What did 2022 mean for the US labour movement?
While unionisation rates remain low, workers have shown a growing interest in collective bargaining at major companies.
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India release of Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt stalled
Despite getting approval from India’s censorship board, the screening of The Legend of Maula Jatt has been postponed.
Eritrean soldiers leaving parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray – witnesses
Eritrean withdrawals from two main towns in Tigray follow a truce signed by regional rebels and Ethiopia's government.
Russia denounces criticism of Nagorno-Karabakh peacekeepers
Armenia has accused Russian forces deployed along the blockaded Lachin corridor of failing to fulfil their duties.
Kosovo opens all border crossings as Serbs remove roadblocks
Ethnic tensions along Kosovo’s eastern border appear to be easing amid fears of an armed conflict.
US House committee releases Trump tax returns after long fight
Donald Trump says the the public release of his tax returns is 'going to lead to horrible things for so many people'.
China names its envoy to US Qin Gang as new foreign minister
New ambassador replaces Wang Yi, who has been China's top diplomat for the past decade.
WHO says China COVID travel restrictions ‘understandable’
Many countries are imposing restrictions on travellers from China because of a surge in infections.
In 2022, India came for Kashmir’s land, votes and journalists
Experts and residents fear that new policies are disenfranchising and disempowering the Muslim-majority population.
South Africa mourns tanker blast victims, death toll rises to 34
The number of deaths due to the gas tanker explosion has tripled since the incident happened on Christmas Eve.
Five ways the US Supreme Court reshaped policy in 2022
The court's new conservative majority issued rulings over the past year on abortion, gun rights, religion and more.
Putin to Xi: Russia seeks to strengthen military ties with China
The Russian leader says he is expecting the Chinese president to make a state visit to Moscow in 2023.
France, UK join growing list of countries in imposing COVID curbs
Visitors from China will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flights.
Palestinians watch on as far-right Israeli gov’t comes into power
While some Palestinians see the new government as no different from previous ones, others are worried.
Ryanair cabin crews strike in Belgium, dozens of flights grounded
Cabin crews launch a three-day strike over the New Year holiday over pay, in some cases below Belgium's legal minimum.
Soccer Legend Pelé Has Died At Age 82
Bolivian opposition leader held on ‘terrorism’ charges
Prosecutors seek six-month pre-trial detention for jailed right-wing Santa Cruz Governor Luis Fernando Camacho.
Peruvian court upholds 18-month pre-trial detention for Castillo
Ex-president Pedro Castillo denounces his arrest as 'political revenge,' while deadly protests continue to rock Peru.
Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t
US president calls Israeli prime minister 'friend for decades', ignores concerns about rise of far-right politicians.
Southwest Airlines promises stability after mass US cancellations
US Department of Transportation vows to investigate Southwest Airlines for cancellations following severe winter storm.