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Russian Central Bank cuts interest rates from 14% to 11%, citing lower inflation
May 26, 2022
Russian Central Bank cuts interest rates from 14% to 11%, citing lower inflation
Russia slashed interest rates on Thursday as a resurgent ruble — buoyed by robust oil and gas revenues — takes…
“The world is at a turning point”: German Chancellor addresses impact of war in Ukraine
May 26, 2022
“The world is at a turning point”: German Chancellor addresses impact of war in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned that Europe and the international community are at a critical point, and said the…
Eastern cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk under Russian assault, say Ukrainian officials
May 26, 2022
Eastern cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk under Russian assault, say Ukrainian officials
The Ukrainian cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are under Russian assault amid an offensive in the eastern Luhansk region, the…
10-year-old Nevaeh Bravo identified as victim in school shooting
May 26, 2022
10-year-old Nevaeh Bravo identified as victim in school shooting
Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo, 10, has been identified as one of the victims killed at Robb Elementary, a family member told The…
Vigil held in Uvalde for school shooting victims
May 26, 2022
Vigil held in Uvalde for school shooting victims
Hundreds of people gathered at a vigil Wednesday night at the Uvalde County Fairplex, a community arena, for the victims of the school…
Analysis: Why Republicans feel little political pressure for stricter gun control
May 26, 2022
Analysis: Why Republicans feel little political pressure for stricter gun control
The fatal shooting of 19 children and two adults on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas, has shocked the country, evoking memories of other…
Former Columbine principal: Network of school leaders who experienced shootings is ready to help
May 26, 2022
Former Columbine principal: Network of school leaders who experienced shootings is ready to help
Frank DeAngelis, who was principal of Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999 when two gunmen killed 13 people on campus, told…
‘No need for preachers,’ Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
May 25, 2022
‘No need for preachers,’ Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
(CNN) – Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his country’s human rights record on Wednesday, telling a visiting UN official there…
Boris Johnson’s staff got drunk, brawled and abused cleaners during Covid lockdowns, damning report finds
May 25, 2022
Boris Johnson’s staff got drunk, brawled and abused cleaners during Covid lockdowns, damning report finds
London (CNN) – Parties that went on until the early hours of the morning. Drunken staff vomiting and fighting with…
“We will stop you!”: Singing climate protesters disrupt Shell shareholder meeting
May 25, 2022
“We will stop you!”: Singing climate protesters disrupt Shell shareholder meeting
London – Shell’s annual shareholder meeting was temporarily suspended on Tuesday after dozens of climate protesters caused disruption, chanting slogans…