NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged on Wednesday to mobilize enough international pressure on Myanmar’s military “to make sure that this coup fails” as the U.N. Security Council tries to negotiate a statement on the crisis.
The Myanmar army detained the country’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others on Monday in response to “election fraud”, handed power to military chief Min Aung Hlaing, and imposed a state of emergency for one year.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian air defenses respond to ‘Israeli aggression’ near Golan Heights – state media.
Purchase of Russia’s COVID vaccine sparks debate in Iran.
US 'disappointed' by UN court decision on Iran case: State Department.
Iran agrees to release crew of seized South Korea tanker.
Saudi Arabia suspends entry from 20 countries over COVID fears.
Qatar announces new restrictions amid fears of second COVID wave.
Erdogan says will not let Turkish university protests swell.
ASIA
Uyghur advocates speak out after horrifying accounts of rape and torture in Xinjiang camps in China.
China slams U.N. Security Council 'leak' on Myanmar.
Afghanistan troop withdrawal should be tied with peace talk progress, says German foreign minister.
US study group advises delay in Afghanistan withdrawal.
Japan extends state of emergency amid rising COVID-19 cases.
New Caledonia's Government collapses after resignation of pro-independence politicians.
Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai avoids prison after being convicted of perjury.
AFRICA
Several Malian troops killed in suspected jihadist attack in central Mopti region.
Tunisian soldiers killed by explosive device in mountains close to Algerian border.
RwandAir begins flights to besieged CAR capital.
Liberia war crimes: Rebel commander on trial in Finland.
EUROPE
Eurozone, EU economies sank during 2020 due to COVID-19 impact.
AstraZeneca, Oxford say COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective after 90 days.
Coronavirus digest: Denmark plans COVID vaccination passport.
More than 10,000 have been detained at pro-Navalny rallies in Russia, monitor says.
AMERICAS
CDC director: Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations falling.
Federal government opening first mass Covid vaccination sites in California.
Biden White House: We can't release Trump's visitor logs.
Continued increase in COVID cases and deaths in LatAm: PAHO.
Mexico approves emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and orders more than 7 million doses.
Mexican police officers arrested for killings near US border.
Venezuela frees crew of two seized Guyana boats.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Tehran buddies up to the Taliban.
Proud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity.
10 Malian troops killed in suspected jihadist attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple is DOWN! Services including iCloud and Photos are hit with outag.
Billion-dollar baby: Amazon daily sales surpass new milestone.
UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP.
Alibaba revenues soar but Ant Group float uncertain.
