10,000 US hotel workers strike over long holiday weekend

Workers walk off the job in eight US cities over pandemic-era cost-cutting measures.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/2/ten-thousand-us-hotel-workers-strike-as-contract-talks-break-down?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 920

As the war enters its 920th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-920?traffic_source=rss

Mexico’s AMLO defends legacy in final state-of-the-nation speech

Mexican president says judicial reform plan to elect judges would ensure that courts are 'at the service of the people'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/1/mexicos-amlo-defends-legacy-in-final-state-of-the-nation-speech?traffic_source=rss

Two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting amid deadly Jenin raids

Man and woman killed, third man critically injured in checkpoint shooting near Tarqumiyah, south of Hebron.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/1/two-israelis-killed-in-west-bank-shooting-amid-deadly-jenin-raids?traffic_source=rss

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall

Local hopes Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula progress to the 4th round, while Caroline Wozniacki continues a dream return.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/9/1/top-seeds-sinner-and-swiatek-continue-us-open-tennis-march-as-ex-champions-fall-third-round-results?traffic_source=rss

‘Why was my child killed?’ Parents grieve a month after Bangladesh clashes

Grief-stricken parents share how their young children were killed during the July unrest and crackdowns on students.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/9/1/why-was-my-child-killed-parents-grieve-a-month-after-bangladesh-clashes?traffic_source=rss

The danger of ‘pro-EU’ Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans

Sentiments towards the EU expressed by some civil society actors increasingly overlap with those of anti-EU forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/8/31/the-danger-of-pro-eu-euroscepticism-in-the-western-balkans?traffic_source=rss

A tech revolution in rural India: Training poor women in STEM

A nonprofit in North India is using local languages and childhood stories to teach poor women to develop websites, apps.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/31/a-tech-revolution-in-rural-india-training-poor-women-in-stem?traffic_source=rss

Judge orders ‘immediate suspension’ of X in Brazil

The move is the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between a Supreme Court judge in Brazil and Elon Musk.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/30/judge-orders-immediate-suspension-of-x-in-brazil?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917

As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-developments-day-917?traffic_source=rss

Brazil judge blocks Starlink accounts as X suspension deadline looms

De Moraes's ruling is response to lack of legal representatives in Brazil for X social network, Reuters reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/29/brazil-judge-blocks-starlink-accounts-as-x-suspension-deadline-looms?traffic_source=rss

Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/serbia-and-france-sign-3bn-deal-for-sale-of-french-fighter-jets?traffic_source=rss

Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist

Former public administrator Robert Telles sentenced to life after being found guilty of 2022 murder of Jeff German.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/las-vegas-politician-jailed-for-life-for-killing-investigative-journalist?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 916

As the war enters its 916th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-916?traffic_source=rss

Hong Kong prepares for Stand News verdict in latest media freedom test

Two editors from now-closed independent publication are facing sedition charges over the outlet's reporting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/28/hong-kong-prepares-for-stand-news-verdict-in-latest-media-freedom-test?traffic_source=rss

‘I wish I was listened to’: NSW to respond to landmark birth trauma inquiry

The inquiry has called for sweeping reforms amid concerns about the care women receive during pregnancy and birth.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/27/i-wish-i-was-listened-to-nsw-to-respond-to-landmark-birth-trauma-inquiry?traffic_source=rss

Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case

Reworked indictment keeps the same charges but addresses a Supreme Court decision that broadens presidential immunity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/27/special-counsel-jack-smith-issues-revised-indictment-in-trump-election-case?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela’s Maduro reshuffles cabinet after contested election victory

As tensions persist over questioned election outcome, Maduro makes major changes, naming new interior and oil ministers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/27/venezuelas-maduro-reshuffles-cabinet-after-contested-election-victory?traffic_source=rss

In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war

The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/27/in-chicagos-little-palestine-locals-protest-and-mourn-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Canada follows US, imposes 100% tariff on EVs imported from China

PM Trudeau says Ottawa acting to counter what he calls China's intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/26/canada-follows-us-imposes-100-tariff-on-evs-imported-from-china?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 913

As the war enters its 913th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/26/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-913?traffic_source=rss