US jobless claims fall to pandemic low in tight labour market
The US economy is regaining momentum following a summer lull when a wave of COVID-19 infections battered the nation.
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IRS sees crypto seizures totalling billions of dollars in 2022
The US Internal Revenue Service seized $3.5bn worth of cryptocurrencies in fiscal year 2021, according to a new report.
Putin accuses the West of taking Russia’s ‘red lines’ too lightly
Russian president says Moscow needs security guarantees from the West, accuses NATO of destroying dialogue mechanisms.
Benny Gantz’s cleaner charged with Black Shadow spying bid
Cleaner at Israeli defence minister's house was arrested on November 4 after allegedly initiating contact with hackers.
Yunior Garcia: Cuban activist who fled promises to return home
Garcia helped organise planned protests in Cuba that did not materialise amid pressure from authorities.
Turkey-Israel continued dialogue ‘mutually beneficial’: Erdogan
In call with Herzog, Turkish leader says 'differences of opinion can be minimised if acted with mutual understanding'.
White House calls on local gov’ts to coordinate home heating aid
With heating prices forecast to rise, Biden administration urges local authorities to prepare to use federal energy aid.
US: Deere union workers approve new contact, end strike
The Union Auto Workers approved the deal which sets to deliver 10 percent raises immediately.
Bosnia needs urgent action to prevent secession: Analysts
Aggressive diplomacy and preparation of defence are essential to counter Serb leader's secession threats, say experts.
DRC: Virunga National Park announces birth of 2 mountain gorillas
The mountain gorilla population has increased fivefold in 40 years.
Belarus moves migrants and refugees away from Polish border
Belarusian state media reports that migrants and refugees were moved into a heated warehouse not far from the border.
US issues religious freedom ‘concern’ list, removes Nigeria
US removes Nigeria from list of 'countries of particular concern' regarding religious freedom, adds 10 other countries.
Turkey’s central bank cuts rates again, lira sinks to record low
Central bank cuts borrowing costs for third month running to 15%, and with inflation running at nearly 20%.
Hundreds of Iraqis repatriated from Belarus amid border crisis
The boarding gate was busy for the Iraqi government's charter flight, but many more Iraqis remain in Belarus and Poland.
Philippines tells China to ‘back off’ after South China Sea clash
Philippines says Chinese coastguard blocked and fired water cannon on two of its supply ships inside its territory.
US, Canada, Mexico leaders to meet in first summit since 2016
Biden, Lopez Obrador and Trudeau to renew regional relationship with economy, immigration among issues of discussion.
Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video
The defence says video the prosecution alleges shows Rittenhouse raising his gun should not be allowed.
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza
Deal was reached in Oslo on Wednesday during meeting for international donor group for Palestinians.
Myanmar students boycott classes following school reopening
Schools reopened this month, but with high security risks and a reluctance to support the government there are few students.
Man who shot Ahmaud Arbery testifies it was ‘life or death’
'When you pull a weapon on someone ... usually that tells people to back off,' said Travis McMichael who shot Arbery.