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Mexico to boost minimum wage by 20% in 2023

Cody Copeland / December 1, 2022

The pay increase will surely be welcomed by those struggling to make ends meet during record inflation, but experts say it could cause prices to rise even higher in the coming year.

Kosovo war veterans argue for reversal of witness tampering convictions

Molly Quell / December 1, 2022

The tribunal hearing the appeal operates under Kosovo law but is located in The Hague and staffed with international judges and lawyers in an attempt to prevent corruption.

Tourism in Argentina rebounds as currency plunges

James Francis Whitehead / December 1, 2022

The upsurge in international tourists is bringing foreign currency into the country, as the Central Bank aims to restrict demand on the black market and boost reserves.

UN high court tells Chile, Bolivia to cooperate in water dispute

Molly Quell / December 1, 2022

The court held the Silala River is governed by international law, a point no longer disputed by Bolivia in the latest of a series of court battles between the Latin American neighbors over water rights.

More calls for South Africa leader to quit over theft probe

Associated Press / December 1, 2022

The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, is among those calling for Ramaphosa's impeachment.

In new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate

Associated Press / December 1, 2022

India has been beefing up its climate credentials, with its recent domestic targets to transition to renewable energy more ambitious than the goals it submitted to the U.N. as part of the Paris agreement.

China’s Xi urges Ukraine talks in meeting with EU’s Michel

Associated Press / December 1, 2022

Weeks before the invasion, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin affirmed their “no limits" relationship, and Beijing has stepped up oil purchases from Russia while their air forces held joint drills this week.

Surveilling journalists

Brief / November 30, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — Journalists with the Central American outlet El Faro claim Israel-based NSO Group used its Pegasus surveillance software to hack their cellphones.

EU warns Musk to beef up Twitter controls ahead of new rules

Associated Press / November 30, 2022

The bloc's new digital rulebook has made Europe the global leader in the push to rein in the power of social media companies.

NATO allies vow to back Moldova, Georgia, and Bosnia

Associated Press / November 30, 2022

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said after talks that the allies discussed shared security concerns with the three countries which he said are facing Russian pressure.

Hungary at risk of losing billions in EU funds over rule-of-law dispute

Cain Burdeau / November 30, 2022

The EU’s fight with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over democratic backsliding is set to get nastier after the European Commission proposed freezing $13.7 billion until Hungary takes more action to tackle corruption and ensure the independence of the judiciary.