Month: December 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky Pays Tribute to ‘Freedom Fighters’ at Person of the Year Reception
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid tribute to the freedom fighters of his country—and around the world—Thursday night at TIME’s 2022 Person of the Year reception in New York City. After nearly 10 months of brutal conflict following Russia’s invasion of
Read MoreRussian and Ukrainian Jewish women bond during first-of-its-kind trip to Israel
Despite initial concerns due to war, Momentum hosts delegation of 200 mothers from eastern Europe, focusing on ‘unity and mutual responsibility,’ trying to keep out politics
Read MoreThe Five-Year Engineering Feat Germany Pulled Off in Months
Europe is racing to build natural-gas facilities to keep its economy afloat. If it fails to shore up its energy grid, governments might have to ration fuel this winter. “This project is really a race against time,” said one manager.
Read MoreFoxconn Letter Prodded China to Ease Zero-Covid Rules
The founder of the world’s largest iPhone assembler warned that the government’s strict policies would threaten its position in global supply chains.
Read MoreIran Conducts First Known Execution of Prisoner Arrested During Protests
The man was convicted of blocking a street in Tehran by holding a “machete” and of injuring a member of the Basij paramilitary force, which has been deployed to suppress demonstrations.
Read MoreU.S. to Levy Human-Rights Sanctions on Russia, China
Friday’s planned action also set to target Russia for its use of Iranian drones in Ukraine
Read MoreAmid explosion of illegal marijuana production, Oregon looks to toughening laws
In 2014, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana after being told it would eliminate problems caused by “uncontrolled manufacture” of the drug.
Read MoreKey Partner in Covax Will End Support for Middle-Income Nations
Many of the poorest countries will continue to get free Covid shots, but global demand for them has plummeted, driving a shift away from the goal of broad coverage.
Read MoreProtests in Sudan demand ouster of military leaders in power, reject slow transfer
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.
Read MoreProtests in Sudan demand ouster of military leaders in power, reject slow transfer
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders.
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