Month: February 2022
Russian economy shudders after US and Europe impose sanctions – The Washington Post
Russian economy shudders after US and Europe impose sanctions The Washington Post US effectively freezes Russian central bank assets held by Americans Fox Business Russia sees sanctions hit with currency value drop Al Jazeera English US expands sanctions on Russia’s central bank, prohibiting
Read MoreUkraine’s blue and yellow colors ‘everywhere’ as the world demonstrates solidarity
Artists, entertainers, performers and others around the world are finding ways to show their solidarity with Ukrainians during this time of crisis. The efforts range from singing to light displays to prayer and beyond. Jeffrey Brown has a look for
Read MoreCalifornia to lift school COVID mask mandate after March 11 – Los Angeles Times
California to lift school COVID mask mandate after March 11 Los Angeles TimesView Full Coverage on Google News
Read MorePat Robertson: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine ‘is being compelled by God’ to fulfill Biblical prophecy
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has blown up into a conflict of horrific atrocities against civilians, nations around the world have lined up to condemn it — even historically neutral countries such as Switzerland. But former televangelist Pat Robertson, who
Read MoreThe Crisis in Ukraine Has Disturbing Echoes of the 1930s
If the 1930s teach us anything, it is that things can fall apart easily. An international order carefully held together through institutions designed to preserve peace can unravel overnight. Faced with German aggression, the post-Versailles order collapsed at a mere
Read MorePM says UK to ‘continue to bring maximum pressure’ on Russia so Putin ‘feels consequences’
Boris Johnson has said the UK will “continue to bring maximum pressure to bear” on Russia to ensure Vladimir Putin “feels the consequences” for invading Ukraine.
Read MoreAhead of 2022 election, GOP lawsuit looks to throw out absentee voting in Arizona
The GOP’s request would upend the election procedures used by 90 percent of voters in a battleground state that will be crucial to determining which party controls the U.S. Senate after the 2022 election.
Read MoreThe New Batman Is Deeply Unsettling. The Director Says That’s the Point
Early in The Batman, our hero strides into a train station where a group of face-painted hooligans are harassing a citizen of Gotham. He starts punching their ringleader. Maybe too many times. And a little too hard. Is he enjoying
Read MorePutin’s invasion of Ukraine may be putting Russia’s alliance with China to the test
Ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China was widely seen as one of Moscow’s few allies. But the recent actions of President Vladmir Putin now has China trying to distance itself from Russia.
Read MoreStatement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Dick Blum – The White House
Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Dick Blum The White House
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