Poland urges EU to slap sanctions on Russian oil and gas
BRUSSELS (AP) — Poland urged its European Union partners on Monday to unite and impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil…
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Asian shares mixed in light ‘Golden Week’ trading
Asian shares are mixed in light “Golden Week” trading with markets in China, Japan and some other countries closed for…
New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other…
Germany: Quitting Russian oil by late summer is ‘realistic’
BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it’s making progress on weaning itself off Russian fossil fuels and expects to be fully…
Tourists, rejoice! Italy, Greece relax COVID-19 restrictions
ROME (AP) — For travelers heading to Europe, summer vacations just got a whole lot easier. Italy and Greece relaxed…
May Day rallies in Europe urge more help as inflation bites
PARIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched Sunday in cities around Europe for May Day protests to honor…
Pelosi, in surprise Kyiv trip, vows unbending US support
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A top-level U.S. congressional delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the “ferocity” and resolve…
Look for the orange vest: Ukrainians in Romania help others
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Elena Trofimchuk fled Ukraine to Romania more than a month ago. She now sees Bucharest’s North…
Despite payment, investors brace for Russia to default
NEW YORK (AP) — Prices for Russian credit default swaps — insurance contracts that protect an investor against a default…
Vegas water intake now visible at drought-stricken Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A massive drought-starved reservoir on the Colorado River has become so depleted that Las Vegas now…