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US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda
World
February 15, 2022
US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — US intelligence officials on Tuesday accused a conservative financial news website with a significant American readership of…
Six months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopeful
Middle East
February 15, 2022
Six months of Taliban: Afghans safer, poorer, less hopeful
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan has undergone a dramatic transformation in half a year of Taliban rule. The country feels…
Ethiopia lifts state of emergency early, citing calming war
World
February 15, 2022
Ethiopia lifts state of emergency early, citing calming war
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian lawmakers have voted to end the country’s three-month state of emergency early as mediation efforts…
US judge strikes down Biden climate damage cost estimate
World
February 15, 2022
US judge strikes down Biden climate damage cost estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to put greater emphasis on potential damage…
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
World
February 15, 2022
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and…
Russia says it’s ready to keep talking about Ukraine crisis
World
February 15, 2022
Russia says it’s ready to keep talking about Ukraine crisis
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin and the West held out the possibility of a diplomatic path out of the Ukraine…
New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave
World
February 14, 2022
New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave
WELLINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she felt demonstrations against a COVID-19…
Tunisian women’s posts glamorize risky migrant crossings
Middle East
February 14, 2022
Tunisian women’s posts glamorize risky migrant crossings
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — In a photo posted in November, 18-year-old Sabee al Saidi is shown wearing bright-pink lipstick as…
Russian FM urges more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions
World
February 14, 2022
Russian FM urges more talks with West amid Ukraine tensions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin on Monday to continue talks with the West on Russian…
Dubai committee to weigh in on Emirati billionaire’s estate
Middle East
February 14, 2022
Dubai committee to weigh in on Emirati billionaire’s estate
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A special judicial committee has been appointed to weigh in on potential legal disputes…
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
World
February 14, 2022
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but generally they are…
In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
World
February 14, 2022
In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian expression “tanks don’t fear mud” is common enough that it’s been the title of a…
Japan welcomes IAEA’s inquiry into Fukushima water release
World
February 14, 2022
Japan welcomes IAEA’s inquiry into Fukushima water release
TOKYO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The Japanese government welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency’s review on the safety of releasing…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
World
February 14, 2022
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
World
February 14, 2022
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As a political novice making an unlikely run to be Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to…
Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to sovereign fund
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to sovereign fund
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will transfer four percent of the stock in the…
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
World
February 13, 2022
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
MOSCOW (AP) — Some airlines have canceled or diverted flights to Ukraine amid heightened fears that an invasion by Russia…
For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality
World
February 13, 2022
For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality
BEIJING (AP) — Across two pandemic Olympics set in Asian countries, Asian American women fronting the Games have encountered a…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
World
February 13, 2022
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
Artillery in northwest Syria kills 6, including 2 children
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Artillery in northwest Syria kills 6, including 2 children
BEIRUT (AP) — Six people from the same family including two children were killed in a Syrian military artillery strike…