US adds only 199,000 jobs in Dec, jobless rate falls below 4%
Despite disappointing jobs creation last month, the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%.
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France weighs cancelling Dakar Rally after explosion in Saudi
French prosecutors have opened a terror probe into blast targeting a car in Jeddah, which injured a French driver.
After January 6, Trump’s hold on US Republicans persists
Despite widespread criticism after deadly Capitol riot, analysts say former US president remains dominant voice in GOP.
Just how bad is inflation in Turkey? It depends on who you ask
Government figures say annual inflation topped 36% last month, but some think that number is far short of the mark.
Hong Kong politicians sent to quarantine after birthday party
Those sent to quarantine camp include home affairs secretary Caspar Tsui and immigration chief Au Ka-wang.
‘Huge safety issue’: Hong Kong pilots’ warning over COVID rules
Aircrew speaking on condition of anonymity warn aviation hub's harsh quarantine policies are damaging mental health.
Two children among 3 Eritrean refugees killed in Tigray air raid
United Nations says attack on Mai Aini refugee camp also wounded four other refugees.
Kazakh leader tells troops to shoot without warning: Live updates
President Tokayev vows to forcefully quell unrest after dozens killed amid bloody clashes in the main city of Almaty.
Pakistan flag carrier applying to resume Europe flights: Minister
Minister says PIA application follows International Civil Aviation Organization clearing the airline in safety audit.
Omicron exposes East-West divide on living with COVID
Asian economies are tightening borders and in-country restrictions despite evidence of variant's milder impact.
US, Japan move closer on defence amid hypersonic threat
Two countries look to deepen long-standing defence ties amid uncertain regional outlook.
US accuses New York man of tracking opponents of Egypt’s Sisi
US Justice Department charges Pierre Girgis with acting as a foreign agent for Egypt without notifying US government.
Myanmar’s military coup prolongs misery for Rohingya in Rakhine
Mostly Muslim minority find themselves target of renewed military intimidation over ties to rebel armed group
Biden administration slaps US travel bans on 8 Cuban officials
US State Department accuses targeted Cuban officials of being involved in repression of opposition protesters.
What’s behind the protests in Kazakhstan?
Violent demonstrations in Kazakhstan were sparked by rising fuel prices.
Iran says nuclear agreement can be reached if US sanctions lifted
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells Al Jazeera Iran wants guarantees sanctions will not be reimposed.
US Fed could hike interest rates as soon as March, says Bullard
Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis President James Bullard also said the US Fed could shrink its balance sheet next.
Russia-led troops arrive in Kazakhstan amid renewed violence
Street battles resume in country's largest city, Almaty, as Russia sends in paratroopers to quell countrywide uprising.
US judge rejects torture claims by ISIL ‘Beatles’ defendant
One of UK-born, former ISIL members known as 'The Beatles' faces charges related to torture and beheading of hostages.
US names David Satterfield new special envoy for Horn of Africa
Jeffrey Feltman leaves post after less than a year amid unrest in Sudan and Ethiopia.