Israel unblocks big immigration of Ethiopian Jews
Thousands have been waiting in camps to be allowed to settle in Israel for years. BBC News – Middle East
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Belarus protests: Police authorised to use lethal weapons
A top official says police can open fire on “violent radicals” protesting against the government. BBC News – Europe
El Salvador bar attack: Six people shot dead
Thirteen people are killed in violence across the Central American nation in 24 hours at the weekend. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago
Newly-released papers show Sage scientists described a “circuit breaker” as the best way to curb the virus. BBC News – UK
Amy Coney Barrett: Trump nominee testifies in Supreme Court hearing
Amy Coney Barrett said she was “honoured and humbled” by her controversial Supreme Court nomination. BBC News – US & Canada
Sars ban: Two dead in Nigeria police brutality protests
Protests against police brutality continue despite the announcement that a notorious unit is disbanded. BBC News – Africa