US slaps new sanctions on Nicaragua on Ortega’s inauguration day
The move comes after President Daniel Ortega won a questionable consecutive fourth term in office in November.
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The Great Resignation is spawning a talent war. Who will win it?
A new report argues that firms must change how they view workers to compete in the war for talent.
Protesters call for action to prevent Bosnia sliding into war
Rallies held in 14 countries over fears that Bosnian Serb moves towards secession could trigger conflict.
US and Russia still at odds after talks over Ukraine tensions
Russia and US discuss Ukraine frictions and European security at talks in Geneva with no sign of progress.
Top US universities accused of illegally limiting financial aid
Yale, Georgetown among 16 universities accused of breaking antitrust laws in how they determine financial aid awards.
Biden raises concerns about Ethiopia conflict in call with Abiy
White House says the two leaders discussed the continuing conflict in Tigray and humanitarian access to the region.
Egypt: Leading rights group closes citing government persecution
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information, one of Egypt's last independent rights groups, has shut down.
Palestinians summon Dutch envoy over NGO aid cut
Palestinian Authority says Dutch decision to cut off funding to the Union of Agricultural Work Committees was 'unjust'.
S Korea receives first Golden Globe at awards announced online
The normally glamorous Hollywood event is relegated to a live-blog with no red carpet, telecast or stars.
2021 was the fifth-hottest year on record as emissions surge
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says the last seven years were the warmest since records began.
UN starts talks in Sudan over post-coup crisis
United Nations consultations with Sudanese civil society groups began on Monday.
Gaming force: Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille maker
The acquisition hopes to combine Take-Two's industry clout with Zynga's massive mobile gaming following.
Bitcoin heading for worst yearly start since at least 2012
Bitcoin dipped below $40,000 on Monday.
‘Grateful’ Novak Djokovic back in practice after release
Tennis star Novak Djokovic shares a photo of himself at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena after winning court battle.
Stay home sick or get paid? Workers face Omicron dilemma
As Omicron rages across US, workers who don't get paid sick leave forced to choose between physical or financial health.
Libyan security forces violently break up migrant protest
Security forces arrested hundreds of migrants protesting outside a shuttered UN centre, activists and migrants said.
Kazakh leader declares ‘coup d’etat’ over as Putin claims victory
President Tokayev says 'counterterrorism' operation to end soon after days of bloody protests.
Israel: Netanyahu, Olmert butt heads in court defamation suit
Netanyahu alleges Olmert sought to harm his reputation and is seeking nearly $270,000 in damages.
‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan
Demonstrators in Kyiv fly the blue and gold flag of Kazakhstan, where Russian troops have been sent to quell riots.
Cuban asylum seekers in Greece ‘forcibly expelled’ to Turkey
Dozens of Cuban nationals in legal limbo in Turkey after reporting violent and illegal expulsions from Greece.