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| - Duty Editor: Karl Malakunas Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Sanctions increase pressure on Myanmar junta + Deadly storm blankets eastern US in snow + US offers to meet Iran to save nuclear deal + NASA rover ready to search for life on Mars + Sturgeon scientist accused of caviar racket Myanmar-politics-military,WRAP YANGON Global pressure against Myanmar's generals swell with Britain and Canada imposing sanctions, though the military shows no sign of deviating its efforts to crush opposition to its coup. 650 words 0800 GMT. File Picture. Graphic US-weather-conservation-energy,WRAP NEW YORK A deadly winter weather system that brought record-busting cold to the southern and central United States, knocking out power for millions in oil-rich Texas, blankets the East Coast in snow, disrupting coronavirus vaccinations. 750 words moved by Peter Hutchison with Francois Picard in Houston. Picture. Video Iran-US-nuclear-politics-diplomacy,WRAP WASHINGTON US President Joe Biden's administration offers talks with Iran led by European allies and reversed two largely symbolic steps against Tehran imposed by Donald Trump, as it seeks to salvage a nuclear deal on the brink of collapse. 850 words moved by Shaun Tandon with Stuart Williams and Daphne Benoit in Paris US-Mars-space,WRAP WASHINGTON After seven months in space, NASA's Perseverance rover overcomes a tense landing phase with a series of perfectly executed maneuvers to gently float down to the Martian soil and embark on its mission to search for signs of past life. 800 words moved by Issam Ahmed and Lucie Aubourg. Picture. Video. Graphic US-justice-caviar WASHINGTON The fish eggs were supposed to be for research, not for eating -- but a US biologist reportedly known as Wisconsin's "sturgeon general" was hatching another plan. 350 words -- SPOTLIGHT -- Climate-environment-mountains-flood-India,FOCUS CHAMOLI, India Long before this month's deadly flash flood in a remote Indian Himalayan valley, Kundan Singh Rana knew that all the construction work in the fragile region would one day mean disaster. 700 words moved by Jalees Andrabi. Video. Picture -- CORONAVIRUS -- Health-virus-US-lifestyle-fashion-workplace,FOCUS NEW YORK Suits and tailored shirts are out, sweatpants and pajamas are in: remote working is changing work clothes habits, and while vaccines may bring back some formality, old-school office attire should emerge from the pandemic far less starched and strict. 650 words moved by Thomas Urbain. Picture. Video Health-virus-Germany-technology,VIDEOESSAY MUNICH Cleaning robot Franzi makes sure floors are spotless at the Munich hospital where she works, and has taken on a new role during the pandemic: cheering up patients and staff. 400 words moved by Pauline Curtet. Picture. Video -- AMERICAS -- US-politics-immigration,3rdlead WASHINGTON Democrats unveil legislation for President Joe Biden's plan to create a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants, saying there is no justification for denying them a permanent home in the United States. 750 words moved by Ariela Navarro. File picture. Video -- ASIA -- Australia-US-internet-media-Google-Facebook,WRAP SYDNEY, Australia Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg holds talks with the Australian government a day after blocking news in the country, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowing not to buckle to "threats". 500 words 0630 GMT by Andrew Leeson. Video Also moved: Australia-US-IT-media-Facebook,FOCUS Malaysia-media-court,WRAP KUALA LUMPUR A leading Malaysian news site is fined $120,000 over readers' comments that criticised the judiciary, sparking alarm about worsening press freedom and allegations it is a bid to bankrupt the portal. 550 words moved by M. Jegathesan. Picture. Video NZealand-earthquake-history-anniversary,FOCUS CHRISTCHURCH Although a decade has passed, New Zealander Gordon Cullen still vividly recalls his daring escape from a high-rise tower block during the deadly Christchurch earthquake on February 22, 2011. 750 words moved by Neil Sands. Picture. Video. Graphic -- EUROPE -- Italy-politics,WRAP ROME Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi secures final parliamentary approval for his government of national unity, allowing him to focus on his country's unprecedented health and economic crisis. 600 words moved by Alvise Armellini. Picture. Video Spain-rights-music-protest,WRAP MADRID Spanish police and protesters clash for a third night over the jailing of a rapper for controversial tweets, triggering a political backlash. 700 words moved by Hazel Ward, Daniel Silva. Picture. Video. Graphic Georgia-politics TBILISI A top Georgian opposition leader calls for snap parliamentary polls after the prime minister resigned over plans to arrest him, deepening a political crisis that has gripped the Caucasus nation since elections last year. 600 words moved by Irakli Metreveli. Picture. Video NATO-Afghanistan-Iraq-conflict BRUSSELS NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance has made "no final decision" on the future of its Afghanistan mission, as new US President Joe Biden weighs pulling out troops. 700 words moved by Max Delany. Picture. Video Spain-politics-history-coup-anniversary,FOCUS MADRID On February 23, Spain marks 40 years since a failed coup attempt triggered a cultural revolution within the military, leading to its forced modernisation and social integration. 750 words 0530 GMT by Alvaro Villalobos. File picture Also moving: Spain-politics-history-coup-anniversary,FACTS -- AFRICA -- Nigeria-unrest-students-kidnapping,WRAP KAGARA, Nigeria Nigerian security forces track the armed gang that kidnapped more than 40 people from a school a day earlier, as families and a survivor describe how students fled gunfire during the early morning abduction. 600 words moved by Sodiq Akelakun. Picture. Video Kenya-cycling-transport-health-virus,FOCUS NAIROBI Nairobi, morning rush hour: the only cyclist on a busy highway, Steven Odhiambo is narrowly overtaken by a fast-moving minibus. 650 words moved by Romain Fonsegrives. Picture. Video -- BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY -- Britain-France-music-economy,FOCUS PARIS Streaming companies such as Spotify and Deezer are credited with rescuing the music industry from piracy, but while label executives rejoice in billion-dollar revenues, even top-level artists are struggling to survive. 750 words moved by Eric Randolph, Philippe Grelard. File picture -- FINANCE & ECONOMY -- Forex-market-internet-bitcoin,ANALYSIS LONDON Bitcoin has enjoyed a record-breaking week after electric carmaker Tesla and Wall Street finance giants sparked a goldrush for the world's most popular virtual currency, but bubble fears persist. 550 words moved by Jospeh Sotinel with Ali Bekhtaoui in Paris. Graphic -- LIFESTYLE -- Lifestyle-fashion-Britain LONDON London Fashion Week begins on a virtual format due to a coronavirus lockdown with mainstays like Victoria Beckham shunning the event but others like Burberry embracing the online avatar. 450 words moved by Pauline Froissart -- SPORT -- Tennis-AUS-Open-women,PREVIEW Japan's Naomi Osaka is striving for a fourth Grand Slam title to confirm her standing as the dominant force of women's tennis, but emerging rival Jennifer Brady stands in the way in the Australian Open final on Saturday. 600 words at 0700. Picture We will also move Tennis-AUS-Open-Osaka,PROFILE Tennis-AUS-Open-Brady,PROFILE Tennis-AUS-Open-Osaka-Brady,FACTS Tennis-AUS-Open-Williams,FOCUS MELBOURNE As Serena Williams bade an emotional goodbye to the Rod Laver Arena crowd after her latest Grand Slam exit, one question was left hanging in the Melbourne air -- will she be back? 500 words moved. Picture afp
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