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Monday, Mar 01, 2021

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France: Sarkozy found guilty of corruption, sentenced to prison

France: Sarkozy found guilty of corruption, sentenced to prison

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

A Paris court has found Nicolas Sarkozy, France’s former president, guilty of corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.

Hong Kong: 47 prominent activists appear in court

Hong Kong: 47 prominent activists appear in court

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

As many as 47 prominent activists are in court in Hong Kong, after being charged under China's controversial national security law.

Suu Kyi hit with new charges as Myanmar protesters rally again

Suu Kyi hit with new charges as Myanmar protesters rally again

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Less than 24 hours after Myanmar's most violent day since its military coup, prosecutors have filed two new criminal charges against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

US seeing a surge in border crossings

US seeing a surge in border crossings

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

US border patrol agents have reported a surge in migrants along the country’s southern border with Mexico in January as people who waited out the Trump presidency on the other side of the border begin to cross.

What is happening in Haiti, where political crisis persists?

What is happening in Haiti, where political crisis persists?

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Haiti is in the throes of a political crisis. Opposition leaders are disputing the mandate of President Jovenel Moise, whose term most legal experts and civil society groups have said ended on February 7.

Brazil COVID: Hundreds protests as capital begins two-week lockdown

Brazil COVID: Hundreds protests as capital begins two-week lockdown

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

The Brazilian capital entered another lockdown on Sunday, local authorities saying it was necessary as hospitals in Brasilia are running out of ICU beds.

In Nigeria, an agonising wait for parents of 300 abducted girls

In Nigeria, an agonising wait for parents of 300 abducted girls

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Families in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state are desperately waiting for news of more than 300 schoolgirls who were taken by gunmen from a government school on Friday, the latest in a series of mass school abductions to hit the country.

Philippines rural communities struggle as vaccination programme unveiled

Philippines rural communities struggle as vaccination programme unveiled

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Officials in major cities in the Philippines have unveiled a coronavirus vaccination programme.

Armenian PM supporters and opponents gather in Yerevan

Armenian PM supporters and opponents gather in Yerevan

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Armenia's political turmoil is showing no signs of letting up. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan tried to fire the head of the armed forces for insubordination this week, but the president refused to sign the dismissal document.

Killings in Axum by Eritrea troops ‘may amount to war crimes’

Killings in Axum by Eritrea troops ‘may amount to war crimes’

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Ethiopians in the northern region of Tigray have told Al Jazeera multiple tales of civilians tortured and killed at the hands of Eritrean soldiers at the end of last year.

Trump says he won’t form new party, vows to unite Republicans

Trump says he won’t form new party, vows to unite Republicans

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Former US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to form a new political party, promising instead to unite a Republican Party that has splintered after his supporters overran the United States Capitol in a deadly riot.

Hong Kong police charge dozens of activists with security crime

Hong Kong police charge dozens of activists with security crime

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and former politicians have been charged under Beijing's contentious national security law.

At least 18 killed in the bloodiest day of Myanmar anti-coup protests

At least 18 killed in the bloodiest day of Myanmar anti-coup protests

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

“Throughout the day, in several locations throughout the country,

World's first study into mixing COVID-19 vaccines under way

World's first study into mixing COVID-19 vaccines under way

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

The world's first study into mixing and matching different COVID-19 vaccines is underway in the UK.

🇵🇸How is life for Palestinians facing coronavirus? | The Stream

🇵🇸How is life for Palestinians facing coronavirus? | The Stream

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Israel is tentatively re-opening its economy after vaccinating more than half its population against coronavirus.

Who's responsible for Rohingya refugees rescued at sea? | Inside Story

Who's responsible for Rohingya refugees rescued at sea? | Inside Story

Al Jazeera, 01 Mar 2021

Nearly 2,500 Rohingya refugees risked their lives last year by taking dangerous boat journeys.

Martinique protesters seek accountability for pesticide poisoning

Martinique protesters seek accountability for pesticide poisoning

Al Jazeera, 28 Feb 2021

Thousands of protesters in the French overseas territory of Martinique have called on judges not to throw out a long-delayed case on pesticide poisoning.

El Salvador set for pivotal National Assembly election

El Salvador set for pivotal National Assembly election

Al Jazeera, 28 Feb 2021

Salvadorans are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect the country’s 84 members for the National Assembly.

What’s happening with China’s Uighurs? | Start Here

What’s happening with China’s Uighurs? | Start Here

Al Jazeera, 28 Feb 2021

Human rights groups say the Chinese are committing horrific crimes against Uighurs.

Kenya: Descendants of freed slaves seek recognition

Kenya: Descendants of freed slaves seek recognition

Al Jazeera, 28 Feb 2021

The descendants of freed slaves in Kenya are seeking official recognition of their ethnicities, which are not registered.