Australian PM Scott Morrison boosts number of women in Cabinet with reshuffle
The task force will oversee the government's policies on women's equality, safety, economic security, health and well-being. Well, over concern that dropping Porter would send a message that a minister could lose their job over a rape allegation.

Woman Presents Photographic Evidence of Andrew Cuomo Kissing Her Without Consent
That voicemail contained an invitation for Vill to attend another press conference with Cuomo-this time without her husband. Allred showed off photos of the governor's visit, including a still shot from video showing Cuomo leaning in for a kiss.

Greater Brisbane declared Covid hotspot
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane was put into lock down on Tuesday night as the city's Covid cluster surged to 15 cases. More than 41,000 frontline workers have received their first jab already, but only about 7000 are fully vaccinated.

World Health Organization report says animals likely source of COVID-19, AP reports
Already during the Wuhan press conference, the experts had said the lab-leak theory was considered the least likely. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that he had received the report.

EXPLAINER: Pandemic shapes ex-officer's trial in Floyd death
Outside the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis, Mr Floyd's family said the trial would have broader implications for America. The courthouse in central Minneapolis has been fortified with concrete barriers, fencing, and barbed and razor wire.

Suez Canal traffic resumes after stranded container ship freed
Osama Rabei, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, said workers continued "pulling manoeuvres" to refloat the vessel. The price of global benchmark Brent crude dropped some two per cent to just over $63 U.S. on the news.

'At least 89 dead' as Myanmar security forces open fire
It has again made Myanmar the focus of worldwide scrutiny as security forces have repeatedly fired into crowds of protesters. It urged Myanmar's Armed Forces to "cease violence and work to restore respect and credibility" with its people.

Suez salvage operators consider removing cargo to lighten distressed vessel
The Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder websites said two tugboats were heading to the Suez Canal to help the salvage operations. But despite progress the previous night in freeing the rudder and propeller, the vessel remains wedged across the canal.

Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns deadliest day since coup
Irish people living in Myanmar have now been strongly encouraged to leave the country unless they have an urgent reason to stay. According to a Reuters report , the deaths on Saturday took the number of civilians reported killed since the coup to over 440.

Indonesia church attack kills 1, injures 14
It's the first day of Easter holy week, and police have not released the individual responsibly for the attack . Police did not say who might be responsible for the attack, and there was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Local politicians react to deadly shootings at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The department's homicide unit is investigating what happened, but police say there are no suspects as of yet. The officer involved will be placed on administrative leave while the matter is investigated, the city said.

Security forces open fire on protesters in Myanmar's east
Military leaders have promised to hold a new election, but they have not set a date and have declared a state of emergency. The youngest victim, seven-year-old Khin Myo Chit, was shot dead in the second city of Mandalay on Tuesday.

European Union pledges to keep AstraZeneca doses in the bloc for now
Britain says it did a better job negotiating with manufacturers and arranging supply chains. EU leaders have agreed to allow the EU Commissioin to put the brakes on vaccine exports.

Fatalities reported from northeast Alabama tornado
Throughout the region, there are reports of splintered trees, impassable roads and damaged houses. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings for Alabama and surrounding states.

Georgia state lawmakers approve new restrictions on voting
The length of the early-voting period would depend on the election - primary, presidential primary, general or municipal. The arrest affidavit for the felony obstruction charge said she "did knowingly and willfully hinder Officer E.