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Israel pounds Gaza to curb Palestinian militants but rockets still fly

Middle East · 8:59 PM UTC

As the war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip lit up the skies and sent civilians running for cover for a fifth night running on Friday, diplomats stepped up efforts to try and end the violence.

United StatesGo maskless? Some Americans skeptical of new guidelines, other say it's high time
Legal Associate of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz to cooperate with prosecutors
EnergyU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsWHO urges rich countries to donate shots instead of vaccinating children
BusinessWall Street closes sharply higher, but posts weekly loss
United StatesTrump-backed Stefanik wins vote to join House Republican leadership
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United States · 5:46 PM UTCTrump-backed Stefanik wins vote to join House Republican leadership

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives elected Donald Trump's candidate Elise Stefanik to their leadership, succeeding Liz Cheney, who they ousted earlier this week for criticizing the former president's continued false claims of election fraud.

United StatesGo maskless? Some Americans skeptical of new guidelines, other say it's high time
United States‘U.S. Welcome Patrol’: how some border agents are struggling with Biden’s policy shift

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific · 10:22 AM UTCLines, tokens and money brokers: Myanmar’s crumbling economy runs low on cash

If you need cash in Myanmar, you have to get up early. Queues start forming outside banks at 4 a.m., where the first 15 or 30 customers are given a plastic token that will allow them to enter the bank when it opens at 9:30 a.m. and withdraw cash, according to more than a dozen people who spoke to Reuters.

Asia PacificCritics of Tokyo Olympics submit petition urging cancellation
Asia PacificJapan widens virus emergency to three more prefectures
Asia PacificJapanese journalist detained in Myanmar arrives in Japan
Asia PacificCoe says COVID-19 vaccine a big factor in making Tokyo Games happen

Americas

AmericasLatin America’s female scientists pack a big punch despite glass ceiling
AmericasActivists, politicians and TV hosts jostle to rewrite Chile's constitution
AmericasWith fuel and food scarce, people in Colombia’s Cali ask for negotiation
AmericasPeru election race tightens again as conservatives gain ground

Business

BusinessU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
BusinessFacebook faces prospect of ‘devastating’ data transfer ban after Irish ruling
BusinessWall Street closes sharply higher, but posts weekly loss
BusinessU.S. requiring inspections for wire failure on Boeing 737 Classic planes

Europe

EuropeSpain logged hottest year on record in 2020
EuropeVacations in mind, younger French people rush for vaccines
EuropeRussia deems U.S., Czech Republic 'unfriendly', limits embassy hires
Europe'Restrained optimism' for Greek tourism recovery - industry body

India

IndiaIndia’s COVID crisis pushes up the cost of living – and dying
IndiaIndia 'on war footing' as coronavirus infections pass 24 mln
IndiaIndia's Dr. Reddy's to get 36 mln doses of Sputnik V vaccine in next few months
IndiaIndian shares flat, Asian Paints soars after strong results

Energy

EnergyU.S. capital running out of gas, even as Colonial Pipeline recovers
EnergyAnalysis: Gas faces existential crisis in climate wary Europe
EnergyExxon under pressure as ISS backs Engine No. 1 nominees in board fight
EnergyOil prices jump as major U.S. fuel pipeline restarts but COVID concerns cap gains

Environment

EnvironmentU.S. halts operations at Caribbean oil refinery after breakdowns
EnvironmentCoal industry sees relevance in tech embraced by Paris climate agreement
EnvironmentSpain logged hottest year on record in 2020
EnvironmentAnalysis: Gas faces existential crisis in climate wary Europe

Lifestyle

LifestyleBlack Panther figure joins London Madame Tussauds for re-opening
LifestyleFrom kitchen to stage: Royal Ballet dancers prepare for reopening

Royal Ballet dancer Anna Rose O'Sullivan last performed to London audiences in "The Nutcracker" in December. She played Clara in a handful of shows and was to debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy when the COVID-19 pandemic once again shut down entertainment venues.

Lifestyle'Coming back home': Musical 'Amelie' set for London theatre re-opening
Lifestyle'Friends' reunion to air May 27, with slew of celebrity guests