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Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are organising and recruiting across borders, ‘flaunting the symbols and tropes of the Nazis and their murderous ambitions’. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/26/un-chief-urges-global-alliance-to-counter-rise-of-neo-nazis

Yellen, among the first of Biden’s picks to be confirmed, is the first woman to hold the job of overseeing the economy. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/26/bb-janet-yellen-confirmed-as-treasury-secretary

Indian government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is ‘not satisfied’ with companies’ responses. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/26/india-to-impose-permanent-ban-on-dozens-of-chinese-apps-reports

UN’s human rights experts says gov’t policy a violation of human rights and could ‘foment existing prejudices’. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/forced-cremations-during-pandemic-a-violation-of-human-rights-un

Government says army and ‘allied forces’ launched offensive in Boyali village, about 90km from the capital, Bangui. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/central-africa-republic-govt-says-forces-killed-44-rebels

The coronavirus pandemic wiped out 114 million jobs and 8.8 percent of global working hours, equal to 255 million full-time jobs, in 2020. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/25/un-labour-arm-ilo-warns-of-lost-lockdown-generation

Aid groups warn the Trump administration’s designation of Yemeni rebels could trigger famine in the war-torn country. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/25/us-allows-transactions-as-houthi-terrorist-designation-reviewed

The two countries have resumed talks over rights in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean. Turkey and Greece have been disputing their maritime boundaries for decades...

Human rights and media freedom groups demand immediate release of Ashraf Hamdi, who was taken from his home after posting video tribute to 2011...