EU sanctions 22 Myanmar officials, gas company, over abuses
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on several top officials in Myanmar and on a lucrative…
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Trump’s social media app launches year after Twitter ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media app that he hopes will rival Twitter launched Monday as…
US Fed governor opens door to half-point rate hike in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Monday that she was open to lifting interest rates by more…
German officials condemn climate protests at roads, port
BERLIN (AP) — German officials condemned protests Monday by climate activists who blocked roads including near the country’s biggest port….
With all eyes on Ukraine, Putin to send his envoy to Balkans
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — With all eyes on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending…
Portugal’s drought worsens, rainfall down to 7% of average
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s winter drought is getting worse, with the national weather agency reporting Monday that 91% of…
EU vows to help prevent the possible breakup of Bosnia
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is ready to limit financial assistance and possibly impose sanctions in Bosnia to help…
World shares drop after Putin orders troops to east Ukraine
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell sharply in Asia on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into separatist regions…
Australian electricity generator AGL rejects $5.8B offer
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s largest electricity generator, AGL Energy, has rejected an 8 billion Australian dollar ($5.8 billion) takeover…
Investor pushes McDonald’s to change the way it buys pork
CHICAGO (AP) — An activist investor is trying to make McDonald’s change the way it buys pork for its bacon…