62 deputies vote in favor of new government in 120-seat parliament.

Anyone above 16 must produce certificate of vaccination to enter public places.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

Nature of loud explosions remains unclear.

Southeast Asian nation’s defense minister announces contract worth over $374M.

Israel to provide Lebanon with gas through Jordan, according to Israeli media.

This week marks 6th anniversary of implementation of Iran nuclear deal.

Aleksandar Vucic says Serbian tennis star can return with his head held high, Serbian premier denounces 'scandalous' deportation.

US National Weather Service issued tsunami warning for west coast of US from Alaska to California, and west coast of Canada.

Special envoys agreed to ‘continue negotiations without preconditions’ after their first meeting.

India's single-day tally has jumped to almost 270,000 from under 23,000 on Jan. 1, omicron cases also soaring.

Sudanese authorities cite ‘unprofessional coverage’ for move.

In power since 2013, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was deposed in August 2020 military coup.

Over 4,500 people also injured during violence stemming from protests, says prosecutor.

Submitting HES Code will be sufficient, says general manager of national flag carrier.

Workers while mining in marble quarry discover fossils of extinct shark species on surface of marble piece.

Account taken down after posting animated video depicting assassination of former US president.

On Wednesday, Libyan premier denied reports about meeting Israeli officials in Jordan.

1 firefighter injured by debris, 100,000 pounds of chlorine impacted, says mayor of Passaic city.

Libya’s planned elections stalled due to disagreements among rivals.

Visit part of efforts to facilitate peace in Sudan, Ethiopia.

Queen was forced to sit, mourn alone at Prince Philip’s funeral due to COVID-19 restrictions, while government officials partied night before.

Shymkent, East Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Turkestan are regions where state of emergency is lifted.

Glorification of war crimes, convicted war criminals triggering anxiety, tensions in communities, says UN rights office.

Constitution prohibits discrimination against person based on religion, conscience, belief, culture, language.

Balad Air Base houses American technicians.

Announcement comes during Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s 1st official visit to Beijing.

Country reports 4,286 new infections with 4 deaths in past 24 hours.

Russian foreign minister welcomes 1st meeting between representatives of Armenia, Turkiye.

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri is staunch critic of Israeli occupation.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.

World economy projected to expand by 4% in 2022, 3.5% next year, says UN.

Pyongyang yet to confirm latest launch, warns of “stronger, clearer response” after US announces sanctions.

People in Horn of Africa country say move to revive Italian language, influence makes no sense.

'We will now reflect and consult with allies and partners on how to proceed,' says national security adviser.

Meeting of OSCE Permanent Council consolidated international support for Ukraine against Russia, says foreign minister.

Dmitry Peskov says Moscow is waiting for response on its proposals from US, NATO in coming days.

There will be no federal solution to on-and-off peace process on Cyprus, says Faiz Sucuoglu.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Ibrahim Ghandour protesting his 2-year detention without trial.

Natural gas prices in Europe rose by over 900% since January 2021.

EU foreign, defense ministers discuss situation in Ukraine, Mali at 2-day informal meeting in France.

Sergey Lavrov, Annalena Baerbock set to have 'in-depth exchange of views on most pressing international issues,' says Russian spokeswoman.

Cases of domestic transmission, imported infections rising as China tries to rein in virus wave before Winter Olympics.

Gradual pullout of nearly 2,500 collective security personnel to be completed within 10 days.

Core producer prices, excluding food, energy, trade rise 6.9% year-on-year, hitting all-time high.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross joins opposition leaders, public, says Johnson's 'position is no longer tenable'.

Indian army head vows to deal with Chinese military firmly, maintaining top operational preparedness along northern borders.

Alexander Grushko calls dialogue with military alliance 'sharp, direct' after meeting in Brussels.

Soldiers will train in tactical actions as part of reconnaissance, offensive operations, says Russian Defense Ministry.

'We are not talking about a protracted period of time that remains,' says State Department spokesman Ned Price.

