Germany’s Merkel set to agree to cautious easing of COVID-19 lockdown

Four dead in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests as diplomatic effort stalls

Germany seeks to extend AstraZeneca jabs to over 65s soon

Dollar slips as bond yields drop and investor sentiment strengthens

Ukraine COVID-19 hospitalisations rise to record as Chinese vaccine faces delay

Most in Japan ‘interested in Olympics’ but don’t want them to happen: Yomiuri poll

BOJ shares hit limit up again on mix of memento traders, liquidity

An ancient monastery in Iraq is a symbol of Christian survival

European stocks rally, FTSE jumps 1% ahead of budget

Prickly problem: Taiwan says won’t be beaten by China pineapple ban

Britain to ease listing rules to buttress London after Brexit

Japan’s SMFG likely to halt all new lending to coal-powered plants, sources say

Oil rises as U.S. vaccine progress raises demand expectations

UK startup develops gyroscope glove to ease tremors for those with Parkinson’s

Thai activist accused of burning king’s portrait arrested

NHL roundup: Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy posts third straight shutout

Rio Tinto chairman becomes latest high-profile departure after caves blast

Top 25 roundup: No. 3 Baylor tops No. 6 WVU in OT for Big 12 title

Spring training roundup: Red Sox power way past Rays

UK’s Sunak to promise ‘whatever it takes’ in new COVID budget plan

Texas governor lifts state’s mask mandate, business restrictions

Biden calls on states to prioritize vaccinations for teachers

Boeing cites risks in design of newest Airbus jet

Modi’s ministers choose ‘Made in India’ vaccine over AstraZeneca