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Teachers Protest in Mexico City Shuts Down Airport
Flights were briefly halted, delaying travel for thousands, as security forces swarmed into passenger terminals in an effort to assert order.
French Soccer Icon Kylian Mbappé Battles Former Club PSG for Millions
A long-simmering dispute pitting one of the world’s top athletes against France’s biggest soccer club has broken out into legal warfare.
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.
Starbucks Among Companies Affected by Ransomware Attack
Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain management software for thousands of companies, said a cyberattack had disrupted some services.
Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns
With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.
Why Lawmakers Ignore Human Rights Abuses in India’s Sugar Fields
Politicians run most of the mills in the state of Maharashtra. They deny or downplay evidence of coerced hysterectomies, debt bondage and child labor in the fields.
Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
A work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports would halt most activity at some of the busiest American ports.
Sugar Industry Faces Pressure Over Coerced Hysterectomies in India
After an investigation that ran in The New York Times, the industry is edging toward change. But companies in western India are reluctant to abandon an abusive labor system.