Senate OKs $40B Ukraine aid bill for Biden’s signature - Roll Call The $40.1 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine is on its way to President Joe Biden's desk. Roll Call · May 19, 2022
Dispute over oversight is at heart of Senate’s Ukraine aid delay WASHINGTON — To many observers on Capitol Hill and in foreign aid circles, Sen. Rand Paul’s lonely opposition to swift passage of a $40 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is nothing new. The Kentucky Republican has a well-known penchant for spending hawkishness mixed with dovishness… Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022
Dispute over oversight is at heart of Senate's Ukraine aid delay - Roll Call The drama surrounding Sen. Rand Paul’s blocking of the Ukraine aid bill masks a divide over who will be the government spending watchdog. Roll Call · May 18, 2022
Asian stocks mixed, China gains ahead of US price data Shares are mixed in Asia with Chinese benchmarks pressing higher after a rally in technology companies helped reverse most of an early slide on Wall Street The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Asian stocks follow Wall St down on rate hike, economy fears Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower as fears increased that U.S. rate hikes to fight inflation might stall economic growth The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Asian shares mostly fall as rate hikes, China slowdown loom Shares are lower in most Asian markets as interest rate hikes and a slowing Chinese economy weigh on investor sentiment The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Report: FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses A multibillion-dollar funeral assistance program for COVID-19 victims reimbursed families for some ineligible expenses that included flowers, catering and transportation, according to a report released by federal investigators Monday. Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022
Asian shares mostly rise on interest rate, inflation hopes Asian shares are trading mostly higher after new data showed inflation in the U.S. was not as bad as some analysts had expected The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Asian equities face biggest foreign outflows in March in 2 years Asian equities witnessed steep foreign outflows in March, hit by worries over higher inflation as commodity prices soared due to an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2022
Postal Inspectors Have Been Illegally Spying on Americans The Post Office's inspector general uncovers unrestricted online snooping by postal cops without any legal authority. Reason · Apr 1, 2022
Asian shares higher ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace talks Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Asian shares mixed as markets eye Ukraine, inflation worries Asian shares are mixed as worries about the pandemic, inflation and the war in Ukraine weigh on market sentiment The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022
Growing chorus of prejudice Transgender beauty queen's immigration trouble in Dubai is yet another reminder of how Thai law has failed. Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2022
Fans Reckon They’ve Spotted A Scrap Between Kris Jenner & Kanye In The Background Of An IG Video This is a case for the FBI. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 24, 2022
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Chicago Tribune · Mar 11, 2022 Editorial: Racial disparities in police stops are easier to find than to fix A disturbing new report from Chicago's top government oversight agency offers a painfully familiar conclusion: Blacks are much more likely to be stopped by police and subjected to use of force than any other racial or ethnic group, but evidence for pinning the blame specifically on racial bias remains unclear.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 UK economy rebounds; Evraz directors resign after Abramovich sanctioned; BAT quits Russia – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2022 Oil prices soar, stocks tank as Russia-Ukraine war rages Brent leaps to almost $140 a barrel, the highest level since 2008.
Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2022 Women of change To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, the United Nations announced that "Gender Equality Today For A Sustainable Tomorrow" would be the theme of this year's celebrations. In the spotlight would be recognising the selfless actions of women and girls around the world who fight for a sustainable future.…
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022 Sarah Valenzuela: WNBA fined Liberty $500,000, considered terminating franchise after owners put players on charter flights: report NEW YORK — The WNBA considered terminating the Liberty franchise. All because the owners of the team regarded their players the same way as their NBA counterparts.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2022 Afternoon Edition: March 1, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Asia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the world slapped sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 Asian shares rise on easing of Ukraine tensions, cheaper oil Asian shares are higher, buoyed by hopes for a diplomatic solution instead of a Russian invasion of Ukraine
Roll Call · Feb 15, 2022 IG finds a familiar pattern of delay at USDA civil rights office - Roll Call The inspector general said a USDA office was slow to handle complaints of discrimination during the Trump administration.
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