Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said price caps on Russian energy should be stiffened up to maximize the impact of sanctions on the country as the war in Ukraine hits a year.Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 06:55PM
Larry Summers: Why sanctions on Russia aren’t effective
One year into Ukraine war, US gas prices are lower. Here’s what to expect ahead
For Ukraine, the year since Russia’s invasion has been one of widespread death, destruction and displacement, as millions had their lives changed forever. Americans got off easy by comparison, with most feeling the impact of the war only at the gas pump.Story Published at: February 25, 2023 at 07:21PM
Brexit deal on Northern Ireland nears as King Charles welcomes EU chief von der Leyen at Windsor
King Charles III is set to meet the European Commission president on Monday as Britain and the EU work to finally reach an agreement on trade rules in Northern Ireland — a thorny and sensitive issue that has fueled post-Brexit tensions in Europe and on the island of Ireland.Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 01:10PM
Missing Chinese billionaire CEO assisting authorities in investigation, company says
Missing Chinese CEO Bao Fan is cooperating in an investigation by “certain authorities in the People’s Republic of China,” his company said in a statement Sunday.Story Published at: February 27, 2023 at 01:26AM
She’s the only woman living on an island of convicted criminals
When Giulia Manca traveled to Pianosa, a former Italian prison island, back in 2011, she was looking forward to a relaxing sunshine break before returning home.Story Published at: February 24, 2023 at 12:30PM
Polls closed but a day later Nigerians were still voting in the presidential election
How do you stage elections for more than 93 million voters? With great difficulty, headaches, delays and technical issues, it turns out. Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 06:17PM
Russian spacecraft for astronauts stranded by leak docks with space station
Russia launched a Soyuz spacecraft to replace a capsule that sprang a coolant leak in December, leaving two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a ride home.Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 03:02AM
Dry canals, low rivers and shrunken lakes: Europe braces for severe drought amid winter heatwave
A winter heatwave, record low levels of rain and a startling lack of snow in Europe are pushing rivers, canals and lakes across the continent to alarmingly low levels, with experts warning there could be repeat of last year’s severe droughts.Story Published at: February 24, 2023 at 03:16PM
El Salvador begins transferring thousands to ‘mega prison’ amid gang crackdown
El Salvador’s government moved thousands of suspected gang members to a newly opened “mega prison” on Friday, the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the Central American nation’s prison population to soar.Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 10:03AM
Armed group has released its last three hostages in Papua New Guinea, says prime minister
A group of hostages being held for ransom by armed criminals in a remote region of Papua New Guinea have all now been freed, the country’s Prime Minister James Marape said Sunday.Story Published at: February 26, 2023 at 07:58AM