In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope and skepticism
KIROVOHRAD REGION, Ukraine — The mineral ilmenite is extracted from mounds of sand deep in the earth and refined using a method that summons the […]
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How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released Thursday. They were […]
Citing pope’s pro-family view, couple at heart of Vatican bank ban on workplace marriage go to court
ROME — Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies rather than dogs. He also has long championed the rights of workers […]
Dubai’s ceaseless boom is putting strains on its residents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — […]
Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept a pay raise. It ends a dispute that canceled hundreds of flights
FILE – In this Jan. 27, 2015 file photo, Aer Lingus planes are seen at Dublin airport, Ireland. Pilots at Ireland’s national airline, Aer Lingus, […]
Britain’s Treasury chief vows to run the economy with ‚iron discipline‘ amid demands for pay raises
LONDON — Britain’s new Treasury chief said Sunday she will run the economy with “iron discipline,” but suggested she’ll give public sector workers an above-inflation […]
Colombia’s president pushes for health and labor changes as he opens new session of congress
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s government will propose legislation aimed at overhauling the health sector and will pursue changes to labor laws, President Gustavo Petro said […]
Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government workers after strikes and negotiations
ABUJA, Nigeria — Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday […]
Samsung Electronics workers announce ‚indefinite‘ strike
SEOUL, South Korea — Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics declared an indefinite strike Wednesday to pressure South Korea’s biggest company to accept their calls for […]
An Afghan woman wanted to be a doctor. Now she makes pickles as the Taliban restricts women’s roles
KABUL, Afghanistan — Frozan Ahmadzai is one of 200,000 Afghan women who have the Taliban’s permission to work. She should have graduated from university this […]