now has 350 dogs.

BTS named IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year

K-pop sensation BTS have scooped the 2020 Global Recording Artist of the Year Award from IFPI, the recorded music industry representative body said on Thursday.

Pacaya volcano erupts in Guatemala

Guatemala's Pacaya volcano has erupted, expelling lava for several hours and prompting the country's meteorological institute to warn that incandescent volcanic blocks could rain down on nearby towns.

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq for historic visit

Pope Francis landed in Baghdad on Friday for his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012, saying he felt duty-bound to make the "emblematic" visit because Iraq had suffered so much for so long.

Japan's 'Wind Phone' offers solace to those grieving

A phone booth in a garden on a hill in the Japanese village of Otsuchi is providing solace to those missing loved ones who died in the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Flora Bradley-Watson has more.

Yangon's protesters flee from tear gas

Myanmar's anti-coup protesters could be seen fleeing from the streets of Yangon on Friday amid the sound of tear gas being fired, as shown in a video obtained by Reuters.

New Zealand lifts tsunami warning after quakes

Thousands of New Zealanders evacuated from coastal areas were allowed to return home, after the nation downgraded its tsunami threat that came as a result of three offshore earthquakes on Friday morning. Jayson Albano reports.

U.S. blacklists key Myanmar military businesses

The United States on Thursday unveiled new measures to punish Myanmar's army for its Feb. 1 coup, blocking the ministries of defense and home affairs and top military conglomerates from certain types of trade. Gloria Tso reports.

Cuomo accuser rejects his public apology

The second of three women who have accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct rejected his public apology on Thursday, a response likely to ratchet up pressure on the embattled Democrat.

Senate moves a step closer to COVID relief bill

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, setting up what is likely to be a contentious, days-long debate over the merits of the sweeping package. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.