Month: June 2023
US to offer to keep nuclear arms curbs until 2026 if Russia does same
By Jonathan Landay and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday will offer to abide by the nuclear weapons limits set in the New START treaty until its 2026 expiration if Russia does the same, in order
Read MoreAfter backlash, Rogers Waters drops Nazi costume at first show on UK tour
Comparison between slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and Anne Frank also left out of Birmingham concert; ex-Pink Floyd lead says he’s ‘pissed off’ over controversy
Read MoreEven in Prison, She’s ‘an Indomitable Voice’ for Freedom in Iran
Fighting for change has cost Narges Mohammadi her career, separated her from family and deprived her of liberty. But a jail cell has not succeeded in silencing her.
Read MoreUkraine Says It Stopped Russia’s Latest Attacks on Kyiv
The Ukrainian air force said its air defenses intercepted all of the Russian cruise missiles and Iranian-made Shahed drones launched at the capital overnight.
Read MoreWhat Comes After Putin’s Rule in Russia. The West Should Beware
News of a recent alleged assassination attempt on Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, raises the question: what kind of Russia might emerge after him? It is tempting to believe that, if Putin were killed, or otherwise removed from power, for example
Read MoreU.S. Is Willing to Begin Nuclear Arms Dialogue With Russia
The Biden administration seeks to sketch out a future arms-control path after the New Start treaty expires in 2026.
Read MorePorto Jews decry ‘Soviet-style antisemitism’ as lucrative citizenship vetting probed
Jewish community in coastal Portugal city has flourished, but is now being torn by decision to attack investigation into handling of citizenship process for Jews deemed Sephardic
Read MoreFood Prices Fell in May, Easing Inflation Pressures on Consumers
Central bankers have been given another shot in the arm for their fight against inflation as the cost of key foodstuffs fell in May, with prices now down more than 20% from the record high set in March 2022, according
Read MoreWith just days to spare, US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal
Legislation, which also includes spending cutbacks demanded by House Republicans, sent to US president to be signed into law, averting default
Read MoreNewly-obtained records detail lead-up to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide
Documents show how US prison’s failures contributed to shamed financier’s death, describe his struggle to transition from life of luxury to life behind bars
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