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COVID-19 lays waste to entry-level job market and young people will pay the price for years
COVID-19 has thwarted hopes of landing first jobs as around the world, young people armed with new degrees, diplomas and professional qualifications are struggling to enter the workforce as the pandemic pushes the global economy into recession.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under controversial national security law
Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting nine people including media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Police searched the headquarters of Lai's Next Digital group and carted away boxes of what they said was evidence.
Lebanese explosion fallout continues, PM to announce resignation of cabinet
Lebanon's prime minister, Hassan Diab, was set on Monday to announce the resignation of his government after a devastating explosion in Beirut that killed 158 people and exacerbated public outrage over the government's mismanagement of the country, prompting a string of ministers to step down.
Opposition in Belarus says Lukashenko's re-election win was rigged
Belarusian opposition candidate Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya rejected on Monday official election results handing President Alexander Lukashenko a landslide victory, saying the vote was rigged and that protests that turned bloody on Sunday would continue.
Chicago police arrest more than 100 people after night of looting
Chicago's police commissioner says more than 100 people were arrested following a night of looting and unrest that left 13 officers injured and caused damage in the city's upscale Magnificent Mile shopping district and other parts of the city.