German court sentences Anwar Raslan to life in prison in historic trial of state-sponsored crimes by Assad regime.

All victims, including children, died from accidental smoke inhalation, according to local media.

By marking the January 9 anniversary, Milorad Dodik and his regime is showing that it does not respect Bosnian institutions.

Cause of explosion still unclear, early reports suggest no one injured.

Latest nationalist incident in Priboj is ‘test whether we are humans or not,’ says Aleksandar Vucic.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.

Washington will also provide Afghanistan with 1M additional COVID-19 vaccine doses through COVAX facility: spokeswoman.

Washington sees it main source of tension in region, says Greek media.

Deeply concerning to see high number of unvaccinated people in 7M cases reported in year's 1st week, says WHO Europe chief.

Bilateral ties, regional developments discussed in phone call.

Talks with NATO, OSCE will show whether Russia and Western countries can agree on security guarantees, says Russian minister.

UAE ready to provide support for protecting stability and security of Kazakhstan, says Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.

North Korea's Jan. 5 ballistic missile launch is clear violation of multiple Security Council resolutions, says Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Tremor occurs 3.14 miles below surface, says Turkiye’s disaster management agency.

Both China, Russia support efforts by Kazakh administration to restore constitutional order in country.

PocketQubes minimize rocket launch costs, production time, potential satellite damage, offering producer advantage in space technologies.

Head of local archeology museum in southern Turkish province says mosaic part of site of former Christian church.

Pygmy communities left homeless due to logging, destruction of forests as authorities bar their entry into rainforests.

Member states voice support for reform agenda of Kazakh president to improve well-being, prosperity of people.

Already struggling with droughts, floods, famine, Somalia now encountering uncertainty due to long-delayed parliamentary elections.

Sassoli was taken to hospital in Italy due to dysfunction of immune system.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

‘Criminal charges brought against us were 100 percent false,’ freed prisoner says.

Still under a shadow of scandal, this year's Golden Globes announce winners at private event not aired or streamed.

Last year's annual average temperature is in range between 1.1-1.2°C above pre-industrial level of 1850-1900, new data shows.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says country must 'push through' rapidly-growing omicron outbreak.

Flight cancellations in US continue due to spread of omicron variant among staff, putting pressure on prices.

‘US will listen to Russia’s concerns and share our own,’ says US deputy secretary of state.

In 2015, top court of Bosnia-Herzegovina ruled that celebrations could be discriminatory to other ethnic groups in country.

Pablo Isabel Hernandez was a human rights defender, active in education and environmental projects for his community.

Ahead of NATO-Russia talks on preventing conflicts in Europe, Stoltenberg says it's 'not realistic' to solve all issues with Russia at once.

Moazzam Begg describes notorious site as 'an American project'.

Union urges Tunisia to respect its international obligations.

CSTO leaders hold extraordinary video meeting to discuss latest situation in Central Asian country.

US ‘will not discuss European security without our European Allies and partners,’ says State Department.

Over 60 people injured, head of New York City Fire Department says.

403 civilians, including 30 women and 48 children, lost their lives in attacks, says National Commission of Inquiry.

Elected in 2005, Abbas presided over stepped up security coordination with Israel, curtailment of West Bank armed resistance.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

Strategic partnership formed to develop safe, secure mobility services powered by smart contracts.

Revolving credit also marks highest increase since 1998.

Gregory and Travis McMichael sentenced without possibility of parole by Georgia judge; William Bryan granted parole chance.

Criminal charges against pardoned politicians terminated, government says.

Army has been called out to assist in rescue operation, interior minister says.

Political polarization negatively affect process of forming government.

Canteen collapsed after blast on Friday, trapping more than 20 people, local media reports.

Violence stems from protests over rising fuel prices.

18 security officers, 26 civilians killed in massive protests in Central Asian country.

Daily cases cross 141,000 mark with omicron emerging as dominant strain.