US jobless claims drop below 200,000
All signs point to a strong US job market in the aftermath of last year's coronavirus recession.
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Tesla recalls more than 475,000 US cars on technical issues
The company plans to recall all Model 3 vehicles made between 2017 and 2020 and some Model S cars assembled from 2014.
Eight soldiers killed in Mali attack, army says
Seven more soldiers injured after their patrol was ambushed by fighters in western Mali.
In 2021, normalisation failed to mask the suffering in Syria
2021 marked a decade since the beginning of the Syrian uprising, with violence and economic hardship still rife.
England’s NHS to open COVID ‘surge hubs’ as infections soar
National Health Service put on 'war footing' amid record-high caseload driven by the rapid spread of Omicron variant.
Biden will struggle to steer US agenda in 2022: Analysts
With poll numbers down and domestic priorities stalled, US president faces a tough midterm election battle.
EU readies more sanctions on Myanmar over Kayah state killings
Bloc's top diplomat also calls for an international arms embargo following killing of at least 35 people last week.
In Pictures: Songs and tears at interfaith service for Tutu
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and retired Anglican archbishop died Sunday at the age of 90.
Six rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir: Police
Kashmiri rebels have been fighting Indian forces for more than 30 years, demanding freedom or merger with Pakistan.
Hong Kong police charge two ex-Stand News editors with sedition
Charges come a day after the shutdown of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News outlet and arrest of some of its staff.
India: Hindu monk arrested for insulting Gandhi, praising killer
At an event where call for Muslim genocide was given, Maharaj said Gandhi 'destroyed' the country as he saluted Godse.
Curfew imposed in North Darfur after gunmen loot UN food warehouse
UN says the warehouse contained up to 1,700 tonnes of food destined for hundreds of thousands of people in the area.
US hits record level of new COVID cases: Live news
More countries see coronavirus cases surge to highest levels ever amid the rapid spread of Omicron variant.
Tensions boil as Palestinian prisoners face collective punishment
Rights groups decry information blackout as family of hunger-striking inmate urges international intervention.
Destitute Mughal empire ‘heir’ demands India ‘return’ Red Fort
Sultana Begum has lodged a court case seeking recognition that she is rightful owner of the imposing 17th-century fort.
Christmas eve killings reinforce views of ‘evil’ Myanmar military
Military’s burning of more than 30 civilians in their vehicles left locals 'devastated and terrified' in Kayah State.
US urges Hong Kong to release detained Stand News employees
US Secretary of State says silencing of independent media undermines Hong Kong's 'credibility and viability'.
Putin: Nord Stream 2 could help lower Europe’s high energy prices
The $11bn Nord Stream 2 pipeline is currently awaiting approval by Germany and the European Union.
US jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in sex abuse case
Jeffrey Epstein associate to appeal case after being convicted of sex trafficking of minors, among other charges.
Three Palestinians wounded by Israeli tank fire on Gaza
Israel's military says it fired at Hamas positions after an Israeli civilian was lightly wounded by gunfire from Gaza.