Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up
BERLIN (AP) — Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on…
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Sweden recommends fourth COVID vaccine dose to older people
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is recommending a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in…
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…
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…
Plans fizzle for major trucker virus protest in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) — Plans for a major trucker virus protest near the European Union headquarters in Brussels fizzled Monday, with…
Japan’s Kirin to withdraw from its Myanmar brewery venture
BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese beverage giant Kirin Holdings said Monday it has decided to withdraw from its joint venture in…
Japan’s central bank offers bond purchases to keep rates low
TOKYO (AP) — The Bank of Japan made an offer for unlimited government bond purchases Monday, moving to curb a…
Asian shares mostly lower as markets watch Ukraine tensions
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday, echoing a decline on Wall Street, amid concerns about rising tensions…
Asian stocks fall, oil prices rise on Ukraine invasion fears
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Monday and oil prices rose amid concern about a possible Russian invasion of…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for…