U.S. Senate Democrats unveil Russia sanctions bill to bolster Ukraine
World
January 13, 2022
U.S. Senate Democrats unveil Russia sanctions bill to bolster Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on top Russian…
Saudi Arabia calls for flexibility in energy transition
Middle East
January 13, 2022
Saudi Arabia calls for flexibility in energy transition
RIYADH, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy is complicated and the world needs…
Oil rally to continue in 2022 as demand outstrips supply, analysts say
Middle East
January 13, 2022
Oil rally to continue in 2022 as demand outstrips supply, analysts say
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices that rallied 50% in 2021 will power further ahead this year, some analysts…
Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks
Middle East
January 13, 2022
Iran, US lock horns over sanctions relief, nuclear curbs in Vienna talks
DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are displaying little flexibility on core issues in indirect nuclear…
Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
Middle East
January 13, 2022
Turkey raises tax thresholds for some vehicles
ISTANBUL, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Turkey has stepped up price thresholds for a special consumption tax on vehicles with small…
Top Senate Republican blasts Biden’s ‘rant’ on voter rights, vows to oppose bill
World
January 13, 2022
Top Senate Republican blasts Biden’s ‘rant’ on voter rights, vows to oppose bill
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Wednesday blasted President Joe Biden’s push for a…
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
World
January 13, 2022
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership credentials have been badly tarnished by controversies and missteps…
Lebanon’s PM denies meddling in judiciary over financial probe
Middle East
January 12, 2022
Lebanon’s PM denies meddling in judiciary over financial probe
BEIRUT, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister said on Wednesday the government had not interfered with the judiciary’s work,…
Desert tree planting sows discord within Israel’s coalition
Middle East
January 12, 2022
Desert tree planting sows discord within Israel’s coalition
SAWE AL-ATRASH, Israel, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Government-sponsored tree planting in an Israeli desert has set off violent protests by…
Party over? UK PM Johnson faces crunch day in parliament
World
January 12, 2022
Party over? UK PM Johnson faces crunch day in parliament
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have to fight on Wednesday to defend his premiership…