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Czech Republic limits movement to essential trips only; Russia nears 25,000 Covid deaths; US death toll might be ‘underascertained’

Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order February 24, 2021
Human rights groups have raised concerns about their safety in Myanmar after the military coup.
New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot February 24, 2021
A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days.
China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case February 24, 2021
The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour.
England v India: Motera becomes the world's largest cricket stadium February 24, 2021
India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators.
Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma February 24, 2021
Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.
Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland February 24, 2021
Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.
Rescued orangutans returned to the wild February 23, 2021
An Indonesian rehabilitation centre in Borneo has released 10 orangutans into the wild.
North Korea man wandered for hours in DMZ amid South's security blunders February 23, 2021
The man swam ashore and was ignored eight times on CCTV in the heavily fortified border zone.
Disha Ravi: India activist, 22, granted bail by court February 23, 2021
Disha Ravi's arrest for sharing a document intended to help farmers sparked widespread outrage.
Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia February 23, 2021
Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.
Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo February 23, 2021
Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork.
India-China dispute: Blogger detained for demeaning soldier 'heroes' February 23, 2021
The blogger, who has 2.5 million followers, is just one of six detained for remarks on the border clash.
China regains slot as India's top trade partner despite tensions February 23, 2021
Trade flows remained strong between the two Asian neighbours despite growing tensions and deadly clashes.
Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day February 23, 2021
Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford.
South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn' February 23, 2021
The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start.
Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses February 23, 2021
The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.
Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys' February 22, 2021
Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.
Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process February 22, 2021
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace.
Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti February 20, 2021
The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.
How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One February 20, 2021
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.

Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order February 24, 2021
Human rights groups have raised concerns about their safety in Myanmar after the military coup.
Covid: WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines February 24, 2021
It is a milestone for a scheme aiming to ensure fair distribution of Covid-19 jabs to poorer countries.
France v Scotland set to go ahead despite Covid-19 outbreak February 24, 2021
Scotland's Six Nations match with France is set to go ahead as scheduled on Sunday, despite a Covid-19 outbreak in the French camp.
Dozens of dolphins found dead on Mozambique beach February 24, 2021
The cause of death is still unknown but a recent cyclone is among the theories being investigated.
Syria torture: German court convicts ex-intelligence officer February 24, 2021
A German court sentences Eyad al-Gharib to jail for complicity in crimes against humanity.
'It was the right decision' - Bayern's Musiala picks Germany over England February 24, 2021
Jamal Musiala makes a big decision in opting to play for Germany over England and Nigeria at international level.
Ecuador jail fight: Dozens of inmates killed in gang war February 24, 2021
The violence is thought to be linked to a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader's killing.
Beat Generation publisher Ferlinghetti dies at 101 February 24, 2021
One of the leading lights of the beat movement, he published the likes of Kerouac and Ginsberg.
Amnesty strips Alexei Navalny of 'prisoner of conscience' status February 24, 2021
Amnesty said it took the decision after complaints of "hate speech" by the Russian opposition leader.
Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK and French citizenship for bail February 24, 2021
The British socialite is in jail in New York awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
New Zealand: Rescuers save 28 whales from stranding spot February 24, 2021
Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach, Farewell Spit.
Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau February 24, 2021
"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said.
Tiger Woods 'awake and responsive' after surgery February 24, 2021
Tiger Woods is "awake and responsive" following surgery on serious leg injuries suffered in a car crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Lennon resigns as Celtic manager with club 18 points behind Rangers February 24, 2021
Celtic manager Neil Lennon resigns with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
Apple buys a company every three to four weeks February 24, 2021
The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.
China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case February 24, 2021
The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour.
Tiger Woods: The triumphs and troubles of golf superstar February 24, 2021
The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.
Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault February 24, 2021
More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News.
Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited? February 24, 2021
The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries.
Benjamin Acheampong: 'They can't treat us like animals,' says player 'duped' out of $1m February 24, 2021
One of Africa's biggest clubs - Zamalek - is accused of 'immoral' and 'merciless' behaviour as it allegedly 'exploited' the contract of a player it no longer wanted.