Lebanon teachers strike over conditions as education crisis grows
Most of Lebanon’s public schools are closed as teachers demand higher wages and stipends to earn a living wage.
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Palestinians call for probe into Israeli massacres in Tantura
At least 200 Palestinians were killed by Zionist gangs in the village of Tantura, which was razed in 1948.
Burkina Faso forces fire tear gas at anti-government protests
Several hundred people march through downtown Ouagadougou as anger against armed attacks in the country grows.
US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid Russia border tensions
Tens of thousands of Russian troops are amassed at the Ukraine border, escalating tensions with NATO countries.
COVID: Hong Kong leader defends hamster cull
Carrie Lam says an outbreak in hamsters has led to a rise in COVID infections, urges residents to avoid New Year events.
Sudan deputy leader meets Ethiopia defence minister on rare visit
Sudan's second most powerful leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo is in Addis Ababa on a two-day visit.
Syria: Deadly fighting rages on between ISIL, Kurdish forces
Assault on the Ghwayran prison city of Hasakeh is one of ISIL's most significant since its 'caliphate' was established.
Twitter freezes hundreds of accounts backing Philippines’ Marcos
Twitter says it used both human review and technology in deciding to suspend more than 300 accounts and hashtags.
Yemen: UN urges investigation into Saudi-led coalition air raids
Antonio Guterres condemns air raids by Saudi-led coalition on Saada city and urges all parties to protect civilians.
Airbus cancels $6bn contract with Qatar Airways after paint fight
Qatar Airways calls Airbus's decision 'a matter of considerable regret and frustration' amid a legal battle over paint.
US in talks with Qatar over supplying LNG to EU: Reports
Sources say US move comes after Russia, largest provider of energy to the EU, massed troops on the Ukrainian border.
Pfizer, Moderna boosters up to 90% effective against Omicron: CDC
Three US studies offer more evidence that third dose of COVID vaccine is highly effective against Omicron.
UN probing alleged killings by CAR forces, Russia mercenaries
UN official says the body is investigating the incident involving CAR troops and 'other security personnel'.
‘Catastrophe’: Peru oil spill clean-up to take weeks
Government says Repsol spilled about 6,000 barrels of oil into the ocean last week near its La Pampilla refinery.
Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party to death
Military court finds NLD's Phyo Zeyar Thaw and activist Kyaw Min Yu guilty of terrorism in harshest sentences since coup
‘A war crime against humanity’: Yemen rebels denounce attack
State news agency says facility was not on OCHA 'no-target list' as calls grow for a de-escalation of violence.
Thich Nhat Hanh, influential Buddhist monk, dies at 95
A poet and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh became one of the most influential people in Buddhism.
US suspends flights by China carriers after Beijing COVID move
Authorities in US to cut some Chinese flights after Beijing took action against US carriers over COVID cases.
Wall Street caps worst week since start of coronavirus pandemic
Tech shares saw the worst of the selloff this week, adding to what has already been a very volatile start to 2022.
Intel to build $20BN chip factory in Ohio
The US chipmaker hopes to alleviate a global shortage of chips powering everything from phones to cars.