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World Bank announces nearly $1.5 billion in additional funds for Ukraine
June 8, 2022
World Bank announces nearly $1.5 billion in additional funds for Ukraine
The World Bank has approved $1.49 billion of additional financing for Ukraine, the institution said in a statement Tuesday. It’s…
Snubs from key leaders at Summit of the Americas reveal Biden’s struggle to assert US leadership in its neighborhood
June 8, 2022
Snubs from key leaders at Summit of the Americas reveal Biden’s struggle to assert US leadership in its neighborhood
(CNN) – The decision by Mexico’s President to boycott this week’s summit for regional leaders in Los Angeles rendered futile…
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
June 7, 2022
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
(CNN) – Elon Musk issued his most direct threat yet to walk away from his purchase of Twitter (TWTR) on…
Uvalde teacher who lost all 11 kids in his classroom says ‘there is no excuse’ for officers’ delay in taking down gunman
June 7, 2022
Uvalde teacher who lost all 11 kids in his classroom says ‘there is no excuse’ for officers’ delay in taking down gunman
(CNN) – A teacher who was wounded in last month’s massacre at a Texas elementary school told ABC his students…
Russia comes under fire at the UN for fueling global food crisis
June 7, 2022
Russia comes under fire at the UN for fueling global food crisis
Russia is coming under increasing fire for its role in fueling a growing global food crisis. Speaking at the United…
South Africa’s President says ‘I have never stolen money,’ as missing cash mystery deepens
June 7, 2022
South Africa’s President says ‘I have never stolen money,’ as missing cash mystery deepens
Johannesburg (CNN) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hit back at allegations of improper conduct over large amounts of…
Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use ‘complete secrecy’
June 7, 2022
Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use ‘complete secrecy’
(CNN) – The Trump campaign directed a group of Georgia Republicans to meet in secret and obscure their objectives in…
Britain’s economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help
June 7, 2022
Britain’s economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help
London (CNN Business) – Investors don’t usually like political uncertainty. But in the United Kingdom, a shake-up in government could…
Climate crisis costs up over 800% as UN donor nations fail to keep pace, report says
June 7, 2022
Climate crisis costs up over 800% as UN donor nations fail to keep pace, report says
(CNN) – The amount of money needed to aid communities in the face of extreme weather-related emergencies has increased exponentially…
Singapore’s dengue ’emergency’ is a climate change omen for the world
June 7, 2022
Singapore’s dengue ’emergency’ is a climate change omen for the world
(CNN) – Singapore says it is facing a dengue “emergency” as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease…