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# Joanna Plucinska

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## Joanna Plucinska


## Joanna Plucinska


* ![HONG KONG-INDONESIA-LABOUR-JUSTICE-TRIAL](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0e8a0b514266380a/698873f45f570f076fb1eac2/464584712.jpg?branch=production&width=828&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Jan 1, 2016  
### [After Erwiana: How Are Hong Kong's Domestic Workers Faring?](https://time.com/4138107/erwiana-hong-kong-domestic-workers-helpers-rights/)  
In January 2014, the abuses suffered by a young domestic helper at the hands of her Hong Kong employ...  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![POLAND-POLITICS-DEMO](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc979347c90e94a7c/6988773be20a8784e3a8edbf/501980698.jpg?branch=production&width=1080&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 31, 2015  
### [Fears for Press Freedom in Poland](https://time.com/4164787/poland-media-bill-press-freedom/)  
The bill seeks to change the way the country's public broadcasters are run  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Dec 30, 2015  
### [China-Taiwan Hotline Now Operational](https://time.com/4163956/china-taiwan-hotline-ease-tensions/)  
The first call was made to share New Year's greetings  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![GUINEA-HEALTH-EPIDEMIC-EBOLA](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb9dec99f623ad170/6988770d0b72e36cd36e7732/gettyimages-499142810.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 29, 2015  
### [Guinea Set to Be Declared Ebola-Free](https://time.com/4162931/guinea-ebola-free-who/)  
"It's the best year-end present that God could give to Guinea"  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![POLAND-POLITICS-COURT](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9288acc7124dd4d8/69887703e20a8794dfa8ed51/gettyimages-499764920.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 29, 2015  
### [Polish Legal Reforms Attract E.U. Scrutiny](https://time.com/4162882/poland-constitutional-court-amendment-european-commission/)  
Critics say the independence of the nation's highest court is under threat  
[WORLD](/section/world/)  
* ![China Unicom Chairman and Chief Executive Chang Xiaobing attends a news conference announcin the company's annual results in Hong Kong](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt98729274cb222814/698876eebc6cfc2fed3db001/rtr3frs1-layout-comp.jpg?branch=production&width=1080&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 28, 2015  
### [Top Telecom Boss in China Graft Probe](https://time.com/4161846/china-telecom-corruption-chang-xiaobing/)  
Dozens of senior Chinese officials are now being probed by antigraft investigators  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![INDONESIA-ENVIRONMENT-POLLUTION-HAZE](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt47ef5c5f355eefa9/698876745f570fa93fb1eeeb/494621962.jpg?branch=production&width=828&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 22, 2015  
### [Companies Found Guilty of Causing the Indonesian Haze to Face Consequences](https://time.com/4158278/indonesia-haze-companies-licenses-revoked/)  
The Indonesian government will revoke or freeze company licenses  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt25961fb3039c6f7d/698876738e060172fa463df6/cwy59kaukaevbla.jpg?branch=production&width=828&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 22, 2015  
### [The SpaceX Falcon 9 Voyage In One Photo](https://time.com/4158243/spacex-photo-falcon-9-rocket-launch-photo/)  
It's the first time that an orbital rocket has completed a stable earth landing  
[SCIENCE](/section/science/)
* ![INDONESIA-UNREST-POLICE-RELIGION-ISLAM](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0d465905e921cb1c/6988764fe20a8788b7a8ec1a/gettyimages-461622854.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 21, 2015  
### [Police in Indonesia Arrest 9 Terrorist Suspects](https://time.com/4156533/indonesia-terrorism-arrests-attack/)  
Officials say one was planning to carry out a suicide bombing in the capital Jakarta on New Year's E...  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![Two More Suspected Al Qaeda Terrorists In Police Custody](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt50a15f9b93bc8605/69887602524fc0e174df5fb5/501754894.jpg?branch=production&width=828&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 18, 2015  
### [India Arrests Local al-Qaeda Suspects](https://time.com/4154471/al-qaeda-india-arrests-muhammad-asif/)  
The alleged leader of India's al-Qaeda cell is among those detained  
[WORLD](/section/world/)  
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Dec 18, 2015  
### [Tourist Killed at Peruvian Ayahuasca Ceremony](https://time.com/4154455/peru-ayahuasca-murder-amazon-hallucinogen/)  
Spiritual retreats involving consumption of the highly hallucinogenic beverage have become increasin...  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![Tashfeen Malik and Syed Farook are pictured passing through Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in this July 27, 2014 handout photo](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2e209c47d4ac61b1/698875ce5f570f8581b1edec/rtx1xr93.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 17, 2015  
### [San Bernardino Shooters Buried in Quiet Funeral](https://time.com/4153072/san-bernardino-shooters-funeral/)  
The funeral was sparsely attended  
[U.S.](/section/us/)
* ![Signature of a roadmap on NATO-Ukraine Defence Technical Cooperation](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt595e15abe8d0248f/698875cda988ca80bf6b5c55/20151216_151216a-003.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 17, 2015  
### [Ukrainian and NATO Officials Sign Defense Agreement](https://time.com/4153032/ukraine-nato-cooperation-agreement/)  
The agreement includes improving Ukraine’s defense industry and armed forces  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![Prince Philippe And Princess Mathilde of Belgium Visit Thailand](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfefe7d36922dc110/698875cabc6cfc7f9f3dae3c/164287155.jpg?branch=production&width=1080&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 17, 2015  
### [Woman Gets 7 Years for 'Insulting' Thai King](https://time.com/4152981/thai-woman-jailed-lese-majeste/)  
Strict laws against insulting the monarch are being used by the ruling junta to stifle dissent  
[WORLD](/section/world/)
* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Dec 16, 2015  
### [Here's Jimmy Fallon and the _Star Wars_ Cast in an Epic Medley](https://time.com/4151111/watch-jimmy-fallon-the-roots-and-the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-cast-team-up-for-an-epic-choral-medley/)  
The video includes newcomers as well as <i>Star Wars</i> heavyweights  
[ENTERTAINMENT](/section/entertainment/)

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