Mine deaths in South Africa rise for second consecutive year
Worker safety continues to deteriorate in South Africa's mines.
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Zimbabwe court drops case against investigative journalist
A high court drops two charges against Hopewell Chin'ono, but the reporter still faces trial over a tweet.
Three more hostages released in Haiti, US missionary group says
The 400 Mawozo gang still holds 12 hostages, including children, kidnapped in October and is seeking ransom payments.
NYC to impose COVID vaccine mandate on private employers
The move, announced by the city's mayor, comes amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant.
SEC investigating Tesla over whistleblower solar panel claims
SEC probe turns up the regulatory pressure on Tesla, which is already facing safety investigations by US watchdogs.
Malaria fight disrupted by COVID pandemic: WHO
The UN health agency cited a total of 241 million cases of the disease in 2020, up 14 million from the year before.
US economists see higher wages feeding inflation for 3 years
Survey shows 71% of economists don't see inflation falling to Fed's target rate until second half of 2023 or later.
South Africa: Anti-apartheid veteran Ebrahim dies aged 84
The largely unsung figure in the fight against apartheid had joined the struggle in his early teens.
ICC prosecutor defends dropping US from Afghan war crime probe
Rights groups have criticised Karim Khan's decision not to investigate US forces and CIA for war crimes.
Nigeria slams UK’s Omicron travel ban as ‘discriminatory’
UK added Nigeria to its travel 'red list', meaning arrivals from there will be banned except for UK and Irish residents.
Sudan police fire tear gas as thousands protest against military
Demonstrators in different locations across Khartoum and other cities voiced their rejection of the military deal.
Bitcoin bruising continues after weekend’s wicked rout
Over the weekend, Bitcoin lost more than a fifth of its value.
Explained: UK seeks power to strip nationality, without warning
What you need to know about the UK's controversial Nationality and Borders Bill.
What are the 10 key areas of tension between the US and Russia?
The Kremlin says relations are 'quite lamentable' before video call between Russian and American presidents.
Former Colombia FARC leader killed in Venezuela: Local media
Hernan Dario Velasquez was a negotiator in 2016 peace agreement, but announced three years later he had rearmed.
Adama Barrow re-elected The Gambia’s president
Before the full results were announced late on Sunday, three of Barrow's rivals had rejected partial results.
Adani’s divisive Carmichael mine gets ready to ship coal
Australian mine aims to supply an initial 10 million tonnes of thermal coal annually for at least 30 years.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in jail: Reports
Court in Naypyidaw finds deposed leader guilty of incitement and of breaching COVID-19 rules.
Poor weather hinders search and rescue at Indonesian volcano
National disaster agency surveys area from the air after Mount Semeru sent columns of hot ash into the sky.
Russia’s Putin to land in India to boost military, energy ties
The Russian leader has to contend with complex regional dynamics, with tensions mounting between India and China.