US job openings edge up, while fewer Americans quit
The number of Americans telling their bosses 'I quit' edged down in December after November's record high.
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‘Watershed’: Dalits hail US university’s caste discrimination ban
Activists behind ban by California State University system say it will boost US civil rights movement for caste equity.
Two babies freeze to death in IDP camps in Syria’s Idlib
Freezing cold weather over the past two weeks has swept Idlib, home to almost two million displaced Syrians.
All US federal prisons on lockdown after deadly Texas brawl
Authorities say the move was taken out of an 'abundance of caution' after two inmates killed at facility in Beaumont.
Top US, Russia diplomats to hold talks on Ukraine: Live news
Following a tense UNSC meeting on Ukraine, Blinken and Lavrov will make another attempt at diplomacy.
In India’s capital, the homeless are suffering a record winter
The unusually harsh bout of winter cold in India's capital city is blamed for killing nearly 200 homeless people.
Lightning bolt extending across 3 US states sets global record
Bolt of lightning stretching for 768km across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi in 2020 is new world record holder: WMO.
Israel imposing ‘apartheid’ on Palestinians: Amnesty
Israel must be held accountable for enforcing a system of oppression, domination against Palestinians, Amnesty says.
Japan says missing F-15 fighter probably crashed, crew missing
Two crew members remain unaccounted for as search and rescue team recover part of the fighter jet's fuselage.
Myanmar coup: Military repeats election promise, people strike
A year since seizing power Senior General Min Aung Hlaing repeats promises of an election when state of emergency ends.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger comes in with a whimper
COVID worries muted Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia, even as increasing vaccination rates raised hopes.
COVID endangers fragile health systems in Pacific nations: Report
Palau and Fiji have high vaccination rates allowing it to contain virus but countries like Solomon Islands lag behind.
World accused of ‘sitting and watching’ as Myanmar slides to war
A year after the coup, renewed calls for action against a military accused of 'heinous' attacks on civilians.
Myanmar coup: A year of protest, reprisals and diplomatic inertia
Since seizing power, the military regime has used force against opponents and struggled for diplomatic recognition.
Little cheer for Year of the Tiger in Hong Kong as COVID bites
The government's zero COVID drive has left people with few options to celebrate their biggest holiday of the year.
US judge rejects plea agreement for Ahmaud Arbery’s killer
Judge says plea deal for Travis McMichael in hate crimes case would discount wishes of Arbery's family at sentencing.
Mexico’s economy enters technical recession as GDP shrinks again
A technical recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of contractions.
California moves to dismantle US’s largest death row
Goal is to turn section of San Quentin State Prison into a 'positive, healing environment', California officials say.
US will designate Qatar as major non-NATO ally, Biden tells emir
During White House meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim, Joe Biden calls Qatar a 'good friend and reliable partner'.
Wall Street ends volatile month on a high note
Dip buyers came out of the woodwork on Monday, snatching up tech stocks and lifting the Nasdaq 3.3 percent.